Here we go again: ESPN hyping HS game and star.

CHEMICAL SOLDIER · 12-09-2004, 05:08 PM

It seems that we go through this every year. espn hypes a hs game and a player, naming him ''Little LeBron'' Then a few years down the road if he doesn't pan out ESPN will criticize the nba the parent sand the player himself.....damn hypocrits.

dolfin · 12-09-2004, 05:11 PM

This one's not so little... a 7' 16 yr old!

cthomer5000 · 12-09-2004, 05:24 PM

Yes. Every year we have ESPN hyping a "little LeBron."

Eaglesfan27 · 12-09-2004, 05:25 PM

Not only is he 7' but he is reportedly very skilled. I agree ESPN is overhyping the guy, but like LeBron this guy might live up to it.. or he might crumble under the hype.

PraetorianX · 12-09-2004, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

Not only is he 7' but he is reportedly very skilled. I agree ESPN is overhyping the guy, but like LeBron this guy might live up to it.. or he might crumble under the hype.

I'm guessing you guys are talking about Oden? I'm from Indy, and everything I've heard about the kid is very good. I'm not sure if he's decided if he's going to college or not yet, last I read he wasn't sure.

dubb93 · 12-09-2004, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by PraetorianX

I'm guessing you guys are talking about Oden? I'm from Indy, and everything I've heard about the kid is very good. I'm not sure if he's decided if he's going to college or not yet, last I read he wasn't sure.

He keeps saying he is going to college, afterall he has a 3.9 gpa, but I have a feeling when it comes time money will talk.

MrBug708 · 12-09-2004, 11:35 PM

Remember the name Kevin Love

stevew · 12-09-2004, 11:59 PM

There is no reason for Oden to go to college. He is a lock for the #1 pick, and a 3 year guarantee of about 15 million dollars, with a likely 4th year option pickup of another 6 million or so. I would take the 21 million if i were him.

Butter · 12-10-2004, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by cthomer5000

Yes. Every year we have ESPN hyping a "little LeBron."

It's completely crazy. This is the 2nd year, I mean GIVE US A DAMN BREAK ESPN.

CraigSca · 12-10-2004, 07:44 AM

Sometimes it's hard to blame the media for this. The fact is, people are interested, people watch the game, and it gets ratings that translate into advertising revenue.

You wish they would use a little discretion sometimes, but these people have jobs and want to take care of their families like we all do.

cartman · 12-10-2004, 10:07 AM

Mark this name down: Benjamin Schaefer

Sure he's only 3 years old, but he's a lock. He's my cousin's little boy. She's 6 foot 1, her hubby is 6 foot 8, and he has two brothers over 7 foot. He's gonna be a giant. He is already p0wning the other kids on the pre-school court.

ShaefIllini · 12-10-2004, 10:31 AM

Well, if you want to look waaay ahead, I read this article, and this kid sounds like a freak of nature.

hxxp://www.presstelegram.com/Stories/0,1413,204~29360~2566191,00.html

cody8200 · 12-10-2004, 11:01 AM

I just saw this Oden guy. I hope he gets his ass to IU. We need him so damn bad!!!

INDalltheway · 12-10-2004, 03:32 PM

I played against Oden in 4th grade. It was his first year ever playing, and he was horrible... but he was over 6' at the time. My good friend blocked his shot though, and now that gets talked about all of the time. It is crazy to think that I have played against someone that has a great chance of being a #1 pick....

sterlingice · 12-11-2004, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by cartman

Mark this name down: Benjamin Schaefer

Sure he's only 3 years old, but he's a lock. He's my cousin's little boy. She's 6 foot 1, her hubby is 6 foot 8, and he has two brothers over 7 foot. He's gonna be a giant. He is already p0wning the other kids on the pre-school court.

HAHAHA!

SI

duckman · 12-11-2004, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by cartman

Mark this name down: Benjamin Schaefer

Sure he's only 3 years old, but he's a lock. He's my cousin's little boy. She's 6 foot 1, her hubby is 6 foot 8, and he has two brothers over 7 foot. He's gonna be a giant. He is already p0wning the other kids on the pre-school court.

Does he need an agent?

12-09-2004, 05:25 PM	#4
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	Not only is he 7' but he is reportedly very skilled. I agree ESPN is overhyping the guy, but like LeBron this guy might live up to it.. or he might crumble under the hype. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

12-10-2004, 07:44 AM	#10
CraigSca Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Not Delaware - hurray!	Sometimes it's hard to blame the media for this. The fact is, people are interested, people watch the game, and it gets ratings that translate into advertising revenue. You wish they would use a little discretion sometimes, but these people have jobs and want to take care of their families like we all do. __________________ She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah! She loves you, yeah! how do you know? how do you know?

12-10-2004, 10:07 AM	#11
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Mark this name down: Benjamin Schaefer Sure he's only 3 years old, but he's a lock. He's my cousin's little boy. She's 6 foot 1, her hubby is 6 foot 8, and he has two brothers over 7 foot. He's gonna be a giant. He is already p0wning the other kids on the pre-school court. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

12-09-2004, 05:11 PM	#2
dolfin High School JV Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Texas	This one's not so little... a 7' 16 yr old!

12-09-2004, 11:35 PM	#7
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Remember the name Kevin Love

12-09-2004, 11:59 PM	#8
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	There is no reason for Oden to go to college. He is a lock for the #1 pick, and a 3 year guarantee of about 15 million dollars, with a likely 4th year option pickup of another 6 million or so. I would take the 21 million if i were him.

12-10-2004, 10:31 AM	#12
ShaefIllini Mascot Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicago, IL	Well, if you want to look waaay ahead, I read this article, and this kid sounds like a freak of nature. hxxp://www.presstelegram.com/Stories/0,1413,204~29360~2566191,00.html

12-10-2004, 11:01 AM	#13
cody8200 High School Varsity Join Date: Nov 2000	I just saw this Oden guy. I hope he gets his ass to IU. We need him so damn bad!!!

12-10-2004, 03:32 PM	#14
INDalltheway College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Chicago	I played against Oden in 4th grade. It was his first year ever playing, and he was horrible... but he was over 6' at the time. My good friend blocked his shot though, and now that gets talked about all of the time. It is crazy to think that I have played against someone that has a great chance of being a #1 pick....

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