Greg Oden – Portland Trail Blazers
Sadly, Greg Oden’s name is synonymous with the term “bust.” Oden’s rather brief NBA career was plagued by injuries and it all came to a screeching halt in December 2009. A teammate bumped into Oden which sent him to the ground and this simple fall was all it took to break Oden’s kneecap. He missed the rest of the season, underwent numerous surgeries throughout the years, and he didn’t play again until the 2013-2014 season with the Miami Heat, after which he was cut anyway. He’s now with the Jiangsu Dragons in the Chinese League.
Greg Oden -Portland Trail Blazers
Derrick Rose – Chicago Bulls
Before 2012 rolled around, Derrick Rose had a glowing and impressive career. He was NBA Rookie of the Year in 2009, All-NBA First Team in 2011, a 3× NBA All-Star from 2010–2012, and the NBA MVP in 2011. Tragically, during the first round of the 2012 NBA Playoffs against the 76ers, Rose tore his ACL in his left knee. He required surgery and was subsequently sidelined for the entire season. Rose would return in 2013–14, but he suffered yet another injury. Rose returned once again the following season, but his knee injuries continued to sideline him, until he was finally traded to the Knicks in June 2016.
Derrick Rose – Chicago Bulls
