2016 Open Practice

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The Warriors held their annual open practice on Wednesday, October 12 at Oracle Arena. Fans had the chance to watch the team run drills, shoot around and put on a show.

While getting a behind-the-scenes look at the squad is fun, the best part of the evening came after practice was over. Per team tradition, the Dubs rookies participated in a short talent show hosted by the one and only Stephen Curry.

Patrick McCaw then took the mic, and couldn’t help but feel the music.

This year the team decided that they wouldn’t limit participation to just the basketball players. “We’re gonna switch it up a bit,” Steph said to fans. Assistant Athletic Trainer Roger Sancho, who is in his first year with the Warriors, took the court to sing Kanye’s Testify and crushed it.

He had fans on their feet, players up dancing, and everybody cheering and laughing.

Not that much of anything could have followed up James’ performance, fans had hoped to see the Warriors newest superstar Kevin Durant.

Though Steph reminded everyone that he’s been in the league for 10 years, and is not expected to compete in a rookie talent show, he asked for good measure.

And just when you thought things couldn’t get much better, they did. Guide Dogs for the Blind brought by their newest pup in training, an eight-week-old yellow Labrador Retriever names Klay, after the Warriors shooting guard.

It’s no secret Klay Thompson loves dogs – he’s the proud owner of an English bulldog named Rocco. So, naturally he needed to meet little Klay before leaving the arena.

“I love dogs and it is amazing to see how through the Guide Dogs for the Blind program they can really help change and save lives,” he said. “Rocco is one of my best friends… and I’m honored [they] chose to name their latest puppy after me.”

No really. The cute is almost too much to handle.

Overall the Dubs Open Practice was a success. Watch the full Rookie Talent show below, check out more social media highlights of the event and click here to learn more about Klay the puppy.

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Best Of: Warriors Open Practice

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Jim Barnett Q&A with Steve Kerr - 10/12/16

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The Golden State Warriors will hold an Open Practice, presented by DraftKings, at Oracle Arena on Wednesday, October 12 at 6:00 p.m., the team announced today. Tickets for the Open Practice will go on sale starting Wednesday, October 5 at 10:00 a.m.. The first 2,500 fans who enter into a free DraftKings contest at warriors.com will receive two (2) lower bowl tickets to the Open Practice, a complimentary t-shirt, the opportunity to win King of the Court floor seats for the Open Practice, along with the opportunity to win two (2) tickets to Opening Night on Tuesday, October 25 at Oracle Arena. Additionally, fans can purchase tickets to the Open Practice for $5 at warriors.com, with all proceeds benefiting the Warriors Community Foundation. Parking is FREE with parking gates opening at 4:00 p.m. and doors opening at 5:00 p.m. Concessions will also be available. For fans unable to attend, the Open Practice will be streamed live on warriors.com starting at 6:00 p.m.

Prior to Open Practice, Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr will participate in a Q&amp;A moderated by a Warriors broadcaster. Fans will also have the opportunity to see the Warriors in-person with a rare behind-the-scenes look at a team practice.

The Warriors will open the 2016-17 regular season on Tuesday, October 25 against the San Antonio Spurs at Oracle Arena. Tickets for Opening Night are still available and can be purchased at warriors.com, or by calling 888-GSW-HOOP. Single game tickets for all 2016-17 Warriors regular season home games are also currently available through the Warriors official resale marketplace, where season ticket holders and other fans resell tickets that are guaranteed by the Warriors organization. The Warriors resale marketplace offers a safe and convenient way for fans to access all levels of tickets throughout the regular season and playoffs. The team has sold out 189 consecutive games and has a current Season Ticket Priority Wait List of over 32,000 members.

The Warriors Community Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Golden State Warriors, is committed to supporting youth development in the Bay Area, with a focus on improving educational equity in Alameda and San Francisco Counties. Since its inception in 2012, the Foundation has awarded nearly $4 million in grants to local school districts and nonprofits serving at-risk and vulnerable students. The Foundation also rebuilds public basketball courts around the region; to date, more than 60 courts have been refurbished, helping to revitalize local communities with safe and clean places for families to enjoy the game of basketball. Finally, the Foundation donates thousands of tickets each season to community partners that serve low-income children, helping to share the joy and excitement of Warriors home games. The Foundation is sustained by generous contributions from Warriors owners, players, partners, and fans.

American Express is the preferred payment partner of the Golden State Warriors. Visit warriors.com/amex to see how American Express is All for Dub Nation. All Season Long.

2016 Open Practice

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Jim Barnett Q&A with Steve Kerr - 10/12/16

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Warriors to Hold Open Practice, Presented by Draftkings, on Wednesday, October 12 at Oracle Arena