Another Suitor for Warriors?
The bid of Oracle CEO Larry Ellison has been out there, but details of another intriguing offer to buy the Warriors has emerged, several sources told Yahoo! Sports. There is a well-moneyed and politically connected Bay Area group that has approached Cohan about purchasing the team and building a privately funded arena in downtown San Francisco. What’s more, the group has already had third parties call several well-respected NBA front-office executives about running the team.
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The fact that they said move the team to SF make me want to throw up.
If someone wants us to move to SF it’s for money. They won’t care about us they will look at it as a “business opportunity”. Nothing against the SF fans but I would just be very mad if we moved out of Oracle. Oracle is arguably the best arena in the NBA. The fans are louder in the area where Oracle is. Moving it to a business area will make the stadium much quieter ( like the Cowboys new stadium.) If someone buys this team I want them to keep us where we are!
Rookie: "Why did you bench me?"
Nellie: "Your a rookie"
by dubzfan on Oct 12, 2009 2:52 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
agreed
keep the W’s in the Tha Town. I can see it now..instead of beer and nachos…white wine and rosemary chicken? Please.
Let's Go Oakland! Gas, Brake, Dip.
by OaktownFunk on Oct 12, 2009 3:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
San Francisco Warriors?
That’s shallower than LA Lakers
Standing on the moon
Where talk is cheap and vision true
Standing on the moon
But I would rather be with you
Somewhere in San Francisco
On a back porch in July
Just looking up to heaven
At this crescent in the sky
by Skeptic con Urquell on Oct 12, 2009 3:41 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Ellison
You guys think this report will force Ellison’s hand, or does he bow out of the running?
by warriorsnut on Oct 12, 2009 3:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think Ellison will make a strong push for this team
He actually cares about the team, but those other guys are just looking to make more money off an NBA team.
Rookie: "Why did you bench me?"
Nellie: "Your a rookie"
by dubzfan on Oct 12, 2009 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's no secret this franchise is a cash cow
The Bay Area is the 2nd most smartest city in America so there are plenty of middle class people that have the money to spend on “A Great Time Out!”
by bojangles408 on Oct 12, 2009 4:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"2nd most smartest"
I like that.
For the thirteen time in 3 or one evers, I found myself toothlessly thinking about Manny Ramirez.
by camwoody on Oct 12, 2009 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Bay Area is the 2nd most smartest city
It’s a city? What’s the most smartest?
Standing on the moon
Where talk is cheap and vision true
Standing on the moon
But I would rather be with you
Somewhere in San Francisco
On a back porch in July
Just looking up to heaven
At this crescent in the sky
by Skeptic con Urquell on Oct 13, 2009 8:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't care who buys the team.
Just get rid of Cohan and Rowell.
by SuperStarAR on Oct 12, 2009 4:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone.....
but Cohan and Rowell….what a joke.
by Tripleh07 on Oct 12, 2009 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This would be great.
AT&T Park brings in the fans and cash..I don’t see why a new arena can’t. A good reason why a lot of Warriors fans from San Francisco don’t go to games “as often” is because it’s such a hassle having to take BART or driving to Oracle Arena. Not to mention the surrounding area is a dump. San Francisco would give the Warriors a better image…and cut the association with cruddy Oakland.
by Deadhardy on Oct 12, 2009 4:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Because LA give the Clippers such a better image from San Diego?
Or Oklahoma City is better then Seattle? The fans in SF are not the same as the fans in Oakland. And who cares if the surrounding area is bad? Like when the Raiders went to LA the fans were not nearly as crazy as they were in Oakland. A new city won’t give us a better image, winning does. Look at Detroit, when they won the Finals they got tons of respect but were in a horrible area.
Rookie: "Why did you bench me?"
Nellie: "Your a rookie"
by dubzfan on Oct 12, 2009 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ellison makes Mikhail Prokhorov seem poor
the luxury tax would be non-existent and this would truly turn the franchise around
by waitillnextyear14 on Oct 12, 2009 7:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If Bill Gates bought the Warriors
Formerly known as Five Ten Entertainment.
by Precise Films Productions on Oct 12, 2009 7:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The Warriors would blue screen of death
every time they have a lead.
by IQofaWarrior on Oct 12, 2009 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love the Oracle and all,
but it would be pretty sweet if the Warriors played in SF. After all, it is their original location in the bay and to be honest, I think the fans would still go crazy there. Either way, get Cohan out of there.
by Pearlsofwisdom on Oct 13, 2009 12:30 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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