If only Oden never got injured. 😞 (via rosssmith/IG)

This one hits different. 😢

#GregOden
#Injuries
#NBA
#Emotional

[roybatty]

He's a big man, with a big heart and a very deep rooted sense of humility.

[bcameo]

Oden if you’re reading this, watching you play was an amazing experience. You’re so humble and genuine, you were put on this earth for a purpose! Peace and love brotha

[ericwango]

such a man just the way he talks, you know he has a soft heart, great dude.

[combatbeatdown]

Media used to SLAM this guy so hard, I met him twice and he was the most down to earth humblest guy. I hope he finds joy with whatever he does 🙏

[syedfarzeenahmad]

The fact you can see the sadness and sorrow in his eyes makes me cry

[cynicaltimber]

Damn, the pain after the smile. Money isn't everything when you lose the thing you love most and dedicate your life to.

[jakem]

Oden is literally definition of a “Gentle Giant”. Dude seems so sweet and won’t hurt anyone no matter what they say about him. He had Joel Embiid potential. He didn’t deserve to be injured or be called a bust.

[xxyouraccountisgoodxxgamer]

So many people walking around with broken dreams and still continue to work harder they have my BIG RESPECT

[kamarpreet]

He was so sweet and the moment his expression changed idk why tears rolled out of my eyes...there was so much pain in there. I hope he's able to overcome whatever it is that makes him feel that way.

[tibimatei]

He's just smiling and then kinda turns into a melancholic smile, a nostalgic one, then he's real sober cuz he remembers it all. Poor guy

[jamestimbers]

Oden’s story was just heartbreaking! He’s a very strong and inspirational person.

[jaime]

After leaving the NBA, Greg Oden returned to Ohio State to complete his degree, while there he was a student manager for the basketball team and helped with player development. He graduated with his degree in 2019 and became an athlete advisor for Edyoucore Sports & Entertainment.

[jamal.s]

Hes a big man with a very big heart we will never forget him i wish he was still playing

[sidbdtn]

He smiled while speaking to her and his smile immediately fell after she went away. It really broke my heart.

[DustinIsDriving]

That’s a heart breaking moment if I ever saw one… that “I use to” almost made me cry

[Izzygz]

Only the OGs know how powerful that “i used to “ means

[ringlol]

I would think every season “he’s coming back this year” this hit me right in the feels

[I.am.dEVIOUS]

He started walking without putting back his headphones and started to think about all the good times he had when he was playing. This truely hurts me. That man needs a hug.

[notwho_youthinkso]

This made me cry, she was so happy and confident, but she didn’t know.

[vaishnavrodi]

Such a humble guy. He doesn’t deserve this. God bless him ❤😔