Today I got a phone call from Senator Barack Obama. I was so nervous two days ago when I knew it was gonna happen and wanted to make sure he knew I had done my homework on him. I have a lot of respect for him and already had a really good feeling about him. As the time got closer, I got on his   more...
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I imagine it would be tough having to sit out your entire rookie year when you've worked so hard and dreamed every night of finally making it to the big stage. Especially if you're the #1 pick in the NBA draft; and not just any #1 pick, not a Bargnani or a Bogut, but a highly touted player that   more...

I can't run on the court, so I work out in the pool. It's become a part of my day. Check it out.

Whats up y'all.As time has gone on, one thing I have noticed about Greg is that he does not have a nickname. I know some of you are saying that we need to wait till he actually plays a game, but we are not going to. The Official Greg Oden Nickname Contest begins NOW!So here is what you win if we   more...
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but learning the game and scouting everyone so I'm ready for next year.

I was on Jim Rome's TV show yesterday. Here is the video from the show if you missed it.

I spoke at the Helping America's Youth regional conference about two weeks ago. It was held at the Portland Center for the Performing Arts and I got to introduce Laura Bush. Check out the video.

Here's a look at my rehab with Jay Jenson, the Blazers head trainer.

Barack Obama was not a fan of the big man's mohawk. Neither were Grizzlies teammates (and Yardbarkers) Michael Conley and Hakim Warrick, both of whom wish the hairstyle would go back to whatever hole it crawled out of (most likely also occupied by Mr. T). This video of Warrick and Conley railing on   more...

Greg Oden is sporting his new bad ass look. He looks like BA Barackas. He looks tough as hell. Keep that look man, just add the three lines above the ear. Grow it out and it will be crazy. You just need some crazy chains, and maybe you could roll around with some crazy ass white dudes in a bad ass   more...
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Uh oh, the Man, the Myth, the Legend is back dunking. Just what we like to see him do. Here is the video everyone is talking about. Not a monstrous dunk, but still the dude is packing on an extra 25 on a rehabbed micro-fractured knee. We also heard the man is practicing as well. Good looking out,   more...
Original Story: http://www.boomshakalaka.org/2008/03/13/....

Now that we wee what has befallen Greg Oden, it begs the question: Why is it that all great college players suck in the NBA? That is not always true, but many scouts in the NBA and NFL are swayed by individual performances/statistics about players away from the field. For example, when the   more...
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During his near record-setting 24 point third quarter, Martell Webster hit ten straight shots (including three 3 pointers). With Roy out, the Blazers began calling plays for Webster.
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TOP 10 REASONS TO WATCH THE BLAZERS:1.) Their Record - above 500 (Without Greg Oden)2.) Improving Players - Travis Outlaw, Martell Webster, Sergio Rodriguez (and more) have all improved drastically this season3.) Brandon Roy - being chosen for the All-Star team4.) Huge Combacks - there have been   more...

It's clear that the blog has become a significant communication tool for many professional athletes. It is a place where they can comment on yesterday's game because a fan dared them to, talk about how their rehab is going, post a letter they received from a general manager, chat about what they do   more...
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