OAKLAND (KRON) — For the first time in 40 years, the Warriors are heading to basketball’s biggest stage, the NBA finals.
“Why not us?” Curry said to a roaring, golden-yellow shirt wearing crowd after the Warriors received the Western Conference trophy from Alvin Attles, the coach of their last championship team in 1975.
“The Bay Area’s been waiting for 40 years,” Curry said later. “I think it’s time.”
Yellow streams and confetti fell from the rafters when the final buzzer sounded. The Warriors shared hugs and handshakes, and the crowd chanted “M-V-P!” for Curry.
Thursday morning, more than 12 hours after the big win, crews were still cleaning up from the festivities.
The next game isn’t until June 4th, so the arena will be ready to go by then.