I admit it, I was wrong

Three years ago this June I proclaimed that Portland would be stupid not to take Greg Oden first overall in the NBA draft. I was very confident with what Oden could do for any team, especially one with a lot of young talent like Portland. They already had Brandon Roy at the 3 and Aldridge at power forward. Sure they had Pryzbilla at center, but Oden was the next sure thing. He had the height, he had the low post moves and he was athletic for a guy his size. He also was low key and would stay out of trouble. I got into many arguments over him and Durant, and it turns I was wrong. Very wrong. Durant may not be able to lead his team past the Lakers this year, but it might be the last year he will not be able to. The Lakers are loaded, Kobe is still probably the second best player in the NBA, Gasol is among the best big men, Artest can still play D, Lamar Oden may not have evolved into LaMarvelous, but he is good. Durant's supporting cast meanwhile could still be in college.

I was wrong about Oden, but I think I was more wrong about Durant. Next year I think he moves into the spot as the best player not named Lebron. Next year I think the Thunder represent the West. Maybe next year we will get to see what Oden can do. Next year the Timberwolves will still be competing with the Thursday night men's rec league for the biggest attendance.