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Sources Say Oden Will Go Pro

OdenChad Ford reports:

One prominent NBA player agent, who asked not to be identified because he was revealing confidential discussions, told Insider that he had enough contact with Conley's father, Mike Conley Sr., to be 99 percent sure both Oden and Conley Jr. were coming out.

"I think Oden really wants to stay in school," the agent told Insider. "However, I think he's feeling a lot of pressure from family and friends that the opportunity to be the No. 1 pick is one he can't pass on. I think Conley Jr. wanted to make sure he was the top rated point guard in the draft before declaring. He didn't want to settle for a mid-to-late first-round pick. With his play in the tournament, I think he's there. Next year, with O.J. Mayo in the mix, he may not be."

One other agent essentially confirmed the first agent's story.

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I want Oden and OJ imagine
The double OO …..cooooolllll 8)

by Edgar on Mar 27, 2007 5:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Interesting on Conley, Jr. He’s definitely making the right call coming out now, but I still don’t see how he goes in the top-half of the draft, unless a team really needs a point guard.

by Roy_Hobbs on Mar 27, 2007 5:49 PM EDT reply actions  

How can you trust this agent.. of whom was told something in confidence and then tells the world? Until Oden himself declares it, I won’t believe it.

CsfanNH

by CsfanNH on Mar 27, 2007 5:58 PM EDT reply actions  

YESSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!

by bostonballa on Mar 27, 2007 6:20 PM EDT reply actions  

This is good news for the Cs, but I will believe it when I see it officially. Regarding Conley, I think a lot will depend on how the team does the rest of the way. I think he could easily go in the top half of the draft.

by Cman on Mar 27, 2007 6:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Dont worry. We dont have a chance of drafting Oden or Durant if we continue to win these meaningless games. Proves we have a dysfunctional organization

by flyfisher on Mar 27, 2007 6:33 PM EDT reply actions  

I can’t believe Oden and Conley are passing this up:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y63aW9Dbc4Y&mode=related&search=

for a mere 25 or 30 million dollars (not counting endorsements).

by Brickowski on Mar 27, 2007 6:36 PM EDT reply actions  

I can’t believe Oden and Conley are passing this up:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y63aW9Dbc4Y&mode=related&search=

for a mere 25 or 30 million dollars (not counting endorsements).

I wouldn’t be so sure. Kobe seems to get his share of teenage girls.

by Roy_Hobbs on Mar 27, 2007 6:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah, but Kobe’s girls can’t sing the OSU fight song.

by Brickowski on Mar 27, 2007 6:40 PM EDT reply actions  

who would of gussed that a 19 year old wouldn’t turn down millions of dollars

by goCeltics on Mar 27, 2007 7:05 PM EDT reply actions  

with oden coming out and lewis graduating conley has no reason to stay in school, but he wont be a lottery pick.

hey, a like lefty PG’s but conley wont see PT in the NBA for quite awhile.

by lefty12 on Mar 27, 2007 7:09 PM EDT reply actions  

I think he’s feeling a lot of pressure from family and friends that the opportunity to be the No. 1 pick is one he can’t pass on.

That is the most assinine thing I’ve heard concerning Oden. He’s going to be the #1 pick no matter what year he comes out, and everything his parents have said publicly is that they want him to STAY in school. Give me a break. More dubious rumors by Chatter Ford . .

by tmcdon on Mar 27, 2007 7:14 PM EDT reply actions  

i wont be fully satisfied until i hear both oden and durrant both have their press confrence saying they come out but i do say i will be rooting for ohio state to win the championship so i dont have to listen to the “I want to win a national championship” comment that will happen if he desides to stay but he also may say "I want to be like Jo Kim Noah and try to win another one.

by dsalmonsen on Mar 27, 2007 7:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Please excuse me while I do my happy dance.

by CelticBalla32 on Mar 27, 2007 7:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Right now, its about 99.5% certain that Oden is gonna declare. Of course, we dealing with a player who is still a teenager, so anything can happen. But right now, Oden has absolutely no thought of returning for a second college season.

And if you are wondering how I know this, well 1) its common knowledge that he aint putting in tons of effort in school and 2) someone VERY close to Greg says that he doesnt like college, and will not be going bet.

“I want Oden and OJ imagine”

Oj Maya is a JERK! No way I want him anywhere near Boston. Hes another major talent whose giant ego is gonna get in the way of him coming anywhere close to fulfilling his potential (ala Starbury and to a lesser extent Stevie Franchise).

by ucn33 on Mar 27, 2007 7:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Oden is coming out.. excellent.. now shut down the guy with the leaky elbow already and bring scal back asap

by 00dc2 on Mar 27, 2007 8:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Huge test this weekend. We’ll see if the stock rises or falls and the GTown center’s as well.

by Wildblu1 on Mar 27, 2007 8:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Until that ping pong ball bounces our way and he actually declares I am counting on us trading and getting Law or Hibbert or both if we trade with Phoenix they have three picks.

Who is going to replace Doc? Everybody including Brick,Ucn in fact all of you have been bashing but no one has come up with a replacement? So who?

by richardlight86 on Mar 27, 2007 9:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Well, Richardlight86, you keep posting the same thing in every thread, but you never bother to read the responses.

Who will replace Doc?

1. Mark Iavaroni
2. Any violinist at the Boston Symphony who has ever attended a Celtics game
3. Lauren Bacall

Any questions?

by Brickowski on Mar 27, 2007 9:22 PM EDT reply actions  

That mofo had better. Now that’s one part of the problem solved.

by ManUp on Mar 27, 2007 9:58 PM EDT reply actions  

I hope we give Marc Iavaroni a chance instead of rehashing a former celtic legend for the next coach. it would show me something with Wyc if he has the kohones to sack Doc after this season and eat the 5 mil.

by celty86 on Mar 27, 2007 10:07 PM EDT reply actions  

75% chance Donovan is at Kentucky next season, and about 24% he returns to Florida.

rich, just let Doc go first, and then see what coaches become available. Im not gonna start speculating until the offseason.

by ucn33 on Mar 27, 2007 10:53 PM EDT reply actions  

If Oden is in and Durant follow suit, then it is the Celtics’ job to deliver on 2nd most ping pong balls. We play Milwaukee 2 more times and we will destroy that team unless we shut down Pierce. We are at risk to losing ping pong balls to Milwaukee. The Celtics have proven time and time again that we can beat any team without their best player or 2. Why have we had so many games this year against opponents missing their best player (McGrady, Iverson in Philly, Carmello in Denver, Crawford in NY, etc;)?

by Austin Celts Fan on Mar 27, 2007 11:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Brick I spoke to some long time bloggers whom told me a little about your blogging history. You hater. Look forward to matching wits with you on a constant.

If we do get either Oden or Durant I will watch them from Italy when they play pre-season. Or maybe, just maybe we trade a first or second for Garnett? Can’t take credit for that idea. Not even close.

by richardlight86 on Mar 28, 2007 1:14 AM EDT reply actions  

FACTS:
There are no eternal facts as there are no absolute truths.
- Fredrick Nietzsche (1844-1900)

That said; reason leads me to the opinion, that both will be coming out because both Oden and Durant are looking at sneaker deals that should exceed 50 million before they even step on the NBA court, (Lebron signed for 90 mill). While they may be able to purchase some insurance on thier future salary the premium for the endorsements will be to grand.

Error of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it. – Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)

 ;D

by The Real Alaska on Mar 28, 2007 3:13 AM EDT reply actions  

richardlight86, don’t confuse my utter contempt for Rivers with hatred.

by Brickowski on Mar 28, 2007 7:10 AM EDT reply actions  

Alaska, are you now going to compete with Master Po in the “quotes to live by” department? ;)

by Eeyore III on Mar 28, 2007 10:38 AM EDT reply actions  

It’s Cojones; not Kohones; for what it’s worth

by Reyquila on Mar 28, 2007 10:45 AM EDT reply actions  

You are retarded if you don’t think Oden’s going pro. I never doubted it.

by Rainman on Mar 28, 2007 2:28 PM EDT reply actions  

“You are retarded if you don’t think Oden’s going pro. I never doubted it.”

So a person has mental disablities that prohibits some or much of their learning ability if they did not think Oden was going pro?

Great use of vocabulary.

by ucn33 on Mar 28, 2007 2:40 PM EDT reply actions  

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