He received a noticeable ovation when he was introduced prior to the game Thursday night .
Since Seattle does not have an NBA team anymore , the Celtics ' annual stop in Portland is as close as Thomas gets to home during the season .
Thomas received a noticeable ovation when Thomas was introduced prior to the game Thursday night .
Since Seattle does not have an NBA team anymore , the Celtics ' annual stop in Portland is as close as Thomas gets to home during the season .