Greg Oden: Called the biggest bust in NBA history, injuries have slowed down this soft spoken giant. Was looked at as the next coming of Bill Russell in the way he controlled the paint defensively in high school and in college. His career numbers are 12pts per and 9 rbs per. Not bad at all. The only problem is that those came in 13 games in 3 years. Look for teams like L.A., Miami, Dallas, Charlotte, Chicago, and maybe even Oklahoma to bid for his services.
Yao Ming: He is somewhat of a difficult read. Has had up and downs with the Rockets. Been to All-Star games, competed in playoffs (somewhat), and actually the best center in the L since Shaq was Shaq. the problem with him is also injuries. the past couple of years have been littered with nick knack foot injuries that do not go away for an older big man. Most likely will remain with the Rockets, but also will get interest from LA (every great big man plays for LA at one point), Oklahoma, Spurs, or Miami?
Now my question is what if the wizard does it again this up coming summer? What if the human mind controller pulls two 7 foot tall centers out of his Armani suit? Pat Riley has done crazier things before. First, the price must be right. For Oden? a 1-2year minimum contract. Where better can he develop with out the spot light on his heavy shoulders/knees? Yao would take some wheeling and dealing. FYI no one in the NBA is better at making trades happen then Riley. Jamaal Magloire, Juwan Howard, Joel Anthony, and maybe even Carlos Arroyo might have to be moved to create space for the two giants.
Next step. The Heat are a run up and down the floor team and these two will only slow them down. True. Very true. Kinda sorta. When the Heat run, they score. Wade and James score in the open court and very rarely bring it back out. In case they happen to bring it back out, With Yao trailing, that 17ft jumper is his for the taking as KG does so well on the secondary offense.
I know there's so much to work out and almost two conflicting styles of play. But game 7 of the eastern conference finals or NBA finals, don't count on the fast break getting you jewelery. Rebounding and defense. Two things these guys can do with one leg, each. Crazier things have happened, in Miami. I'm not saying. I'm just saying.
