OAKLAND — Tuesday marks the start of the Golden State Warriors final season at Oracle Arena. Then, off they go to San Francisco. Of all the history etched in Oakland during the team’s 46-year run here, one piece remained largely buried, until now:
How close the Warriors came in 1995 to moving to San Jose.
Close enough to schedule a press conference — cancelled with just hours to spare — to announce the news. Close enough to tuck away a special No. 1 jersey made for then-San Jose Mayor Susan Hammer. Close enough to walk away from a deal nearly inked.