Built Ford Tough Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 Same procedure as he had a month or so ago, but on the other knee. PORTLAND, Ore. (AP)—There appears to be no end in sight for Greg Oden and his troublesome knees. The Portland Trail Blazers center was scheduled to have arthroscopic surgery to “remove debris” from his left knee. The team announced that the former No. 1 pick in the 2007 draft was to have the surgery Monday in Vail, Colo. The often-injured 7-footer had the same procedure on his right knee earlier this month. Over the course of his NBA career, Oden has had microfracture surgeries on both knees, surgery to repair a fractured left kneecap and now the two procedures this month. Oden, who has hot played in an NBA game since Dec. 5, 2009, has appeared in 82 career games for the Blazers, averaging 9.4 points and 7.3 rebounds. It was expected that he might be able to play for the Blazers this season, but a checkup before the start of training camp in December reportedly revealed concerns about a non-weight-bearing ligament in the left knee, further setting back his rehabilitation. Since then, he has turned down repeated interview requests. Oden was a restricted free agent heading into this season. The Blazers and Oden initially agreed to an $8.9 million qualifying offer for this year, but when the setback was announced the two sides restructured the deal, which was dropped to $1.5 million. He will become an unrestricted free agent following this season. It was not known when Oden might be able to play again. EDIT: As mentioned in the thread, he is actually having another microfracture surgery, not just an arthoscopic cleaning as the surgeon found more damage: PORTLAND, Ore. (AP)—There appears to be no end in sight for Greg Oden and his troublesome knees. The Portland Trail Blazers said Monday that a procedure to clear debris out of Oden’s left knee resulted in another microfracture surgery. Oden had the surgery in Vail, Colo. It was originally expected to be an arthroscopic procedure to clean out the 7-foot center’s knee, but the surgeon determined there was additional damage. The former No.1 pick in the 2007 NBA draft has now had two microfracture surgeries on his left knee, and one on his right. He has also undergone surgery for a fractured left kneecap. The Blazers say Oden will not play this season. http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=ap-trailblazers-oden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted February 20, 2012 Owner Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 Over/under one year from today, he announces his retirement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted February 21, 2012 Owner Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 Wait...if it's a microfracture surgery...that means he's not playing next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Built Ford Tough Posted February 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 Wait...if it's a microfracture surgery...that means he's not playing next season. It isn't. It is the same arthoscopic surgery he had on his right knee in January to clean it up. He is now having that surgery on his left knee. The article just says that he has had microfracutre surgery on both knees in the past, not that he is having another one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren2ThaG Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 It isn't. It is the same arthoscopic surgery he had on his right knee in January to clean it up. He is now having that surgery on his left knee. The article just says that he has had microfracutre surgery on both knees in the past, not that he is having another one. http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=ap-trailblazers-oden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Built Ford Tough Posted February 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 Well, my bad. Didn't see the update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sħãlïq™ Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 Third overall. Oden just can't catch a break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Artesticle Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 so this guy cant even stay healthy without playing basketball? wow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moeroadkill Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 how does he keep getting injured without doing anything its almost laughable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DunkinDerozan Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 He might never play another game in the NBA. Too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayes1 Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 Hope he can still get a chance. Dude was a great shot blocker and defensive player, he could get you about 12 points too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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