Oregon Mentors Event

Last Saturday I had an event for Oregon Mentors called Greg Oden's Summer Slam, it was a fun event where lots of kids and their mentors came out and just had a fun day. It was open to the public so there was also booths where people can sign up to be mentors. I went to every booth and learned a little about all the mentoring programs that are around Portland, there are some really good ones that need help. So if anyone out there that wants to look into it, believe me there are a lot of kids that need and older influence in their lives thats not their parents. The event also had games like Guitar Hero 3, Pin Pong, Air Hockey, a Shuffle Board, blow up things, and kareokee. People have already seen the video of me singing N'synce "Its Gonna Be Me," im not gonna lie, i sound terrible. My thing was it was for the kids they enjoyed me singing so thats all that matters. Also the court at the Rose Garden was open so i went down and ended the day playing Knock Out with the little kids first then the big kids, and yes I WON, i even dunked on a kid. Dont ask me how in a game of knock out, but i managed. In all it was a fun day and im happy the idea of mentoring and that the mentors and mentees had a fun time out.

40 Comments On: "Oregon Mentors Event"

 
Now that you got your practice on that kid, when you play the Spurs, please dunk on Bruce Bowen.

LMAO..You dunked on a kid? That's just wrong. Well this is old news but thanks for posting. Stay away from Travis Outlaw, he's sick. No more problems for the Blazers.

haha that dunked on kid will have a story to tell for the rest of his life!

haha, you're pretty much awesome. lol nice dancing....

aw sounds like you had fun greg!! you're a sweet singer too by the way :)

Awesome song, Greg.
Sure, the "technical" details might have been a bit "unpolished", but you bring the fire for sure, and you're obviously having a good time. I can't wait to see that kind of fire and fun on the court this season -- keep it up!

dunkin on the kids Greg? the kids? LOL! thats all-time

Dunking on kids is what you'll be doing in the NBA throughout your career. Look forward to seeing you on the court soon.

You may not be the best singer, but you can definitely move! Let's see Przybilla try that slide!

Love that video

i wished i could have been dunked on by greg...

I heard you are catching some heat around the PF for that little N'Sync number. I love it! We need more personalities in this league.

I have also heard that even without some key guys the pick up games are looking good. Any chance in your next entry you could talk a little bit about who on the team you are impressed by?

LA is said to have gotten HUGE in the off season. Any truth?

Oh and Greg, I know you only see Dwight Howard twice a year but please, please, please, when you are down on the block with him just start whispering rudy, rudy, rudy, and see if he pee's a little in anticipation of getting face dunked on!!!!!!!!!!

Mr.Oden you are one special person the amount of time you spend developing the youth in the Portland area is inspirational.you are truly one of a kind thank you so much.....

Yo GO- good to see you posting in the Yard more often. I bet you are excited to start your 1st NBA season and show you are healthy to the nay-sayers. GO for ROY!! We love you in Portland- keep up the great work.

You sounded just like J. Timberlake - and don't let anyone tell you differently.

u r so sweet i bet your peepee tastes like fruit punch, ya thats disgusting but it drives the point home

Thanks?

Dude... That is terrible... But good times...

Oden, it took me 30 seconds to figure out what song it was you were singing (eventhough I knew it), but Big Ups for putting yourself out there. I am sure you brought nothing but smiles to the faces of those kids. Try not singing so much through your nose next time!

thats cool man!

LOL!
No offense, you do sound terrible singing N*Sync, but you sounded great at the ESPY'S!

greg oden can sing 5 parts of an nsync song at once. you're in the wrong business my friend.
LMAOOOOOO

Can't wait to see you bringing the real man's game back to the NBA. The power game is what I love to watch. Man it would have been cool if you and Shaq were in the same generation.

Oh Greg we love your video. Brought me back to the time Don sang for the team in Fort Wayne. I think he was your singing mentor (well maybe your first inspiration to sing). I can still see you sitting there in shock watching him.
Love you and can't wait to see you in your 'day job.' Win and Don will sing to you again (We are the Champions was his first song).

I have seen that several times..
By the way, I am a chinese.I 'd like to hope for your performance again! And the next season!

Greg I'm not sure how it works but come Oct 27th draft me on 2k9's other season. My GT is DWade117.

GREG, please do not sing anymore. I love you man, but please, just stop it! Cant wait to FINALLY get to break out my number 52 jersey for games this year. I will be at that thing at the RG on Friday, I hope to get an autograph man! Later.

Greg,
I just saw you on the 11:00PM news and I absolutely HAVE TO beg you to please, please shave that awful beard off. I realize that Abe Lincoln is worthy of admiration, but do you really need to look like him too? Ugh! Please Greg, for the women of Portland.....Shave! I have thought for years that the Blazers need an image consultant and now I am certain of it. Facial hair aside, you're great and I wish you the best of luck this season.

Ninapdx, for the people of Portland, go away.

whats up with the shirt

whats up with that shirt is obama owns john bush errrrrrr mccain GO OBAMA!! and yes ninapdx get a life u loser!!! Obama/Oden 08!!! lets gooooo

Hey Greg,
Looking forward to seeing you on the Obama advert you are producing tomorrow! Please post it on your blog for us all to see.
Mark

I see that Greg made a comment on how his tax bracket means he should probably vote for McCain. That's not true at all considering all people do well under Obama's plan. If McCain cuts taxes for rich people and raises them on the middle class, less money is being spent by the majority of people who propel the economy (middle class). That means the economy does worse, money loses it's value, and means your millions aren't worth as much. If everyone does well though your millions are worth more. Obama is what we need.

if you only help middle class how will you get anywhere. you will stay middle class. besides thats not what will go on with mCains plan

I saw Greg's dunk on the kid - it was funnier than the kareokee (sp). One of the older kids used the tactic of knocking Greg's ball out to the 3-point line. It came right to one of my mentees who tossed it back to Greg. Greg then spun and jammed the ball home to the cheers of the mentees and mentors.
Now when me and the other mentor that I drove up with (we took 11 boys) see the boy who tossed the ball back, we talk it up and the kid just smiles! Awesome!

that cool your doin that oden. teach some kids how to tear it up G.O. style

greg how come you don't blog anymore? I miss it!

Greg, if you are looking for a mental mentor, I'm the guy. Garrett G. Griffin, Progressive Athletic Strategist. E-mail or call me any time, any hour with any question. If I don't know the answer, I'll find it for you. My expertise is Sports Motivation. xxbhoute@live.com or 281-599-3395 in Houston, Texas. By the way, your coach and my wife are cousins so you might even see me soon. Good luck this season. Glad to see you are back in the swing of things.

hey greg its yo barber..ive been trying to get in touch with you ..i still have the same numer ..hit me G

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