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Greg Oden reflects on 2007 draft, expected to go No. 2 behind Durant

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Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Greg Oden reflects on 2007 draft, expected to go No. 2 behind Durant
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Greg Oden expressed surprise at being selected No. 1 overall in the 2007 NBA Draft, ahead of Kevin Durant. He wanted to return to Ohio State for another year but was persuaded to go pro by his coach, who believed Oden would be a top-two pick. This revelation sheds light on Oden's mindset leading up to the draft and the expectations placed on him during that time.

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  • •Oden was selected first overall in the 2007 NBA Draft.
  • •He did not expect to be picked ahead of Durant.
  • •Oden wanted to return to college but was advised against it.
  • •His coach believed he would be a top-two pick.
  • •This reflects the expectations surrounding rookie draft decisions.
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Greg Oden didn't expect to go No. 1 over Kevin Durant, wanted to go back to college

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