Greg Oden isn't a bust, he just didn't get the chance to prove himself. He will remain as one of the biggest what ifs in nba history

@LockdownK

Ай бұрын

^

@kmax1223

Ай бұрын

Thank you. He's been too hard on himself, especially considering it's a situation out of his control. He's also been good in the little time he's spent on the court. If you want true worst bust in history, look no further than Anthony Bennett.

@calebdouglas7622

Ай бұрын

@@kmax1223along with Adam Morrison and Darko Milicic

@clevercode30

13 күн бұрын

@@calebdouglas7622 morrison had a ok rookie year ago over 10 ppg. The next year he torn his acl In the 2007 preseason and was never the same again. Milicic is a good example of a real bust

Greg Oden will always be one of the greatest What Ifs in league history. So much potential that his body just couldn’t handle at the highest level

@Robi2009

Ай бұрын

Thought exactly the same. Poor guy...

@calebdouglas7622

Ай бұрын

That’s why it’s difficult to really give him the bust label as his career basically ended before it even began. I could only imagine that if he had stayed healthy he could’ve had a solid window at least until 2013 but if the league still transitioned into a three pointer league and Oden hadn’t developed a jump shot he slowly would’ve faded away.

@toshirohitsugaya857

Ай бұрын

@@calebdouglas7622 Not really. Maybe he would not be an all time great, but he would still dominate

The Greg oden story is so sad. It proves what we see in the media is soul crushing. Athletes are humans too

@merz1i

Ай бұрын

Fr the media be ruining every athlete

So happy that Greg is doing well now man that shit is heartbreaking

underrated channel for the amount of research and quality of content 👑

@LockdownK

Ай бұрын

W Comment

Actually mad underrated vid. Lockdown K on topppp

@LockdownK

Ай бұрын

W Comment!

this class was a major upgrade to the previous one. This class to me is like what 2023's class will look like in a couple of years

this wasnt even close to the 03 draft let alone 96

@LockdownK

Ай бұрын

In hindsight correct lol

@calebdouglas7622

Ай бұрын

A lot of these players did have long careers though which is crazy to even imagine

@tmoney6371

Ай бұрын

@@calebdouglas7622def for 4 of the top 5 picks to still be in the league, I doubt that’s true for 08-13 classes

Absolutely one of the best sports channels. Been binging your videos and there’s so much detail and effort. Keep it up man! Loving all of it.

@LockdownK

Ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

literally haven't binged more vids on a channel than when I discovered you, keep it up bro!

@LockdownK

Ай бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad you are liking them

Honey wake up a new lockdownK video dropped!! Thanks for your work as always my man! Looking forward to more great content of yours!!

@LockdownK

Ай бұрын

Looking forward to more great comments from you as well! 🙏🏽🙏🏽

Say whatever you want, Greg Oden will never eclipse Anthony Bennett as a draft bust by a mile. UNLV's 'Tony B' was as healthy as a healthy as a horse 🐎 and scored 0 points in his first five games. Oden's first fove games looked relatively solid 🪨

@TheGoatedOne423

Ай бұрын

Yeah Anthony Bennett holds that crown hands down

@thebestcentaur

Ай бұрын

Greg Oden had hope and showed flashes of greatness here and there. His body failed him-repeatedly-at the worst of times, effectively dooming his career. Bennett showcased no such potential, and Cleveland immediately became a laughingstock for picking him FIRST. OVERALL. Never mind selecting pretty much the biggest bust in NBA history over a HoFer and a 3x DPOY...hell, even the guy drafted right after him went on to become an All-Star (poor Vic...injuries really are career killers)

@petesmart1983

Ай бұрын

Oden was seen as a future star, Bennett was top pick in a weak draft class and most didn't expect him to be nom1

The Greg Oden story heartbreaking. Always gotta remember they're still just humans like you and me regardless of the money. Really glad to see it all came together for him in the end. Also crazy to see this channel so small. The content is really good. I just subscribed. Keep it up I hope the channel continues to grow. Didnt mean that in a bad way btw!!

@LockdownK

Ай бұрын

All good preciate the sub! And yeah I agree with you on what you said about Oden

love your videos man!!! Always appreciate your grind!!! Much love from China!

@LockdownK

Ай бұрын

One love chief!

I always love your draft series, you even researched what happened after their careers. Hopefully more will subscribe to your channel, King. 👌

@LockdownK

Ай бұрын

W comment! Appreciate you!

Using Oden's struggles with mental health and alcoholism to segway into an ad for a service that has been widely scrutinized for not providing the service it claims to is tone deaf at best.

Good content dude. And yeah, Im glad to know Greg Oden is now doing well after all he's been through.

@LockdownK

7 күн бұрын

^

Sent you a super thanks. Love these

@LockdownK

Ай бұрын

Glad you like them!!

4:14 I see Greg around campus all the time, he even plays pickup games with students from time to time

UConn just won back to back NCAA championship. There’s a part of the video saying Florida is the only college team to achieve this. Now it can be said the same for Connecticut! Go Huskies!

@LockdownK

Ай бұрын

You are correct about that haha

@thebestcentaur

Ай бұрын

@@LockdownK I was about to say- 2024 UConn: *am I a joke to you?*

Man I’m just happy that Greg Oden is doing well for himself and was able to still succeed outside of the NBA. He now is finally successful while helping out younger players coaching them up all while taking care of his family. To those who talk down on Oden calling him nothing but a bust of a bust means doing financially well while taking care of his wife and kids

@LockdownK

11 күн бұрын

Couldn't agree more

I’m not gonna lie I’m hooked on these vids 😂

@LockdownK

Ай бұрын

Same here haha

We love you Greg Oden.. Seriously appreciate everything that you do.. Thanks again Greg

Chin up, Greg! You're not a bust. A bust is different from a what if. Life had different plans for you. Your lessons will be your greatest achievements later on. Go be great, bigman!

It was heartbreaking what happened to Oden. He had so much incredible potential.

I knew that anxiety talk was a better help ad 😭😭😭

Imagine if Kevin Durant was drafted by the Blazers instead of SuperSonics

I remember seeing that one video where Oden was asked by an old lady if he plays pro basketball, he said I used to. Then walked away with his face looking sad. Gotta feel bad for his injuries

Good work on the video bro 🫡

@LockdownK

Ай бұрын

W comment, glad you like the video!

Quality over quantity! Good job my brother! We rockin with you!

@LockdownK

Ай бұрын

I'm rocking with you too! Appreciate the dub comment!

Being a Wisconsin fan I was a big Alando Tucker fan.

Javaris’s story is just sad. He came from a city where gang violence are a norm, and despite his intelligence, his quick temper was the reason why him and Gilbert Arenas argue and pulls out guns in the locker room after losing thousands on a card game. And after his games overseas, he was suspended permanently. After that, it was downhill from Crittenton. His family shunned him, his friends never speak to him, and he was all alone. That is until he joined a gang that seals his fate forever. After losing to a friend on a drive-by shooting, he swore to avenge him against the gang rival. At night, he spotted a teenager who robbed him earlier. He pulls out a gun, but miscalculated the shot, hitting a pedestrian, Julian Jones instead, killing her. He was caught after that, and was sentenced to 23 years in prison.

Much respect to you for using your platform to open up about mental health. Glad you were able to get the help you needed, friend.

Could’ve also highlighted some events of 2007 (eg. The iPhone was first released, Britney Spears famously shaving her head, the first Transformers movie was released)

@LockdownK

Ай бұрын

you right!

With the thumbnail basically everyone except Greg had a decent career.

No matter what professional sport teams you get drafted to or you're a veteran player on that franchise team. It takes a lot of work to make a name for yourself to be a great player and become a legend one day. Not everyone gets a chance to make it to the NBA Finals, but I know it is worth it when you get your first or how many rings in the NBA. Everyone faces adversity but how you pick up yourself if up to you.

Thanks!

@LockdownK

Ай бұрын

GOAT

Your so underrated

Oden isn't a BUST. Real hoopers know he's not a BUST

For me the "bust" label should be reserved for guys like Bennett, who were healthy, but just couldn't fulfill the expectations.

It’s nice to see Greg Oden still in the spotlight once in a while

My Guy Never Disappoints With His Content 💜

@LockdownK

Ай бұрын

W comment, and W guy!

@DrAliHamzaMirza

Ай бұрын

@@LockdownK I Am so Happy You always Reply To My Comment 💜

@LockdownK

Ай бұрын

As long as I see it, you can expect a response!

Colin couldn’t been 185

Oden I wouldn’t consider a bust, injury was his issue not talent and skill healthy he would of been an all star center and probably have a defensive player of the year and would lead the nba in rebounding and blocks multiple times. Healthy he was 18 ppg 12rpg 2apg 2.5 blocks on like 60% shooting.

I could really sleep with this guy's voice. So drowsy inducing❤

It’s kind of sad how much KD has become underrated. I remember lebron at 35 was getting all the praise in the world for playing at an elite level. KD has been doing it also. Along side having major leg injuries with Achilles and the Jones fracture. Playing great defense as well. I know he’s known as a great scorer but he pissed everyone off in 2016 and hasn’t been talked about like he used to

@LockdownK

Ай бұрын

heard that

I rizzed finally

@LockdownK

20 күн бұрын

Proud Of You

It’s crazy you said the last #1 pick prior to Greg oden to miss their first season was David Robinson, and that wasn’t even due to injury …nowadays since oden it seems like it happens every other year (Blake griffin, Embiid, Simmons, Markelle fultz & Zion kinda …Chet Holmgreen, who wasn’t drafted #1 but close enough)

@LockdownK

20 күн бұрын

you got a point

lol I thought i was tweaking when I saw u got 27k subs

Forgot to mention the part where Oden got arrested for domestic violence

I don't reqlly like calling guys that had injury issues busts. It's completely out of their control and doesn't seem fair since they got hoed by their own body.

Life is short and hard. I like your videos. Everyone struggles in life, and it is not easy at first, but it gets better with time and healing. Everyone deals with depression and anxiety in different ways. Some are a lot worse than others. God bless you and your family and friends too. Everyone needs help but sometimes we don't ask for help because we think we can take care of it on our own, but reality is we can't. Don't be afraid to ask for help before it is too late. Enjoy being with you family and friends and be the best version of yourself every day.

kD the 🐐

Imaging going to hoop at the local pro am and you gotta guard mirza. Man

Corey Brewer is also an NBA Champion with Dallas

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Rudy was a fan favorite in Portland, I see more people wearong Fernandez jerseys than I do McCollum at the games

I’m glad you got help with your struggles. Life is very hard and you make great content, I’m glad you sought out help and are promoting men, especially, to seek mental health support when needed.

@LockdownK

Ай бұрын

I appreciate that, not even going to lie I probably wouldn't be where I am at today if I didn't get the help, completely changed my mindset and how I take on life

Hey man great vid (again). Idk if others are having this problem but I think I have subscribed 5-10 times to your channel, and it just unsubs me often. I see you pop up on my recos all the time so it isn't bad just weird how it keeps doing that. Everytime I catch it I resub but its annoying eh. Keep up the good work tho!

@LockdownK

Ай бұрын

that's really weird I've never heard of that problem before, anyways glad you are liking the videos!

Horford adapted his came to stay longer got to respect it same with Brooke Lopez

Did you do 1993? My personal favorite draft of all time.

@LockdownK

Ай бұрын

not yet!

Another w video

@LockdownK

Ай бұрын

Another W Comment

Poor Greg poor Portland missing out on KD an drafting

9:27 did uconn not just go back to back?

@LockdownK

Ай бұрын

made the video right before they did that haha

Where are they now Cause im thinkin of you You showed me how How to live like I do If it wasnt for you I would never be who I am

Greg Oden was just the icing on the cake after Sam Bowie for Portlanders. Oden had a drinking problem? His millions of dollars for doing nothing didn't help? We were the one's drinking after Greg Oden.

I hate how they shit on oden and the trailblazers like if they knew it was gonna turn out the way it did. Ppl forget oden was being hyped can’t blame them for picking oden over kd

@LockdownK

Ай бұрын

Not going to lie I was one of those people at first awhile ago, and then I learned more about his story realized that while it was a good pick for the blazers, things just turned out for the worst

Song in the background?

@LockdownK

Ай бұрын

At which timestamp?

Portland gets too much crap for drafting oden every team would’ve drafted oden at 1 Kevin Durant would’ve been number 1 in any other draft but Greg oden was shaq good if not better before the injuries

Marc is not better than pau

Not top twenty players of all time

Cant imagine the talent in the Uruguay league be very good or the money beong any good but at least the women there are beautiful

Did kd really win any rings? If he never played for gsw theres 99% chance tvey still win those rings ill never give him any credit for his rings if he was traded there it be different but signing with the team that beat such a punk move

Greg oden just got hurt hes not the biggest bust ever

Kd went to winning he didn’t win shit

joakim noah was such a bum lol

@LockdownK

Ай бұрын

Why do you think he's a bum?

KD is a bum. At least Greg Oden failed due to injury.

Uruguay and Bologna 🫢 terrible pronouncement

@LockdownK

Ай бұрын

yup

Moo

@LockdownK

Ай бұрын

very interesting comment sir, would you care to elaborate

Had to stop to comment soon as I heard Oden speak. Breh, you're a bust bust... Your knees were bad. That's a physical bust. Real bust is like a Kwame Brown. He won't hurt like that and still barely produced. That's a bust. Give Gregg Oden a break.

Huge L with the better help sponsorship my guy.

@LockdownK

Ай бұрын

Fair enough

@meazyme

Ай бұрын

It's unfortunate, the bullshit the company has been linked to... I assume Lockdown thought they would be a good sponsor, based on his own experiences (which he related in the vid). Better Help holds the L, not him 🤷‍♂️

@JCif92

Ай бұрын

@@meazyme nah bros just showing he has a price by advertising a shit company that has a bad rep. Then he responds “fair enough” laughable response for a laughable creator backing a laughable sponsor. They all hold the L.

@C0teeenn

Ай бұрын

@@JCif92Prove it. If you can’t then you’re just a mentally stunted individual.

first

I liked my own comment😎

@macariosakayy

Ай бұрын

Good for you bro or whatever you identify as😅

@josephr5556

Ай бұрын

I didn't know you could do that! Just blew my mind!

@joeyjackson5075

Ай бұрын

Good for you bro and I DONT care what you identify as

@eugenemoses4175

Ай бұрын

I love you

@yeboinoe2697

Ай бұрын

nobody cares

Repent and trust in Jesus you will be saved I love yall and God bless

That was a raw, honest plug for BetterHelp. Thank you for sharing your personal journey. Struggles with alcoholism, depression, anxiety, and other mental illnesses are not mine to share, but others who have touched my life have lived with these, sometimes for many years before getting help. For those who did get help, I am eternally grateful. For those who did not get help, I grieve and wonder what might have been.

@jimsangreal7663

Ай бұрын

Also, "baloney" is a food. The Italian city is "Buh-LOAN-yuh."

@LockdownK

Ай бұрын

Changed my life

@LockdownK

Ай бұрын

and yeah I botched that pronunciation

You care for mental health so much you...Sponsor a scam in better help?