Greg Oden

Bowling & Talking with Greg Oden

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 07:12:52 +0000

While hosting a charity event in Vancouver as part of Oregon Mentors and Team Oden, Greg Oden took the time to talk to Oregon Live.

He discussed what he’s been doing lately, and explained that he’s splitting his time between rehabilitation in Portland and his hometown in Indianapolis. He plans to be in Phoenix to visit teammate Jarryd Bayless for his birthday and then to return to Indianapolis to continue “bothering” his mom, Zoe Oden.

He explained more about his involvement with Team Oden, saying that, “I grew up with mentors. So, anything that has to do with mentors, I’m happy to give back and to help.”

A Bowling Bonanza with Greg Oden

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 07:10:11 +0000

Over 200 mentors and youth had the privilege of spending the afternoon with Greg Oden (pictured left) on August 21, 2010 at Big Al’s Bowling and Arcade. Greg Oden sponsored this yearly event, offering free bowling and arcade games to say thank you to the youth and mentors who participate in Team Oden and who work together all year.

Team Oden is Greg Oden’s contribution to the Oregon Mentors program. Oregon Mentors pairs volunteer mentors with needy children to create relationships, support and help for kids who need extra assistance.

Oden joked around with reporting, explaining how difficult it is to find size 19 bowling shoes and to find a ball big enough for his hand. He set his sights on scoring a 98, and finished with a 92.

New Staff at Portland Trail Blazers

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 07:48:15 +0000

The Portland Trail Blazers have appointed Bill Branch and Steve Rosenberry as their assistant general managers. This announcement was made by Rich Cho, the team’s new GM. Both have impressive careers to date. Branch was Director of Player Personnel for Oklahoma City (and for the Trail Blazers who will take on the same role) and Rosenberry was Atlanta’s scout, having also worked for Seattle and Milwaukee (he will be overseeing the Portland Trail Blazers college personnel). What’s good for the chemistry of the entire team is that in the past, Cho has worked with both of these individuals. In addition, when it comes to matters of the NBA, Branch for sure knows what he’s doing, having been involved in NBA work for over two decades in the capacity of assistant coach, personal director and scout. Likewise, Rosenberry worked with the Sonics and has had significant experience working alongside college coaches, as well as playing in the CBA.

Greg Oden & The Buckeye Stars Basketball Camp

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 09:17:09 +0000

We don’t have pictured from the 3rd annual Buckeye Stars Basketball Camp, but here are a few from last year’s fun. The camp took place just two weeks ago from July 28-30 at the Worthington Kilbourne High School in Columbus, Ohio. Kids enjoyed three days of team building and basketball workshops with Greg Oden, Mike Conley and Daequan Cook, former Ohio State Buckeye Stars. Enjoy the glimpse into the camp – we’re hoping to have pictures from this year’s amazing experience soon.

Greg Oden & ProCamps Worldwide Making a Difference

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 06:45:00 +0000

This summer, kids in Ohio got to experience a fantastic camping experience. From July 28-30 at the Worthington Kilbourne High School in Worthington, Ohio, kids were invited to join the Buckeye Star Basketball Camp with former Ohio State Buckeye Stars Greg Oden, Mike Conley and Daequan Cook.

The camp was made possible with the help of the event management company, ProCamps Worldwide. They assist professional athletes like Greg Oden to develop their personal sports camps. Since 1998, more than 40 of the most well known athletes have used their services to operate their camps. Their clients include NBA All Stars like Greg Oden, Team USA Basketball members, NBA World Champions, NFL Pro Bowlers and many others.

These camps touch the lives of many children, helping them to learn sports skills while building their confidence and teaching them about teamwork.

Portland Trail Blazers: Eyes on Rudy Fernandez

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:33:40 +0000

A recent article written in The Boston Herald has claimed the Celtics are currently investigating various trades including Portland Trail Blazers Rudy Fernandez. Fernandez has done well for the Trail Blazers, averaging 8.1 minutes and 1.0 assists in 23.2 minutes for the team over the last year. He is a 6”6 shooter and estimates have him making $1,246,680 next season, with a team option of $2,180,443 for 2011-12.

Like Greg Oden, Fernandez was selected on June 28, 2007 but this was by the Phoenix Suns. Sometime thereafter that team traded Fernandez’s draft rights to the Portland Trail Blazers for cash. At the same time, Oden was selected as the no. 1 overall pick, whereas Fernandez was 24^th overall in the NBA Draft.

Greg Oden & Teammates Look Forward to Upcoming Year

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 06:31:52 +0000

The Trail Blazers are looking forward to the upcoming season, and looking back to a season of success. Brandon Roy, always one to emphasize the big picture, even said that getting bumped from the first round of the playoffs in six games by the Houston Rockets was, “a great experience for us.”

The Blazers began the season as the second-youngest team in the NBA. Certainly, all players, including Greg Oden, Brandon Roy, LaMarcus Aldridge and more, are looking forward to shining in the upcoming year.

Greg Oden Giving Back This Summer

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 06:27:20 +0000

As part of his summer plans, Greg Oden will welcome girls and boys from the ages of 7 to 18 to the 2010 Garth Brooks Foundation Oden, Conley, and Cook Buckeye Stars Basketball Camp.

Taking place from July 28-30, 2010 at Worthington Kilbourne High School in Worthington, Ohio, the camp offers campers a camp t-shirt, autographed camp team photos, 9 hours of expert instruction, an opportunity to win contests and prizes, and educational experiences that can’t be beat!

Greg Oden, Mike Conley and Daequan Cook work with campers to hone their basketball skills and their fundamental skills. Each camper can expect daily games, camp competitions and more.

Greg Oden’s Summer Slam

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 06:22:13 +0000

Come celebrate with Portland Trail Blazers Greg Oden (of Team ODEN) this summer at Greg’s Summer Slam. Mark your calendars today for September 6 from 11am to 3pm at the Rose Garden. There, you will be able to engage in interactive games, hang out with Blaze, the Bowflex Stunt Team and the BlazersDancers. You never know, if you’re lucky you may even get to hang with Greg Oden too! So don’t miss this opportunity to have fun, enjoy a summer blast and hang with pro Greg Oden.

Greg Oden’s New Outlook

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 08:11:01 +0000

Greg Oden is doing everything he can to ensure he is super prepared to return to the basketball court. He is looking forward to playing again for his team. As well, after some encouragement from his agent, Oden met an LA nutritionist in an attempt to improve his diet. He has also been working on his mental outlook to help deal with all that he has been through. And it seems to be working! The Portland Trail Blazer Center player commented, “I’m being open-minded to a lot more things.” That is definitely a good attitude for a professional basketball player excited to resume his court performances.