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Jiangsu Dragons' Greg Oden Sidelined for Three Weeks with Hand Injury

Greg Oden's basketball comeback is temporarily sidelined.

The former No. 1 overall pick, who signed a million dollar contract earlier this year with the Jiangsu Dragons of the Chinese Basketball Association, is out for three weeks due to a hand injury.

After making a promising debut in China, ESPN sources say Greg Oden has suffered a hand injury there likely to sideline him three weeks

— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) October 25, 2015

But early indications are that it won't be long-term thing as Oden, former No. 1 overall pick in the NBA, tries to relaunch career in China

— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) October 25, 2015

Silver lining?