Warriors Move: It's No Slam Dunk

If there is to be a contest to be the home of the Golden State Warriors, the game is at tip-off – not late in the fourth quarter.  All the good reasons for the team to stay in Oakland will remain and become more apparent.  These include a location much closer to the geographic center of the fan base, an existing arena that will not face community objections, better access to highways, public transportation and parking and more.  

As this game plays out, this feint to San Francisco may look like nothing more than a negotiating ploy to get better terms from the City and County.  The Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce remains confident that the Warriors and the City of Oakland can and will find a path to keep the team in Oakland.