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As a part of the Warriors Makin Hoops program and in honor of Chris Mullins recent Hall of Fame induction and jersey retirement, the Warriors held a dedication ceremony for the Chris Mullin Basketball Courts on April 23.
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The ceremony, sponsored by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), also featured fellow Warriors Jersey Retiree and Good Tidings Ambassador Nate Thurmond and Oakland Mayor Jean Quan.
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The Chris Mullin Courts at Arroyo Viejo Recreation Center in Oakland mark the Warriors 44th and 45th refurbished courts in the Bay Area.
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Since the programs inception, courts have been renovated and remain a source of neighborhood pride for their adjacent communities. Each court is surfaced and receives new backboards, nets, rims, striping and signage.
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The ceremony tipped off with a welcome from Warriors Hype Man Franco Finn ...
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... and a special performance by the Flying Dubs.
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Youth from Arroyo Viejo Recreation Center, East Oakland Pride Elementary School and neighbors from the local community were in attendance.
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Warriors TV Analyst Jim Barnett emceed the event and welcomed all the students, community leaders and guests.
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Mayor Quan touched on how the basketball courts will help those in the community. She also presented Chris Mullin with a special proclamation from the City of Oakland, declaring April 23, 2012 as Chris Mullin Day.
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Nate spoke about the partnership between the Good Tidings Foundation and the Warriors.
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Oakland District 6 Council Member Desley Brooks talked about the Warriors community involvement and what the courts will mean to the park and adjacent community.
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PG&E Vice President of Community Relations Ezra Garrett discussed his excitement for the number of lives the court will touch.
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Oakland Parks & Recreation student leader Giovanny Ascension helped unveil the official signage.
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On behalf of the Warriors Community Foundation, Melanie LeGrande donated basketballs to the rec center and tickets for each child in attendance to the Warriors-Spurs matchup on April 26.
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Last but not least, Chris Mullin spoke about how honored and excited he is to have a court named after him. He challenged the youth to take advantage of the courts the same way he did growing up.
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After his speech, Chris made his way to center court where he conducted the ceremonial tip for a game with Oakland Parks & Recreation youth.
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In addition to receiving Warriors and PG&E giveaways, everyone in attendance enjoyed ice-cream courtesy of Fentons Creamery.
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The courts will remain a place that Bay Area youth will enjoy for years to come and perhaps play a role in developing another future Hall-of-Famer.
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The Warriors thank NOVO construction for their work in creating the framework for the permanent signage.
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The Warriors would also like to thank PG&E for helping make the Chris Mullin Courts Dedication Ceremony such a huge success.
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