Oden: The Blazers Future

I went to the Portland Trail Blazers game vs the Dallas Mavericks game tonight. We won 108-105 and it was a stellar performance by a non-playoff team. The Blazers improved greatly this year. I'm giving most of that cred to two players, Brandon Roy and Greg Oden. Brandon had an amazing season coming off of his Rookie of the Year performance last year. He became a sophomore All-Star this year which is rare in the NBA. He led the team to a much improved season. Next is Greg Oden. When we drafted Oden our hearts lept for joy in Portland. When we heard he was injured and would miss the season it was like our family dog died. The talk that Oden brought to Portland and all the fans is what transformed this team this year. We sold out the Rose Garden 26 plus times this year! Greg will be back next year and I can't wait! LaMarcus Aldridge comes in at third and completes the big 3 in Rip City. With these three guys and possibly picking up a franchise PG or SF this off season I see a bright future led by Greg Oden. This town misses the the franchise center days of Bill Walton. Greg we are extremely glad to have you and I hope we make championship toe rings for you because your hands will have too many.