Greg Oden

Greg Oden entered the NBA about six years ago. He was the dominating Ohio State center who was a number one draft pick at the age of 19.

He played about one season and had such bad knees that he had micro-fracture surgery on one of them by the end of his first season. He later had the same surgery performed on the other knee for the same reason. He hasn't played any basketball for four seasons because of those knees.

But he's attempting a comeback with the Miami Heat this season. He had his first NBA practice in a very long time yesterday. His knees are better. He's been cleared to practice. And the Heat see him as a potential secret weapon.

The best part is that he is still ONLY 25 years old. If he's healthy and can play, he might still become one of the most dominating big men in the game's history.

Or he may be forced to retire again because of those knees. I hate the Heat, but I'm still rooting for Oden to succeed.