This is a story about the Warriors trying to leave Oakland without leaving Oakland, about the strange ritual of a grand opening for charity that forces people of good will to be all about surfaces, and about people trying to find a little human connection anyway.
It all unfolds in the heart of Oakland on June 6, 2019 in the middle of the NBA Finals.
1. Draymond nervously over-shares
Draymond Green is nervous about public speaking. No, really. He’s perhaps the most brash and outspoken player in the NBA, speaking in press conferences and on the basketball court in front of millions.