On Monday, Golden 1 Center opened its doors for the first time to host preseason NBA basketball. For most fans, attending the first real basketball game at the new downtown arena was a special moment, but for Gil, Jack, Wyatt and Ron – also known as the “Lemonade Boys” – it was a dream come true.
In 2011, the four friends set out to raise money for a new downtown entertainment and sports complex by selling lemonade to their neighborhood. Eventually, their grassroots efforts led to lemonade stands across the city to raise money to help save the team.