Greg Oden returned home to Lawrence North high school on Tuesday during an appearance for Topps, according to The Indianapolis Star.

He took part in several endorsement-related activities while home and took the court in Portland warmups as part of a contest, playing horse and 1-on-2 with a pair of winners.

"I've got a long summer ahead of me. I've got to take it slow to make sure nothing happens so I'm ready for next season," he said.

"Portland's been awesome with the support they've shown me. Even knowing I wasn't going to play this year, they've been there for me every step of the way."