Date of Birth: January 22, 1988
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Biography
Gregory Wayne Oden Jr., known as Greg Oden, is a retired American professional basketball player who was born on January 22, 1988, in Buffalo, New York. Standing 7 feet tall, Oden was a dominant center, widely recognized for his shot-blocking ability and physical presence on the court. Oden attended Lawrence North High School in Indianapolis, Indiana, where he led his team to three consecutive state championships and earned national Player of the Year honors. He went on to play one season of college basketball at Ohio State University, where he was instrumental in leading the Buckeyes to the NCAA championship game in 2007. In the 2007 NBA Draft, Oden was selected as the first overall pick by the Portland Trail Blazers. His professional career, however, was marred by injuries. He missed his entire rookie season due to microfracture surgery on his right knee and would go on to play only 105 games over parts of five NBA seasons with the Trail Blazers and Miami Heat. Despite his potential, persistent injuries to his knees led to an early retirement from the NBA. After retiring from professional basketball, Oden returned to Ohio State University to complete his degree in sports industry and has been involved in various basketball-related activities, including coaching and mentorship roles.
5 Interesting Facts about Greg Oden
1. Greg Oden was the first overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft, selected by the Portland Trail Blazers.
2. He led Lawrence North High School to three consecutive state championships.
3. Oden was named the AP National Player of the Year in high school.
4. He played only 105 games during his NBA career due to recurrent injuries.
5. After retiring from the NBA, Oden returned to Ohio State University to complete his degree.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Greg Oden
1. “I can’t worry about what other people think of me. I just have to worry about what I can control.”
2. “I’ve been through a lot of tough times, but they’ve made me stronger.”
3. “Basketball has given me so much, and I want to give back to the game in any way I can.”
4. “Injuries are part of the game, but they don’t define who you are as a person.”
5. “My journey hasn’t been what I expected, but I’m grateful for every experience.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At the height of his career, Greg Oden’s net worth was estimated to be around $15 million.
Children
Greg Oden has a daughter named Londyn Oden, who was born in 2016.
Relevant Links
1. [Greg Oden Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greg_Oden
2. [NBA Profile](https://www.nba.com/player/201141/greg-oden
3. [ESPN Profile](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3224/greg-oden
4. [Ohio State Bio](https://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/oden_greg00.html
5. [Greg Oden’s Journey](https://www.si.com/nba/2020/01/22/greg-oden-journey-injuries-recovery
