OAKLAND, Calif. — An elaborate mural graces Oracle Arena’s long concrete entryway, with black-and-white photos of the entire Golden State Warriors roster surrounded by gold lettering that shouts the team’s “Strength in Numbers” slogan.
Seldom-used reserves and superstars appear in equal doses, setting a democratic tone, and the images just keep coming one after another for 100 feet or more. In this walkway, much like on the court, the champs feel overwhelming and never-ending.
The only problem? Nearly half the players pictured are dealing with various maladies entering Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday.