Would you have drafted Greg Oden over LeBron?

[jongib369]

I know LeBron was hyped beyond belief, way more so than Oden...But Oden was supposed to be the next great big man...Which is arguably more important than LeBrons position.

How many of you without hindsight would of drafted him first?

[Random_Guy]

Nope, Lebron's hype just transcended everything

[Fudge]

Hell no.

No other player in NBA history was as hyped as LeBron coming into the league.

[Demitri98]

If they were both on the clock and I had no clue how each would pan put in the league, I'd still take Oden. The hype over Oden was crazy. LeBron was hyped to be a great player, and the hype was justified, but no one realized he'd be this great. Whereas Oden was hyped as the next Shaq + better defense.

Oden is easier to build a chip team around, because his playing style fits in with anyone, unlike LeBron whos play style is less flexible and needs a more handcrafted team.

[Milbuck]

Nope. Oden was a beast, but there was no doubt in my mind that Lebron would be special. It's was obvious from the start.

And this is all with the belief that Oden was 100% healthy, no injury concerns. Lebron as a draft prospect was just unlike anything I've ever seen.

[LeGOAT]

No. Not even close. Lebron was the most sure thing super star in history. He would have been the first pick in the draft when he was 16

[moe94]

I was mad they took Oden over Durant, forget LeBron.

If they were both on the clock and I had no clue how each would pan put in the league, I'd still take Oden. The hype over Oden was crazy. LeBron was hyped to be a great player, and the hype was justified, but no one realized he'd be this great. Whereas Oden was hyped as the next Shaq + better defense.

LeBron's hype was much much much bigger than Oden's.

[jongib369]

Hell no.

No other player in NBA history was as hyped as LeBron coming into the league.

Is there anyone over the last 25-30 years that would have even? Besides Shaq who would easily go ahead of him

[jongib369]

I was mad they took Oden over Durant, forget LeBron.



LeBron's hype was much much much bigger than Oden's.

Did you think hed be a bust or just wasnt as good? Personally thought they made the right choice at the time.....Now not so much lol.

[Demitri98]

I was mad they took Oden over Durant, forget LeBron.



LeBron's hype was much much much bigger than Oden's.

LeBron's hype was bigger, but he's achieved way more than expected. LeBron was supposed to be a great player, but Oden was expected to be the next Shaq, which is a way bigger expectation if you ask me.

[moe94]

LeBron's hype was bigger, but he's achieved way more than expected. LeBron was supposed to be a great player, but Oden was expected to be the next Shaq, which is a way bigger expectation if you ask me.

Shaq? Oden was hyped for his defense.

LeBron's hype was so massive that I think he just met it, instead of being way better than advertised. He was billed as a generational talent and that's what he became.

[livinglegend]

LeBron's hype was bigger, but he's achieved way more than expected. LeBron was supposed to be a great player, but Oden was expected to be the next Shaq, which is a way bigger expectation if you ask me.

pure lie

[jongib369]

Nope. Oden was a beast, but there was no doubt in my mind that Lebron would be special. It's was obvious from the start.

And this is all with the belief that Oden was 100% healthy, no injury concerns. Lebron as a draft prospect was just unlike anything I've ever seen.

Hed probably be number 1 in most drafts also. Only a few players come to mind that would be selected over him and they're GOAT bigs

[Demitri98]

pure lie

Watch Oden's college highlights, then watch Shaq's Orlando highlights, and tell me they're not similar players. Of course they are. Shaq had a better offensive game but Oden was a better defender. It cancels out. Oden could've had a Shaq-like impact in this league barring injury.

[Bob Dole]

No, but he probably gets drafted over any other player since Lebron.