Report: Greg Oden’s drinking an issue during Miami Heat’s season

According to a report, Greg Oden’s drinking was a problem both during an alleged incident of domestic abuse last month as well as during the 2013-14 season he spent with the Miami Heat.

Michael Wallace of ESPN.com reported there were warning signs about Oden’s drinking while he was with the Heat.

"Privately, his battle with personal demons still raged, according to multiple sources. Alcohol abuse remained a concern last season as he sat out many games because of soreness in his knees and back. When he was left in Miami during road trips early in the season, he often was spotted at local sports bars and restaurants, including a Hooters across the street from AmericanAirlines Arena, to watch the games."

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Oden pleaded not guilty to felony battery charges after he was arrested Aug. 7 in Lawrence, Ind., for allegedly punching his ex-girlfriend in the face.

However, according to the original police report, Oden admitted that he did it.

"“Things got out of control and I started to go after the victim,” Oden was quoted by police as saying (per FOX59.com). “I was wrong and I know what has to happen.”"

He faces an Oct. 22 trial on the felony count as well as two misdemeanor battery counts.

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