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If the power went out during the NBA All-Star Three-Point Contest in New Orleans, you’d still be able to see Stephen Curry, because his feet will be glowing. Curry will be wearing a special fluorescent green pair of shoes made by Under Armour. They posted a sneak peek of the Big Easy-inspired “Voodoo” Anatomix Spawn PEs on their Facebook page on…
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Stephen Curry will be the first Golden State Warriors player to start in the NBA All-Star Game since Latrell Sprewell in 1995. Sprewell didn’t have to wear a red sleeved jersey, though. Curry’s All-Star attire is already available for purchase in the NBA store, and it is interesting looking, to say the least. The 100 percent polyester…
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The Golden State Warriors haven’t won an NBA Championship since 1975, but their fans consistently pack the house and support the team. After a trip to the Western Conference Semifinals, the turnstiles are clicking and the merchandise sales are continuing to increase. According to Forbes, the Warriors are worth $750 million, which ranks ninth in…
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Basketball fans are about to see their favorite game differently. On January 24, the Sacramento Kings are planning to become the first professional sports team to broadcast live game angles through Google Glass. While the Kings players take on the Indiana Pacers, unique first-person views will be provided by Kings mascot Slamson, the cheerleaders, and…
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Warriors’ David Lee gives ‘Full Squad’ shirts to entire 49ers roster
Jan 17, 2014, 11:00 AM PST
The Golden State Warriors’ Full Squad just got a lot larger. On Thursday, Warriors forward David Lee arranged a special delivery for the San Francisco 49ers. The NBA All-Star made “#FullSquad” shirts in 49ers team colors and made sure that each player on the roster got one. 49ers linebacker Dan Skuta secured the delivery. He…
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A market president for Bank of America in Charlotte, N.C. will have to go to work dressed as a gold miner — pickaxe and all — if the 49ers win on Sunday. San Francisco and Charlotte are two of the biggest bank towns in the country and they apparently take rich rivalries to a whole…
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Case of the Mondays: Cold equals ratings gold, wrestling legend motivates 49ers, Warriors on fire
Jan 6, 2014, 10:16 AM PST
Welcome to A case of the Mondays. There’s always a lot going on during the weekend. If you weren’t lucky enough to spend the past two days on the couch, you can catch up on the top five sports items you may have missed here. No. 1 – Cold equals ratings gold: A record number…
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Kevin Durant is one of the most physically gifted professional basketball players on the planet. His skills apparently don’t translate well to football. The Oklahoma City Thunder star recently got a healthy helping of humble pie when he tried to see what it would be like to rush the quarterback against a Canadian Football League…
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Field of Links: Warriors making ‘Full Squad’ a trending topic
Jan 3, 2014, 9:44 AM PST
Look for #FullSquad to be a regularly trending topic in the Bay Area. The Golden State Warriors’ are on a seven-game win streak and have apparently found their rallying cry courtesy of forward David Lee. The phrase originated during a media session when Lee quizzed WarriorsWorld.net on the team’s record with a full squad. After beating…
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Stephen Curry surprises Alameda youth in new NBA commercial
Jan 2, 2014, 1:22 PM PST
Stephen Curry is known to give defenders fits, but that wasn’t his goal when he took the court in Alameda to shoot a new NBA commercial. While Curry is seen busting out ankle-breaking jukes on middle school kids in the video, his goal was to help them be fit, rather than the alternative. The new…
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Good news! Now you don’t have to imagine what the NBA would look like if the uniforms were branded by large companies. A Canadian graphic artist that goes by “Dead Dilly” recently rebranded several basketball jerseys for reasons unknown. The designs were released on a site called Behance.net with this simple quote: “THE IDEA WAS…
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Professional basketball players have shoe contracts and endorsement deals. Heck, look inside any locker or cubicle in an NFL, NBA, or MLB venue and you’ll see shoes for days. Golden State Warriors guard Andre Iguodala has taken his collection to the next level by showcasing not only his kicks, but his organization skills. The photo…
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The holiday season is a time of reflection, happiness, giving and truly awful sports crossover efforts. Every year at this time, sports franchises and players inevitably whiff wildly when trying to deliver holiday cheer. Without further adieu, here are the top five sports-holiday hybrids of the season (so far). Sadly, there will be many more to…
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Most professional basketball players spend big money on Bentleys or other flashy sports cars. That’s not Andrew Bogut’s style. The Golden State Warriors’ center would rather spend his hard-earned cash on an old hot rod and fix it up. Bogut, the son of a mechanic, spends his time away from the basketball court collecting classic…
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Field of Links: Curry on the cover of Sports Illustrated, etc.
Oct 23, 2013, 10:11 AM PST
The Golden State Warriors’ season opener is just one week away and expectations are running sky high. Stephen Curry is featured on the most recent cover of Sports Illustrated and NBA general managers recently voted the Warriors the most fun team to watch in the NBA. Even with all the buzz around the Warriors, the…
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You’re not going to find anyone more dialed into what’s going on in basketball than an NBA general manager. Recently, NBA.com did their 12th annual poll of the league’s 30 GMs and the general consensus is that the Golden State Warriors are the most fun team to watch in the league.
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Stephen and Seth Curry bring their sibling rivalry to the NBA
Oct 19, 2013, 11:00 AM PST
The sibling rivalry between Stephen and Seth Curry has reached a whole new level now that the brothers are with the same NBA team. Stephen, 25, and Seth, 23, have been competing with each other their entire lives. When the brothers weren’t going head-to-head, they were also going up against their father, former NBA player…
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In a shocking development, the Golden State Warriors bumped into their former mascot, Thunder, before they departed Shanghai, China. The absurdly buff blue hype man with lightning bolts protruding from his head hadn’t been seen since he was given the pink slip prior to the 2008-2009 NBA season. He was let go because the new Oklahoma City…
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Beer aficionados will be at home in the Sacramento Kings’ Arena
Oct 15, 2013, 2:11 PM PST
Legit local hops won’t be limited to the basketball court at Sleep Train Arena. On Monday, the Sacramento Kings detailed several upgrades to their current home in advance of the 2013-2014 NBA season. One of the key improvements they made — aside from fixing the leaky roof — was at the concession stands. The Kings…
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The Sacramento Shaq-ramento Kings introduced a new member of the ownership group on Tuesday. Shaquille O’Neal sat at a table alongside owner Vivek Ranadive and fellow investor Mark Mastrov and discussed his vision for the Kings and how he can make an impact on the franchise. The new “O’wner” was in vintage Shaq form as he made the…
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Harrison Barnes is an NBA forward that’s paying it forward. The Golden State Warriors’ first-round pick last season has emerged as one of the league’s top rookies, but he hasn’t forgotten what helped make him an up-and-coming star. Prior to embarking on his second season with the Warriors, Barnes spent some time at Boys & Girls…
