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The saddest story out of the 2007 draft, Greg Oden appeared just like the NBA’s subsequent star massive man earlier than accidents restricted his taking part in profession to 114 complete video games, playoffs included. Oden had good publish strikes, nice athleticism and dimension for a middle, and comfortable contact close to the basket. His knees simply didn’t maintain up. For a glimpse at how good he might have been and why the Blazers took him No. 1 general, simply think about that within the nationwide title recreation in opposition to Florida’s Horford-Noah-Brewer frontcourt, Oden nonetheless went off for 25 factors (10-of-15 taking pictures) and 12 rebounds. He might have been particular.
Precise place: 1
Profession earnings: $24,322,868
Profession stats: 8.0 ppg, 6.2 rpg, 1.2 bpg, 57.4 FG%, 65.8 FT%
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