Chapter 1080 - 345: I Won’t Let This Land Have Nothing

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"Thank you for your kindness, Boki, but I want to prepare well for the match." "What a shame." "It’s not a shame; there will be opportunities." "No, Roger, I feel sorry for those girls who came from afar. They will no longer have the chance to enjoy the offense of the best basketball players in the world." ----------------- After signing the contract, Roger drove home towards San Francisco. On the radio, the program host was also broadcasting news about the Warriors’ new arena. "The Golden State Warriors’ new arena has currently been acquired by the Oracle Company for a ten-year naming rights deal. Starting next season, it will be called Oracle Arena. As a modern high-tech indoor arena, Oracle Arena will not only be the home of the Golden State Warriors but also host concerts, conferences, and other sports and entertainment events. The arena is also part of the future San Francisco Mission Bay commercial and residential complex. It is believed that once Oracle Arena comes into use, Mission Bay will undergo tremendous changes within a few years." Roger listened to these news as he drove past the square beside Oakland’s Merritt Lake. On the square, many fans wearing Warriors jerseys gathered together holding placards with the same words: "Please, leave a championship for Oakland." For Mikhail Prokhorov, the team relocation means a huge commercial success. For Roger and many Warriors players, the relocation means a better working environment and easier commuting. But for the fans in Oakland? This new arena brings them no benefit and even takes away their beloved team. It’s like a strict parent taking away a child’s most cherished teddy bear. Although Oakland and San Francisco are not far apart, not as drastic as the Charlotte Hornets relocating directly to New Orleans. But after all, changing cities makes the sense of belonging completely different. At this moment, the car radio began to broadcast news interviewing Oakland fans. Many Oakland fans felt very sad about the team’s departure. "The Warriors have been settled in Oakland since 1971, didn’t move for a full 33 years. We watched Rick Barry become FMVP in 1975, saw Nate Thurmond compete against Lew Alcindor in the paint. Witnessed the ’Sleeper’ Sleepy Floyd score 29 points in a quarter against the Showtime Lakers in the 1987 Western Conference semifinals, and saw the brilliant offense of the Run-TMC era. It’s hard to accept that the team that accompanied my father and accompanies me is moving to another city. So, please, Roger, leave a championship trophy for Oakland, dedicating it to the Golden State Warriors’ beautiful time in Oakland!" "Once the Warriors move to Mission Bay, many kids can no longer watch games because we can’t afford the high ticket prices. Tickets this season are already expensive enough, and if the team is in San Francisco, the prices will rival New York and Los Angeles, which people living in Oakland can hardly afford. So, my biggest wish is to see the Warriors win another championship in Oakland, at least I still have the chance to witness it live!" "We’ve waited so long, thinking we could see the glory of the Roger era, but the time left seems short. Can we still see the glory? We hope so." From the radio broadcast, it’s not hard to hear that the emotions of Oakland fans towards the team’s relocation are completely opposite to that of the players. The reluctance of Oakland fans to part with the team is understandable, even though since 1971 when the Warriors changed their name from the San Francisco Warriors to the Golden State Warriors, they’ve never been named after a particular city, even though this team is considered the home team of the entire Bay Area. But the fact is, the Warriors have been rooted in Oakland for over thirty years. At the end of the program, a radio reporter interviewed a special fan. "Hello sir, you’ve been escorted out of the Oakland Arena twice for stripping and dancing, making you the hottest fan in all of Oakland. This also got you invited to the players’ tunnel and a photo and autograph from Roger. However, most people actually don’t know your name. Can you introduce yourself?" "My name is John Cage, and I run a bakery in Oakland, have been following the Warriors for over 10 years. Moreover, Roger has always been my favorite basketball player. The summer before last, when I learned Roger was coming to Oakland, I was so excited I couldn’t sleep all night, and the next day I burned all the bread because I was spaced out, for which my wife severely scolded me, hahaha." "You’re a very optimistic person, John. What do you think about the Warriors moving next season?" "It’s not a small blow to Oakland fans, but considering the development and the business plans of the team’s owner, the Warriors leaving Oakland is an inevitability. But no matter what, the Warriors represent the Bay Area." "Will you still go to see the Warriors’ games at the home arena? I mean Oracle Arena." "If I get the chance, if my wife agrees, I will still go. Maybe I can only go once or twice a year, but I’ll definitely be there to support Roger. And I believe, Roger won’t leave Oakland empty-handed. No need for excessive sadness; Roger will surely leave some legacy for Oakland." Roger listened to these interviews, deep in thought. At this moment, he happened to see the nearly completed Oracle Arena from the Golden Gate Bridge, located not far below the bridge.

Chapter 1080 - 345: I Won’t Let This Land Have Nothing

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