OAKLAND — Barriers line Broadway. A flame-spouting snail car has seats reserved for Mayor Libby Schaaf and MC Hammer. The Larry O’Brien Championship trophy is ready.
About the only thing missing from Tuesday’s Golden State Warriors championship parade is a rally stage on Lake Merritt. What likely won’t be missed are the political speeches that sometimes accompany rallies.
Buses carrying Steph, Klay, Dray, KD and the rest of the back-to-back champions this year will abruptly stop at Oak and 13th streets.
No post-parade speeches, like the ones in 2015 and 2017, are planned.
For those wondering, a spokesman for the team said it is not a matter of money or a fear someone might make some unwanted news at the podium.