Notes on the Basketball Move to SF

They're Lying Already:  Builders who have tried to develop piers 30-32 in recent years have abandoned their projects since the cost to upgrade the pier was estimated to be over $200 million.  The press release from the NBA franchise say between $75-100 million.  That's $125 million short on the first day.

Name Change:  Everyone anticipates that the name Golden State will be dropped for San Francisco.  Don't be surprised if the name Warriors is also dropped for not being politically correct.  The San Francisco emblem in 1960's was an Indian Chief and they were forced to drop that logo for Captain Marvel.  The San Francisco power base will never allow the name Warriors so look for them to change the name to the Rainbows just the reversal of the University of Hawaii who changed from Rainbows to Warriors because the Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii did not want visitors to know that it rains on the islands. 

Warrior Fans Protesting Move

Fan Support:  The biggest asset the Warriors currently have is their fan base which has filled the Coliseum for decades.  Without their unbelievable support the team would currently be located in Tampa Bay.  These fans have been given "the bird." by the new ownership.  Remember San Francisco never supported NBA basketball in the past.  In fact the Warriors had to play some of their home games in San Diego just to pay the bills.  There is no evidence that they will support a team in the future.  Many of my friends are loyal Giant and 49er fans but I hardly know anyone who follows the Warriors or NBA basketball. The Giants may draw at AT&T but that's no guarantee NBA basketball will be supported.

Some Other Thoughts:  David Stern Commissioner of the NBA was at today's press conference. Wasn't he recently in Sacramento?.....  If a site in San Francisco is not available by 2017 there is always the Carrier Plan outlined yesterday on this blog.....  The new arena is going to  be used for concerts and conventions.  That's a stretch to say the least. Doesn't San Francisco already have a large Convention Center and all kinds of concert halls at a  more reasonable rate.  As mentioned yesterday the new arena will also be used for The Bulls hockey team and St. Ignatius College Prep Volleyball. ... Will the arena every be built at piers 30 and 32?   Look for them to move to the site the Giants control  near the O'Doul Bridge....Numbers I have heard which is strictly rumor is that the cost of seat license will be upward to $30,000 and the City will receive slightly over$1.00 a year from the Warriors to lease the area.... Business associates visiting town who don't  know a basketball from a soccer ball will make up the future Rainbows' fan base.

Homer Sweeney