And it’s a great choice. This is a character guy who’s a physical freak. He’s affable, he’s funny, he’s awesome. And he’s a dominant big man who’ll rule the middle of NBA courts for the next 10 years, which gives us a vital piece towards our eventual playoff runs (maybe even starting this year, but the following season for sure), and our coming years of Title contention.

Welcome to Portland, Greg Oden.