What's Playing on Greg Oden's iPod?

Back up in your ass with another installment of the iPod athlete mix. And this week it's none other than the #1 pick in the NBA Draft, Greg Oden. We found some pretty intriguing selections from the big fella. For those special occasions, Greg busts out his "Soul Down" playlist. And we were more than happy to (fictionally) take a look-see.

Mr. Oden has some classics from the golden era of Soul/R&B, as well as the birth of Rap and Hip-Hop. And he very well should...wasn't this the era he grew up in? Yes, we know...not another shameless joke geared at the age of Greg Oden. Yup, the joke is old and we know Greg is old. So, this is it...we promise to move on, but let's explore that playlist first. Shall we? Follow me...

Somebody's Watching Me - Rockwell: This track takes Oden all the way back to High School. This was the jam and he still can't believe this was just a one hit wonder. Regardless, it's always kindles up the memories of yesteryear. And he's got no qualms about cutting a rug when this hits the earbuds.

Easy - The Commodores: A relaxing track that is used for pre-game serenity. Greg was still a young lad when this hit the airwaves, but he knew it would always bring out his inner calm.

Peter Piper - Run D.M.C: Man this was the shit back in the day. The first true taste of Hip-Hop Oden ever got at the ripe age of 17. This was gold, like getting that first taste of poontang. It was a groundbreaking find for young Greg.

Always and Forever - Al Green: A little something for the ladies. If it ain't a Barry White serenade than it fucking better be Al Green.

September - Earth, Wind and Fire: Everyone has a little cheese dick in them. And if anything this helps to show Greg Oden isn't a statue. He has never been afraid to sing along: "ah eh ya...dancin' in September...ah eh ya!"

Double Dutch Bus - Frankie Smith: The birth of "izzle and shizzle" speak. And as popular as it's become today...Oden was on board the double dizzle bizzle way back when.

Eric B for President - Eric B. And Rakim: Dude lost his virginity to this track back in '87...so it's always gonna have some sentimental value for the Big man.

What's Up Doc? (Can We Rock) - Fu-Schnickens: A little more in the modern era of Rap for Greg, but this is his hat tip to Shaq-Fu. He knows the big fella is looking for him and he wants to understand just what the Diesel means when he says: "I'm the hooper, the hyper. Protected by Viper. When I rock the hoop yo, you'd better decipher. In other words you'd better make a funky decision - 'cause I'm a be a Shaq knife, and cut you with precision."

Karma Chameleon - Culture Club: Look, Greg wants you to know he's not at all gay and that's cool if that's your preference. He just likes to dance this recognizably gay song, that is all...OK?

I Just Called to Say - Stevie Wonder: Beneath that rugged exterior is the soul of a man. Greg Oden is a lover ladies and gents. This is the song to get his swerve on...if you get my drift. And it always chokes the big fella up...just a little.

Rapper's Delight - Sugarhill Gang: Greg Oden was there when it all went down. Yup, the birth of Rap. And this little ditty brings he him back to the nostalgia.

Back to the Hotel - N2Deep: Direct qoute from Oden himself: "These mutha fucka's is white? Nah?"

Mrs. Robinson - Simon and Garfunkel: Greg Oden keeps this tune on the iPod for when he's riding in the car with his moms, Mrs. Robinson. You see, it's a little known fact that Greg Oden actually IS David Robinson. David Robinson IS Greg Oden. You've all been duped. And I've been trying so hard to squeeze some life out this joke, you can call me the Juiceman. Speaking of the Juiceman, they look kind of alike.