When Portland Trail Blazers fans hear the name “Greg Oden,” it often evokes pain and disappointment about what could have been.
The franchise drafted Oden back in 2007 with the No. 1 overall pick. Hyped as the next generational big man, the 7-footer completed a dangerous young core alongside Brandon Roy and LaMarcus Aldridge. Dreams of championships returned to Portland. But a dynasty never came and Oden never got a true chance to assert his dominance, as injuries derailed his NBA career. After a brief comeback with the Miami Heat in the 2013-14 season, Oden left the NBA, playing just 105 games over seven seasons.