After winning the NBA Championship for the second straight year and third time in the last four seasons, the Warriors are once again the proud owners of the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy, or ‘Larry’ for short. As such, the Dubs have made their rounds with good ‘ol Larry during this Championship summer. Here’s a look at some of Larry’s most notable travels …
June 8 – CLEVELAND, OH
BACK-TO-BACK CHAMPS
The Warriors finished off a four-game sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers with a 108-85 win in Game 4 of the 2018 NBA Finals, returning Larry to the Dubs for the second straight season. Kevin Durant was named NBA Finals MVP, also for the second straight season.
June 9 – OAKLAND, CA
CHAMPS COME HOME
After a night and morning of celebration in Cleveland, the Warriors flew home with Larry safe and secure.
June 10 – ALAMO, CA
GOOD MORNING LARRY
To the victors go the … morning show appearances. Larry got plenty of airtime during a Stephen Curry interview with Good Morning America.
June 11 – LOS ANGELES, CA
LATE NIGHT LARRY
Two members of basketball royalty were featured on the June 11 episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live: NBA Finals MVP Kevin Durant and good friend Larry.
June 12 – OAKLAND, CA
TIME TO PARTY
A sun-splashed day by the Bay was the perfect setting for a championship parade in Oakland. Warriors fans certainly showed their Strength in Numbers, lining the streets to get a view of their favorite players, and Larry of course. » More From the Parade
June 24 – SEASIDE, CA
LARRY GOES TO CAMP
Shaun Livingston and Zaza Pachulia were featured instructors at an overnight session of Warriors Basketball Camp in Monterey, and the veteran champs had the honor of bringing Larry to get up close and personal with the campers. » More from Camp
June 29 – MILWAUKEE, WI
KEVON'S HOMECOMING
Warriors forward Kevon Looney received a hero’s welcome as he returned to his hometown with good pal Larry. Looney and Larry attended a City Wide Peace Rally that also featured some facetime with Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett.
July 1 – SAN FRANCISCO, CA
BELL DELIGHTS AT WARRIORS BASKETBALL CAMP
Jordan Bell is only one year into his NBA career, and he’s already a big hit at Warriors Basketball Camp. When you bring Larry along, you’re that much more popular among the leaders of tomorrow. » More from Camp
August 4 – SANTA CLARA, CA
LARRY ON THE PITCH
When the International Champions Cup came to Levi’s Stadium, so too did Larry. Warriors rookie Jacob Evans came along to get some face time with FC Barcelona and Rakuten.
August 10 – MILWAUKEE, WI
BACK TO MILWAUKEE
Larry made a return trip to Milwaukee with Kevon Looney. This time around, the trip was centered around Looney’s work with Milwaukee area youth, including a local basketball camp.
August 11 – UPPER MARLBORO, MD
WHERE IT ALL STARTED
Quinn Cook’s NBA dreams began in Prince Georges County, Maryland, so it’s only fitting that he brought the trophy back home during a basketball camp he hosted for Washington, D.C. area youth.
August 13 – WALNUT CREEK, CA
IT’S OUR GAME
Stephen Curry teamed up with Warriors Basketball Camp to put on ‘It’s Our Camp,’ a two-day, totally free camp for 190 Bay Area girls. The father of two young girls and a newborn baby boy, Curry made sure the campers had photo ops with Larry, in addition to expert instruction and plenty of lasting advice from a panel of high-ranking women in sports. » Learn More