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Center: Greg Oden
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Pretty soon, there is going to be a law passed that states the topic of a "bust" cannot be touched upon without discussing Greg Oden.

Despite having three season-ending injuries to his name, the Portland Trail Blazers were adamant about retaining his services—or lack thereof—because they believed he would return to the court this year. However, Oden has already suffered a setback in his rehabilitation and it has become less likely that he will return to the court at all this season.

Heading into the season, the expectation wasn't that Oden would become an All-Star, reach his full-potential or even broach the line of effectiveness, it was simply that he would step foot on the hardwood during an actual game.

Mission not accomplished.