The Portland TrailBlazers announced that their top draft pick, 7-foot center Greg Oden, is likely going to miss his first NBA season due to knee surgery.  This is the same organization that drafted Sam Bowie instead of Michael Jordan, and then watched as Bowie flamed out due to injuries.  The Blazers did enjoy a limited run of success with Bill Walton in the late 70’s before Walton’s legs went kaplooey, but this organization needs to figure out how to win without a 7-foot center because they just can’t seem to keep one healthy.  On the other hand if I’m a 7-foot prodigy and I’m drafted by Portland I’m holding out until they trade me.  And yes I’m superstitious.