[DodgerBlue]

Former Ohio State big man, Greg Oden has landed his first endorsement deal. A possible No. 1 draft pick, Oden signed a multiyear deal Tuesday to become a spokesman for Topps Co. The 2007-2008 Topps basketball products figure to be "centered" around Oden and Boston Celtics Hall of Famer, Bill Russell. A dual autograph card featuring Oden and Russell will be one of the the jewels of the 50th Anniversary release of the company's first basketball set available late this summer.

 

[Geebi]

Thanks for the news DB, that is weird how basketball players sign exclusive rights to certain card companies.

 

[DodgerBlue]

Thanks for the news DB, that is weird how basketball players sign exclusive rights to certain card companies.

Yeah, the only place to get Oden AUTOS and game-used will be Topps. LeBron James and Michael Jordan are exclusive to Upper Deck while Dwyane Wade and Allen Iverson are exclusive to Topps. Oden's signing with Topps is sure to hurt the Press Pass basketball release as his and Kevin Durant are the two big names coming out this year along with the players from the two time National Champion Florida Gators! Sorry, I couldn't resist.