The 47th season for the raucous Oracle Arena got underway Tuesday night, with the last Opening Night it’ll ever see. The stadium was abuzz, with anticipation and excitement pulsing through the building with all love for the Golden State Warriors and their beloved franchise.
The hype began right off the bat with the ring ceremony and banner unveiling. The sellout crowd of 19,596 roared as coaches and players received their rings. Leandro Barbosa was also in attendance and received a warm ovation as fans remembered his contributions to the first championship of the now-dynasty.
With Draymond Green and company lip-syncing to Drake’s Big Rings right before tip-off, it was clear that the Warriors might, understandably, lack focus on this emotional night.