Still popular in these parts, Festus Ezeli had lively conversations with several former teammates and received warm hugs and handshakes from several fans.
“Being back here at Oracle, it’s cool, man,” Ezeli said before Wednesday night’s game. “It’s a second home. It’s pretty much where I was raised.”
After playing three seasons with the Warriors, the 6-foot-11 center signed in July with the Trail Blazers but still hasn’t played with Portland because of left knee woes and faces possible surgery. He said he’s still trying to play this season and avoid an operation.
“As of right now, I’m still considering all the options and trying to make sure I’m healthy and make sure when I’m back on the court, I can play to the best of my ability,” Ezeli said.