tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34194333.post5367446561599413157..comments2022-10-08T09:46:31.013-04:00Comments on <center>The Blog-O-Rama</center>: Losing The Greg Oden Sweepstakes Without Even TryingJohn Peddiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00062482419412857588noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34194333.post-4252595752940654142007-02-19T16:18:00.000-05:002007-02-19T16:18:00.000-05:00The only thing I disagree on is Greg Oden potentia...The only thing I disagree on is Greg Oden potentially being a leader, or captain. He just doesn't seem to have the demeanor on the court, or even on the bench. Oden, and EVERYONE, knows what he's good at. He's one of few true low-post players, and he dominates it. I think he's very much the same as J.O. was five years ago, when we first got him, before his body shut down. Except, Oden is a true center, and J.O. is a power forward forced to play center.<BR/><BR/>If we moved J.O. back to the four spot, and put Foster in at center to start, I think we would solve A LOT of issues. Let Murphy come off the bench to replace either Foster or J.O. Let Granger start small, Dunleavy in shooting, and Tinsley in point. I honestly think that would be one of the best rotations for the Pacers. And let Granger act like the captain on the court. Generally, the point guard is supposed to do this - but Tinsley sucks at management, he's just good at playing point. Reggie was the captain in the two-spot for years, so Granger should be able to put it off in the three.<BR/><BR/>I think Mike Connelly is captain that makes Oden look good. I think Greg just plays his game, and that's all he's concerned about. Jason Maier and I recently had the discussion about Oden's lack of emotion while playing the game, and I have to agree with Jason - when he says he's never seen Oden REALLY show the emotion that most players do. He's just there to play his game.<BR/><BR/>I don't know if winning the Greg Oden lottery is what we need (maybe Connelly will be available when we get our pick...?)<BR/><BR/>The thing that I have to keep telling myself: The Pacers are in the FIFTH spot in the East! Despite poor playing, and an up and down season - we're CLOSE to the top of the Eastern Conference, and could gain some ground over the next two weeks (unless we decide to lose MORE games to sub-.500 teams!).<BR/><BR/>It's going to be an interesting couple of months. I can only hope for the best, while still being prepared for the post-season failure.Shane M. Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15782398207516229682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34194333.post-53838271635038797952007-02-19T15:58:00.000-05:002007-02-19T15:58:00.000-05:00Bam! No that wasn't Emeril, that was you hitting ...Bam! No that wasn't Emeril, that was you hitting the nail. Check out mine for my thoughts.<BR/><BR/>Scoot OutLast King of SCOOTlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13577937139493058300noreply@blogger.com