Damian Lillard pulled into Oakland High School and all the memories began flooding back. There was the pool, where he took swimming for his final period of the day as a senior. The theater, where he'd go whenever an event was happening just to get out of class.

All-Star week is bringing the best of the NBA here to the Bay Area. One basketball star came home to Oakland and offered support to the community that helped him get to where he is now.

NBC star Damian Lillard paid a visit to his alma mater, Oakland High School, to speak about his journey and inspire the next generation of professional athletes.

"Bucks star Damian Lillard (hamstring soreness) is expected to miss tonight’s game against the Timberwolves, but is still expected to participate in the 3-point competition and All-Star Game, a source said. Tonight is the Bucks’ last game before the All-Star break," Spears wrote.

Oakland native and NBA All-Star player Damian Lillard returned to his roots Thursday at his alma mater Oakland High School to announce a $25,000 student scholarship. Lillard of the Milwaukee Bucks announced the partnership with Portland State University for The PSU Damian Lillard Scholarship,