The ESPYS
Well last night was the taping of the ESPY awards. I had a blast. I got to go with Michael Conley Sr and Chris Talbott aka GQ. It was a great time. When I arrived somebody said "may I take your bag Mr. Oden". I just smiled because honestly I'm still thinking that no one knows my name if they don't play basketball. When I walked in, I saw a whole bunch of football players. They are real cool and diesel. They like to talk and they are friendly. A lot of them talked about their colleges and most of them were from Michigan. They gave me a hard time. They were all cool about it though. That first night was the TI party at the Roosevelt. There were a lot of people there when I got there. All I wanted to do was watch him perform, but I couldn't cause i was way too hungry to pass up the food. When I finally got to the place where he was performing, he did one song and was done. I was in there for 15 mins after hoping he would come back out but when I realized almost everyone had left the place I got the hint that it was over.
The next day I got to present the Gatorade Player of the Year, an award that I was involved in two years ago and last year. I won it last year. Those times spent with the Gatorade people where the best times of my life. I got to see almost everyone from the previous times I was there and I missed them. For them to ask me to be a part of it, I answered yes with no hesitation. After that I had to go get ready for the ESPYs. I was looking all good in my suit. People usually say the man makes the suit. Well, in my case the tie made the suit, honestly. I got to be on the red carpet with all the stars and celebrities. It was crazy to me because I still don't look at myself as one. But people would come up and say hi to me and I would be star struck. I'm not gonna leak too much about the show except that whoever watches it, you have to watch the beginning when it first comes on because Mr. Kimmel talked about me. I also presented the 4th or 5th award. Shaq called me out -- it was funny. The show was hilarious. I was sitting next to LeBron's Mom. She and I laughed almost the whole show. Also 2 seats down was Ms. Regina King and she was very beautiful, but I didn't talk to her. The post party was cool. It was packed. I was excited to meet everyone there, but the two that I smile about the most are Kendra from "The Girls Next Door" and Sarah Underwood "Playmate of The Year" -- she is from Oregon ;). They were two of the finest women I have ever met, hands down. Those two were the stars that I won't stop telling people I met for years. In a wrap, the ESPYs were a blast and I would love to go back again.
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Glad to hear that your enjoying yourself. Hopefully you can get some rest after your surgery (wont be bad) then you will be ready to tear it up in late August! Looking foreward to watching the ESPYS.
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yeah you should it is hilarious but you got to watch from the beginning though
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jimmy kimmel said u look like grady from sanford and son
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Sounds like fun, I wish you had your tonsils taken out a long time ago so you could play summer league, it's weak with out you or LA. There are way better woman out there than the two you names though, look at Jessica Alba in F4 2. Also that one girl from Transformers...damn..stay up man...Dunk on Shaq next year if you get the chance.
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yeah but i havent meet them in person though.
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Nice to hear you had a good time, can't wait to see you tearing up the court come NBA season.
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Oh and another thing, it's been like a hundred here in Portland ever day this week but today. Not only was it 100 yesterday but there was an earthquake..just to let you know what's up at home.
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i heard that but i didnt feel anything
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Rosecity, your thinking of Megan Fox from Transformers. And... yes... Very nice.
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Keep doin work GO...or else Van Treese is going come up on you in a few years. haha keep ballin' out man. You hang out with the Horse at all at the espys?
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Glad to hear your having a great time!! I hope this year was great, i loved the year Jamie Fox hosted. The song to Serina Williams was funny!! How's the thoart, heard you are having surgey?
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yeah the surgery went ok but i think lebrons thing and his song to serena are two of the best skits ever
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Glad to hear your having a great time!! I hope this year was great, i loved the year Jamie Fox hosted. The song to Serina Williams was funny!! How's the thoart, heard you are having surgey?
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Mike Wilbon role played you on PTI the other day and hit it right on the money. He said something like, "I'm gonna look good in my new suit!" I have two suits and I don't look particularly good in one them, but I've got awesome ties. Where do you get your suits dude?
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lol did he really thats hilarious
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Thank You MR.Oden for telling us about the ESPY's .
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I hear you'll be in the Vancouver Clinic in Vancouver WA for your operation. Although I know it's not a sightseeing visit, I just gotta say,
Welcome to our town Greg!
I heard you were looking forward to the unlimited ice cream! After the operation, check out Sheridan's Frozen Custard just 2 miles down the street, best soft serve ever. period. -
What happen 2 Ron Lewis? Is he playing in the NBA?
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Hey MR.Oden I heard MR.Conley JR is getting a yardbarker account do you know anything about that?
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Thanks for the link sumitg82
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he has been had one
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sounds great oden sound like a lot of nice people there did you get to talk to shak any if so what did he have to talk to you about
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watch the espys and youll see what he said about me
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Sounds like you had a great time, G.O.!
Hey, I heard most of the team is getting together a month before TC to start practicing together. I know a lot of Blazers did last year and I am just so happy to be a season ticket holder when the players are so serious about winning that they'll give up some of their off time.
Good luck with the surgery and get some rest! :)
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Funny thing, I was going to say you should throw a paragraph in but maybe this doesn't allow it because mine came out as one paragraph instead of three different paragraphs. Maybe you can use hmtl tags here. Let me try
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just wish the show was live when we see it sunday. oh well, THANKS JANET& JUSTIN!
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just wish the show was live when we see it sunday. oh well, THANKS JANET& JUSTIN!
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Can you post some pics of those fine ladies? :o)
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i dont have any
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Greg, I'm proud of you and the way you are handling your fame! Keep focused and true! K. Madley
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thanks
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Wow, I have to say that I'm jealous. Sounds like you had an amazing time. I'm glad you're enjoying your newfound stardom and having fun, because you should never forget to sit back and enjoy your success. But (I'm sure you've heard it a million times) pleasepleaseplease make sure you don't get too sidetracked. You are extremely talented, and we all want to see you prove yourself at the next level. Stay focused on work, but take frequent party breaks :)
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god i hope you dunk on shaq
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You're staying genuine as the fame rolls in man, I like that. I look forward to your spots on the Espy's. BTW, I saw your interview with
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"Miss Gossip" on the Internet and that was funny. Are you friends with Chris Paul? Peace -Dave
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yeah i first met him on my visit at wake forest hes pretty cool
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Wow, Sarah Underwood! Us mere mortals are in awe!
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i was in awe too
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What's with the thumbs down about this? Must be your girlfriend and her friends. Looks like you're on a short leash dude!
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Less celebrity appearences and more conditioning GregO. Defense, Defense, Defense and rebounding if your gonna wear Buck's old number.
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I'm so jealous... hope you had an amazing time! You're so blessed!!
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"MR. ODEN" (LOL),
HAVE ALL THE FUN YOU CAN, WHILE YOU CAN!!!!! ITS GREAT TO HEAR YOU'RE GETTING OUT EVOLVING INTO THE VIP YOU ARE! -
what up G.O.! Sounds like you had a fabulous time at the espys! Hope you're surgery goes well. Lots of rest. As a proud season ticket holder of the Portland Trailblazers, I am excited for the upcoming season!
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Hope your girlfriend isn't too jelous about you sitting by Kendra and Sarah Underwood. lol!
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shes sitting right next to me now with this mean look on her face, but she just hating
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We'll I was at pioneer courthouse square and saw ur girlfriend when you introduced her, and I have to say she is much prettier than those two you saw at the espys, she's got nothing to wory about I bet.
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