Greg Oden Fantasy Basketball Update 2008

Greg Oden on Friday finally had the type of Greg Oden game we’ve all been waiting for. After missing his entire rookie season, getting hurt in the first game of his second rookie season and then playing a mostly invisible first game after his return from injury, we got to see Oden’s potential.

Against the New Orleans Hornets, the Portland Trail Blazers center had 11 points, 11 rebounds and four blocked shots in 24 minutes of action. All things considered, it was a great game by Oden and puts him right back on the fantasy basketball radar for 2008.

If you are worried about his mobility or his athleticism, check out the Greg Oden video at the end of this entry. As you can see in the video, he’s still explosive and has the potential to be a dominant defensive center.

Fantasy basketball-wise, Oden’s games in upcoming weeks will likely be hit or miss. The biggest reason being that he’s coming off the bench behind Joel Przybilla. Although he will undoubtedly reclaim the starting spot at some time, there are hints out of Portland that they may ease him back into the spotlight via a bench role.

If you can trade low for Oden, do so now. If he starts playing big minutes, he’s a double-double with 2+ blocks per game waiting to happen.

Here is the Greg Oden video of a huge block against the Hornets: