Polling GSoM: Who do you want to be the next owner of the Golden State Warriors?- Larry Ellison, Mark Mastrov, Group from China, Ice Cube

by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 25, 2010 9:34 AM PDT in Polling GSoM

We've lived through dumb, dumber, and dumbest- see our historical piece 16 Years of Chris Cohan Owning the Golden State Warriors: 10 of the Dumbest Moves

And now it's (thankfully) time to start looking to the future.

I wonder what Oracle Arena will look like in 20 years. Maybe like Disneyland's Tomorrowland?

(pic via tvtropes.org)

JUMP for a quick look at the pro's and con's of the potential suitors for the Golden State Warriors that have surfaced so far.

Oracle bilionaire Larry Ellison

We've discussed what life would be like if Mr. Ellison owned the GSW in great detail over the past few years and I like what I foresee. Check out Oracle CEO Larry Ellison trying to buy NBA franchise Golden State Warriors

Ellison can give players NBA Jam-like TURBO boosts from the sidelines.

(pic via regmedia.co.uk)

Pro's

He's a true American success story.
He's a winner.
He's ruthless.
He has a basketball court on his yatch (that doubles as a helicopter landing pad) for crying out loud!

Con's

Say goodbye to some of the cheapest ticket prices in the league. Ellison knows how to latch on subscribers at some very hefty prices.
There's a very real chance he renames the team to the Golden State Oracles or worse the Golden State Ellison's.

24-Hour Fitness founder Mark Mastrov

Pro's

Maybe the Warriors would be more fit and not suffer from so many injuries.
Oracle Arena would be open 24-7 for all your fitness needs- definitely worth the price of a Super Sport membership.

I was expecting some HUGE bodybuilder!

(pic via www.iscfmma.com)

Con's

You'd have to deal with even more annoying sales reps if you tried to cancel your membership to the Golden State Warriors.
A ridiculous 880 traffic rush every 1st week of January from the "New Year's Resolution" out-of-shape types.

Also see:

24-Hour Fitness Founder Really Wants Warriors [Inside the Warriors]
Warriors suitor Mark Mastrov, founder of 24 Hour Fitness, makes his case to be team's owner [San Jose Mercury News]

Unnamed group from China

Pro's

Yao Ming
Yi Jianlian of The Yi Movement fame

Warriors come in all sizes.

Con's

No Google access at 700 Coliseum Way.

Ice Cube

Pro's

On any given night a Warrior will "mess around and get a triple double."
When other teams come to Oakland they'll have to BOW DOWN.

YOU KNOW HOW WE DO IT!

(pic via www.nba.com)

Con's

We might have to listen to "hits" from albums like Laugh Now, Cry Later, Raw Footage, I Am the West during Warriors games at the arena.
We've all been let down before- see BREAKING NEWS: Ice Cube Purchases the Warriors

Who's your pick?

Who do you want to be the next owner of the Golden State Warriors?

Oracle bilionaire Larry Ellison

965 votes

24-Hour Fitness founder Mark Mastrov

19 votes

Unnamed group from China

39 votes

Ice Cube

268 votes

Chris Cohan (Thanks for voting Cohan and Robert Rowell!)

28 votes

Other (specify in comments)

12 votes

1331 votes | Poll has closed

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I think Mark Mastrov saying that he could do just as good, if not better than Ellison

Will infuriate Ellison and drive him to push for this team anymore. We all know what kinda ego Ellison has, this could not help it, but it COULD speed up the process just so much so that we can see Cohan out the door sooner rather than later.

Love Warriors, Hate Cohan! - Sell the team! Save us Mr. Ellison!

by JustSomeName on Mar 25, 2010 9:45 AM PDT reply actions

One can only hope.

24 fitness = annoying sales people who never let you cancel your membership LMAO

by yobo on Mar 25, 2010 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions

Ice Cube?

Seriously though, at this point anyone is better than Cohan.

Though look at my Ellison sig line, how can you not want that man in charge?

So let me get this straight... Maggette is the healthy guy.
"Winning is not enough. All others must lose." - Larry Ellison

by Badly Browned on Mar 25, 2010 9:45 AM PDT reply actions

Is 24Hr Fitness Really That Booming?

I got a letter from them because that’s my gym. They had to increase it because of costs and economy and whatever excuse. Still, Ellison has been passionate about buying a major franchise in the bay area. I just hope they don’t run up the price tag though. Because in this economy even the big boys will be careful about what they buy. It has to be an investment that works for them.

I hope MJ knows what he’s getting into. He doesn’t have the money an Ellison or Mastrov does does he? Again with the current economy…

by j richmark on Mar 25, 2010 10:09 AM PDT reply actions

He sold the Clubs awhile ago

But my concern with him is he is not a Billionaire. I do not want an owner who HAS TO make a profit annually. I want an owner who has money to burn and will win at all cost.

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I promise to be kinder and gentler

by StinkyFingers on Mar 25, 2010 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions

There is no relationship between the net worth of NBA owners and how successful their teams have been.

by jae on Mar 25, 2010 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions

Maybe...

But look at how Sarver killed the Suns championship runs by selling good draftpicks and other cost saving moves. Sure, the Suns fate is better than what the Warriors endured but if we start over… ;)

"It really is a choice of whatever rotten fruit you fancy least." (Kelly Dwyer about NBA Franchise owner)

by TheGerman on Mar 25, 2010 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions

Sarver killed the Suns

by not getting a coach that emphasized defense. End of story.

by Rocky632156 on Mar 25, 2010 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions

The plural of anecdote is not “fact”. There’s not any reason at all to believe that a richer owner will result in a more successful team, or a poorer multimillionaire owner will be an impedance because he isn’t as rich.

Now a smarter owner…

by jae on Mar 25, 2010 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions

maybe if 24 hour fitness takes over

Those REALLY brilliant trainers can take over and we won’t have all these injuries?

by tjmax on Mar 25, 2010 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions

This poll was missing an option so I voted "other"

ANYONE

by GameSix on Mar 25, 2010 10:47 AM PDT reply actions

Thats why I voted other.

It’s my “anyone but Cohan” vote.

"If God made us in his image then he must be dumb too, and a little ugly on the side."

Frank Zappa

by qin on Mar 25, 2010 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions

chinese group?

this is new to me. i searched around right now but havent even found any rumors about that. any sources?

chris cohan: GREAT owner or GREATEST owner!?!?!!!

by czjlover4life on Mar 25, 2010 11:03 AM PDT reply actions

I saw a few tidbits on that from various articles. You'd really have to search through numerous articles just to find a sentence about that though...

There’s apparently 6-8 “interested” groups, from what I remember, the rumored groups are (in no particular order) Larry Ellison, Mark Mastrov, a “group based in San Francisco”, “a group based in SoCal”, a “group based in China”, how accurate or how interested these groups are is anyone’s guess, we should know alot more in the coming months…this may be one of those most interesting off seasons in a while!

Love Warriors, Hate Cohan! - Sell the team! Save us Mr. Ellison!

by JustSomeName on Mar 25, 2010 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions

Hmm. I read material about the “6 different suitors” aspect quite frequently but not so much on the specific parties aside from Ellison and Mastrov. Regardless, the last thing I want is for a SoCal group to come into power of our lone source of NorCal basketball (Sac is more central Cal). I’m authenticaly rooting for Ellison; his keen interest in the team and his loaded wallet are quite enticing

chris cohan: GREAT owner or GREATEST owner!?!?!!!

by czjlover4life on Mar 25, 2010 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions

Ellison has silly money compared to Cuban

Is he also richer than Paul Allen since Oracle is basically all Ellison’s company? I’m sure a very smart business man like him knows that if the fans are showing up in throngs to see the W’s play now, what will happen when “We Believe” is an annual thing from every Fall to Summer?

I have no doubt the fans will pay a little more money if it means beating the Lakers silly twice a year at Roaracle with some expensive but highly skilled players as Ellison chuckles at the “luxury tax”.

Win the inning.
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by Scooter Ellis on Mar 25, 2010 11:06 AM PDT reply actions

I'll roll with IceCube

then every game will be a very good day.

Lights please, lights please, turn off the lights.

by Skeptic con Urquell on Mar 25, 2010 11:45 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs

LOL

“Called up the homies and I’m askin y’all
Which park, are y’all playin basketball?
Get me on the court and I’m trouble
Last week f—— around and got a triple double”

by Hoopachoo on Mar 25, 2010 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions

And EVEN IF YOUR DOWN WITH MY CREW....

I’ll JACK YOU TOO!

by yobo on Mar 25, 2010 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions

If you are one of the top 10 richest people in the world

You are fine by me to own the sports franchise I root for.

by Run Dubz on Mar 25, 2010 11:51 AM PDT reply actions

+1

Love Warriors, Hate Cohan! - Sell the team! Save us Mr. Ellison!

by JustSomeName on Mar 25, 2010 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions

If you are one of the top 10 richest people in the world You are fine by me to own the sports franchise I root for.

Haha, your view of superrich business owners must be more positive than mine? I’ve never heard of one yet who has the best interest of their customers in mind?

Lights please, lights please, turn off the lights.

by Skeptic con Urquell on Mar 25, 2010 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions

ICE CUBE?

I liked his songs when I was 20 years younger—but they sound so damn corny now. Bow Down – On you knees, butt naked please! Maybe E-40 should buy the team.

China group???? Just say no or you will get even more whackiness than Cohan could provide. Don’t let political correctness stand in the way of good judgment.

Ellison – obviously the best choice!!!!!!

by yobo on Mar 25, 2010 11:53 AM PDT reply actions

Now I can't get the corny songs out of my head.

by yobo on Mar 25, 2010 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions

China group????

Well, they are the region of the future ? If they bring along a sixpack of Yao Mings I guess I could be persuaded to flip on my homie Cube?

Lights please, lights please, turn off the lights.

by Skeptic con Urquell on Mar 25, 2010 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions

If E-40 can manage a fatburger, I’m sure he can run a team.

by iNAKO on Mar 25, 2010 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions

Ice Cube and E-40

I liked his songs when I was 20 years younger—but they sound so damn corny now. Bow Down – On you knees, butt naked please! Maybe E-40 should buy the team.

Yeah, E-40 is so much better. At least Ice Cube was one of the greatest hip hop artists of all time in his prime.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 25, 2010 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions

it isn't enough to win

everyone else needs to lose – ellison.
wow. ruthless. this is all I need to see to give a huge yes vote to this man. Cohan was into making money first and winning second. Ellison knows (and can afford) to win first and make money later.

by tjmax on Mar 25, 2010 11:59 AM PDT reply actions

I'm sure Ellison also knows that

Winning=more money, he’s a smart business man, he knows that if he puts winning ahead of making money, he’ll make even MORE money

Love Warriors, Hate Cohan! - Sell the team! Save us Mr. Ellison!

by JustSomeName on Mar 25, 2010 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions

Cohan was too cool for winning.

by aBulldog on Mar 25, 2010 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions

or too dumb

by tjmax on Mar 25, 2010 11:22 PM PDT up reply actions

Ice Cube lmao

by Potential on Mar 25, 2010 1:31 PM PDT reply actions

I voted for Ellison

But, Ice Cube!!! That would look very interesting, and a bit ackward at the same time.

1 won't do and 2 is not enough for me.

by LighTz707OuT on Mar 25, 2010 1:31 PM PDT reply actions

Ice Cube
Pro’s
•On any given night a Warrior will “mess around and get a triple double.”
•When other teams come to Oakland they’ll have to BOW DOWN.

haha, love the reference to “It was a good day.”

1 won't do and 2 is not enough for me.

by LighTz707OuT on Mar 25, 2010 1:34 PM PDT reply actions

Other

GSOM

Golden State of Mind: Unstoppable Baby!

by Fantasy Junkie on Mar 25, 2010 1:48 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs

Ice Cube probably knows more about basketball than most of these guys

Imagine Ice Cube owning the W’s and Raiders lol.

We all love the Warriors..
We all hate Cohan as an owner of this franchise…

by dubzfan on Mar 25, 2010 1:49 PM PDT reply actions

Ice Cube probably knows more about basketball than most of these guys

I would rather my owner not pretend that he knows enough to manage day-to-day operations of a team and instead put people in charge who actually do.

I am not sure why you believe that Ice Cube has the deep appreciation of the subtleties of the game that would make him a more competent owner. Because he’s a fan of the game? Is there anything else?

by jae on Mar 25, 2010 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions

You do realize my comment wasn't really supposed to be serious right?

We all love the Warriors..
We all hate Cohan as an owner of this franchise…

by dubzfan on Mar 25, 2010 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions

Sarcasm doesn’t translate well over the interwebs. The amount of ludicrously idiotic stuff that people post in all seriousness and fight to defend vociferously has me conditioned to think that anything anyone says could be serious.

by jae on Mar 25, 2010 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions

I second that.

by Cpt. Jack in the Box on Mar 25, 2010 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions

I see now

All is good then

We all love the Warriors..
We all hate Cohan as an owner of this franchise…

by dubzfan on Mar 25, 2010 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions

The amount of ludicrously idiotic stuff that people post in all seriousness and fight to defend vociferously

but how do you know that they aren’t just jerking your chain?

Lights please, lights please, turn off the lights.

by Skeptic con Urquell on Mar 25, 2010 11:29 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

Because he’s a fan of the game? Is there anything else?

because his poetry shows that he understands the human essence of the sport.

Lights please, lights please, turn off the lights.

by Skeptic con Urquell on Mar 25, 2010 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

I hope the Chinese group

is Ranch 99. BBQ pork or duck over rice served at the concession stands! Wassup!

by dj fuzzylogic on Mar 25, 2010 2:14 PM PDT reply actions 5 recs

Looks like Ice Cube

needs to go to 24 Hour Fitness himself.

"It's like Will Smith, remember the Fresh Prince? Get the ball don't let nobody else shoot? That's kinda what the offense can be sometimes, and they're just standing around waiting for Monta to make a play"
-MT2

by golden_solitude on Mar 25, 2010 4:37 PM PDT reply actions