Re: Oden eyes Cavs, Heat
Oden is worth taking a chance on if your background checks and physicals give some sign that he could come back and play regularly. That being said, you don't get into a bidding war for him and if he doesn't choose the Cavs than I wouldn't at all be upset. He is a risk and odds aren't exactly in his favor. Very bad knees, multiple surgeries and multiple injuries aren't exactly great for a basketball player. Z and his foot issues are very different and I'm not sure a great comparison.
If Oden does come back there needs to be reasonable expectations. He's likely a 20-25 minute a game player at best. You may also have to sit him out on some back to back or 4 game in 5 night situations. Also limit his practice time.
Oden is worth taking a chance on if your background checks and physicals give some sign that he could come back and play regularly. That being said, you don't get into a bidding war for him and if he doesn't choose the Cavs than I wouldn't at all be upset. He is a risk and odds aren't exactly in his favor. Very bad knees, multiple surgeries and multiple injuries aren't exactly great for a basketball player. Z and his foot issues are very different and I'm not sure a great comparison.
If Oden does come back there needs to be reasonable expectations. He's likely a 20-25 minute a game player at best. You may also have to sit him out on some back to back or 4 game in 5 night situations. Also limit his practice time.