The 2016-2017 season begins with a press conference welcoming former MVP Kevin Durant to the Warriors, where he formally signed his contract, talked to media, and reunited with his old friend Ron Adams.
New seasons usually begin quietly at the Warriors headquarters. Other than the sign-and-trade of Andre Iguodala, the Warriors haven't had a marquee offseason acquisition in years.
But today, Warriors headquarters was brimming with excitement. The most eventful offseason in recent memory concluded in one of the most impactful signings in NBA history.
It was neither a high-energy spectacle nor a serious proclamation: Kevin Durant, GM Bob Myers, and head coach Steve Kerr spent most of the time cracking jokes.