107 Quotes by Greg Oden

I'm from the inner city of Buffalo.

My mom didn't have a lot of money.

You gotta be nice. The way I look at it, why not be a nice guy to people?

I'll know that when I play a good game, a decent game, and I know when I can play a lot better and aggressive, when I can take over a game myself.

I know it's a team game, but, you know, the great ones can do that - have their team involved and take over a game.

I don't want to be one of those guys that people just talk about. I'm not good with people talking about me. I'd rather be the guy that just goes out and proves himself, and there's nothing left to say.

I don't want to be one of those guys who is just there. I want to be a guy that's on a team that makes it and be an All-Star and has a chance to always win an NBA championship.

Me being in shape allows me to be more mobile and do better things, make bigger plays.