Kevin Durant had a special yuletide greeting for Greg Oden when the two NBA rookies met on the Portland hardwood on Christmas Eve:

“Man, you’ve gotten big.”

The SEATTLE TIMES overhears the exchange between the Sonics star & the Blazers’ benchwarmer at the Rose Garden on Tuesday. During his season-long absence due to a knee injury, Oden’s weight has ballooned from 250 to 290 pounds.

The top two draft picks last saw each other at an exhibition game in October, when Oden was still on crutches. Durant’s glad that Oden is a little more mobile this time around, if not a lot more heavier: “It’s good seeing him walking around. But he’s big, though.”

Looks like Greg needs to revise his workout regimen.

THINGS TO DO IN PORTLAND WHEN YOUR SEASON’S DEAD: So Greg Oden won’t be hitting the floor for the Blazers this season. What’s a #1 draft pick to do?

Apart from cheering on his new teammates (and bailing them out of jail afterwards), Oden now has time to check out some of the other sports options in town.For instance, Jerry Glanville is back on the sidelines, as the former Falcons & Oilers coach is now leading the 1-AA Portland State Vikings.

It’s known that during his NFL days, Glanville would leave two tickets at will call for Elvis Presley, in case the King ever decided to show up.For fun, Greg might consider hitting the hip PDX boutiques for a sequin jumpsuit and pompadour wig - then show up at the next PSU game in his new attire, announcing in a Presley-esque drawl, “Here I am, thank you very much. Now, where my seats at?”

And as the winter months drag on, Greg can check out the Winter Hawks, Portland’s entry in the junior Western Hockey League.

And if he wants to practice some law, Oden can send a tip to “Dollar” Bill Wirtz about possible copyright infringement.And were sure there’s museums, symphonies and fine- dining establishments to enjoy in the Rose City, just like any other big-name metropolis.