Terraholm
08-13-2008, 04:17 AM
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/basketball/2008-08-12-3350055481_x.htm
"He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors,"
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Oden is the first to admit he must start from scratch with his interrupted
career.
"I'm still a rookie," he said. "I know I've got to keep that in mind and try
not to let all the pressure overwhelm me."
Frye was supportive but mindful of Oden's own admission that he still lacks
experience.
"For me, I don't know if this is the right thing to say, but he's yet to
play in an NBA practice, he's yet to play in an NBA game, so I think the
expectations are more on him personally than it is on everybody else," Frye
said. "We know how good he can be, but he is still a rookie."
Frye offered the reminder that Portland also features All-Star Brandon Roy
and LaMarcus Aldridge, who was named to the squad that prepared the U.S.
men's national team for the Olympics.
Even without Oden last season, the Blazers were 41-41, nine games better
than their 2006-07 record.
"I think a lot of people forgot how good we could have been last year," Frye
said. "A lot of people say this is Greg's team. I think we're a great team
and Greg is just a great addition."
"He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors,"
===
Oden is the first to admit he must start from scratch with his interrupted
career.
"I'm still a rookie," he said. "I know I've got to keep that in mind and try
not to let all the pressure overwhelm me."
Frye was supportive but mindful of Oden's own admission that he still lacks
experience.
"For me, I don't know if this is the right thing to say, but he's yet to
play in an NBA practice, he's yet to play in an NBA game, so I think the
expectations are more on him personally than it is on everybody else," Frye
said. "We know how good he can be, but he is still a rookie."
Frye offered the reminder that Portland also features All-Star Brandon Roy
and LaMarcus Aldridge, who was named to the squad that prepared the U.S.
men's national team for the Olympics.
Even without Oden last season, the Blazers were 41-41, nine games better
than their 2006-07 record.
"I think a lot of people forgot how good we could have been last year," Frye
said. "A lot of people say this is Greg's team. I think we're a great team
and Greg is just a great addition."