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Sam Bowie on Greg Oden: ‘I Feel So Bad for the Kid’

Once Oden’s season went up in flames again, everyone immediately thought back to Sam Bowie. The former Blazers big man empathizes with Greg’s struggle with injuries (and unmet expectations). From The Columbian: “I got the news last week about the injury. I think I felt it more than anyone besides Greg because I can relate to that scenario,’ said Bowie, now 49 and living in Lexington, Ky. ‘I feel so bad for the kid. I know what he’s going through.’ Twenty six years ago, Portland drafted Bowie with the second overall pick. He averaged 10 points and 8.6 rebounds as a rookie, but played in just 63 games over the next four seasons due to injuries …

Everyone knew this was coming, but it still hurts.  First the MJ fiasco with Bowie, then Durantula and Oden.  Brandon Roy isn’t exactly durable.  Maybe that northwest air makes people injury prone?  I almost forgot to mention Walton?!?!

Good luck Blazers fans. Eventually you’ll get over this.  Or someone will stay healthy long enough so you get over it.  I’m rooting for you.