Greg Oden's basketball comeback is temporarily sidelined.
The former No. 1 overall pick, who signed a million dollar contract earlier this year with the Jiangsu Dragons of the Chinese Basketball Association, is out for three weeks due to a hand injury.
After making a promising debut in China, ESPN sources say Greg Oden has suffered a hand injury there likely to sideline him three weeks
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) October 25, 2015
But early indications are that it won't be long-term thing as Oden, former No. 1 overall pick in the NBA, tries to relaunch career in China
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) October 25, 2015
Silver lining? At least it's not season-ending, and at least it doesn't involve his knees. Here's to hoping Oden can turn it around overseas. The big fella is only 27 years-old.
