OAKLAND — To celebrate their final season in Oakland, the Warriors have scheduled a slew of tributes to their memorable players, their championship moments and, above all, their astonishingly loyal fan base over their 47 seasons at Oracle Arena.
Sounds like an amazing place. Why say goodbye at all?
“You’re probably tired of hearing my line, but we’re leaving a building, not a city,” said Rick Welts, the Warriors team president, good-naturedly broaching the topic before the inevitable question arrives.
“This team is going to be in the Bay Area forever, and we’re not leaving Oakland.