As the Golden State Warriors play their final games before moving to San Francisco next season, they'll be leaving behind more than just memories in Oakland. If you're a paranormal believer, you'll be inclined to think they might be losing one of the NBA's strangest competitive edges.
It's no secret among ghost hunters that the Claremont Hotel, perched in the hills above the East Bay, is haunted. For as long as the hotel has stood, ghost stories have dogged its halls. The Claremont has also served as a temporary home for visiting NBA teams over the years, as some squads stayed in the historic rooms before games at Oracle Arena.