Trail Blazers center Greg Oden believes that he can be an All-Star in the NBA if he can stay healthy.

"When I get out there 100 percent, everybody will see what kind of player I am," Oden said. "When I get 100 percent and I get to improve on the court, I feel I can be an All-Star."

Oden, who has been out since hurting his knee on Dec. 6, 2009, will turn just 23 years old in January.

"It's just tough," he said of his latest injury. "This is difficult because you can't really know what the timetable is. If I get out there and I'm not 100 percent, I'm not helping the team. I'm hurting them. So that's what I'm waiting on, to get to 100 percent.

"But I'm definitely keeping my spirits up, especially being around all (his teammates). They definitely pick me up a little more. I'm always staying positive."