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Today in LA i had a thing i had to do for the company 2K. It was alot of fun and i was joined by one of my good friends Michael Conley Jr. It was a good time. I haven't seen him since Vegas summer league. We had a long day today. We had to be down stairs in the hotel lobby at 8.30. We didn't get done till about 5. We did motion capture, which was really cool, with the tight suits and the censor things all over you. It was my first time doing all that stuff and it was weird being in tights all day, with people looking at me and little kids around. I didn't have alot to do, just post up and dunk. They actually got me shooting some jump shots. I made them so i told them to put my three-point shooting at like 50 % (I wish).
We also had a photo shoot in our Ohio State jerseys that was pretty cool. Then finally the highlight of my day, Michael and i shooting a commercial for the game College Hoops 2K8. It was my first commercial so i had a good time with it. Its a pretty funny commercial so when it comes out i hope people will like it and go out and buy the game that im on the cover of. When it comes out it shouldn't be to hard to find. It has this handsome African American fellow who played at The Ohio State University and he looks like he is 40. Thanks again to 2K for putting me on the cover and being my first commercial.
39 Comments:
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Wow! That means a lot. College basketball and college sports all together usually don't put sophomores on covers, let alone freshmen. I already knew I was gonna buy the game but now I HAVE to have it as soon as it hits shelves. And since your gone, can you play with yourself on the game? I was just wondering. And we all know your at least an 80% 3-point shooter, but you never shoot cause why shoot a 25 footer when you can much easily dunk on someone? haha.
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I wouldn't say you look 40... More like 50... j/k, man. Can't wait for the game!
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Cant wait till it comes out. You'll be the first Blazer ever to make the cover of a NBA game.
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Don't forget when Blazers vs. Bull came out for the Super Nintendo. I rocked at that game.
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I had a Sega Genesis..It had the extended memory "larger cartridge" packed in!!!
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i don't think Greg was even born when the Super Nintendo came out.
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Super Nintendo came out in 1990... G.O. was in diapers. I keep forgetting he's 10 years younger than me. Dammit I'm old! NOOOOO!!!
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Actually Steve Smith made the cover for a game a while back... he was a Blazer at the time so I believe he was the first
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It is college.
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I'm still waiting to see you in your Blazers uniform in a video game. That will be tight. I'll have you playing with Brandon Roy at the 2, Clyde Drexler at the 3, LaMarcus as the 4, and I will create a player and add myself at the PG. I'll be leading the league with 50 assists per game. ;-)
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you are thte man. i'm so glad you're going to be playing in portland. can't wait to see you this season! -
Haha! Handsome? Ok ok. Congrats on the cover.
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Thats great that you a Mike got to hang out. We're going to miss you in Columbus and follow your every move in the NBA. I'm definately going to get College Hoops 2K8 and NBA 2K8.
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Thats awesome G.O do you know your own stats in the game? haha how is your throat? cant wait to see you play vs tim duncan in your first game. nervous?
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Haha...I actually laughed out loud at that post. You're hilarious, man. Wish you would've gotten some video footage of you two running around and dunking in tights...I'm sure it was priceless :)
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Did they have you playing defense at all in those tights? Defense, defense, defense GregO. It'll be your fastest way into the playoffs.
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So the motion capture info will be used in NBA 2K8 right? That new hi-def TV was worth every penny now! Already told my co-workers I will be leaving early on October 30th because of the 5:00 oclock start.
Don't let the championship ring ceremony intimidate you. The Blazers have two Duncans now! LOL -
You're a funny guy Greg. You're gonna go far, and not just in the league.
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I can't believe they put Othello on the cover. I figured they would have gone with you.
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super greg now develop a hook shot ala kareem ...
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Oden you wanna know why you are the cover? Because you kick A^^
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Greg. I'm glad that you are following Bill Russell's advice. . . and are HAVING FUN!
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It's good that you can joke about the things that people say about you like the whole looking really old thing. It shows that you don't take things too seriously that people say about you. That will go a long way being in the media spotlight 24/7. Good luck with the rest of the off season.
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anything greg oden im buying
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Congratulations on the cover of the game!
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When it comes out it shouldn't be to hard to find. It has this handsome African American fellow who played at The Ohio State University and he looks like he is 40."
Haha, yea I'll look for it man. -
Congrats on the cover & commercial! I hope you can talk someone in @ NIke to do a "LIL" Greg character!! That would be classic. Do you play any video games?
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Yeah... They should do a "The Odens meet The LeBrons" commecial.
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Better yet, since Greg thinks he looks so old, he could be the old Lebron.
Just look at him and Lebron... they almost look alike. -
GO, does it bother you that Portland didn't try to make that trade to get the third pick aka Conley?
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No update about the spalding gig?
I'm a little disappointed (if only because I was hoping to see myself in the video update). -
Speakin as a handsome guy who looked 40 at age 19, I still got the chicks...so I wouldn't be sweating it!
Congrats on your first commercial. Soon, you'll probably be doing all kinds of them here in Portland..like for Franz bread or GI Joes or some mattress company.
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Greg, congrats on the cover. Hope your Mono is okay haha. We can't wait to get the season started.
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Cool story. I'll be sure to be draining 3's with you in the game if you are at 50%!
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When you say that the game has a handsome African American fellow who played at The Ohio State University and he looks like he is 40 on the cover did you mean Tony Campbell? That sounds a little odd.
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I was hoping Josh McRoberts was on the cover. Anyway congrats on the cover Greg!
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you're f'ing hilarious dude! :)
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OG I am so excited that you are coming to PDX and for a very long time , you're already one of the funniest guys in sports, well anyways welcome to Portland, you'll fit right in.
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I am glad you are enjoying yourself right now. I am sure when the season starts, the pressure will be on you. But, I am sure that you will be able to handle it! Hope you have a good season!
