Golden State Warriors fans had a rare chance to interact with their idols on the court during their open practice at the Chase Center on Wednesday.
To kick off the event, Warriors General Manager Mike Dunleavy joined Warriors Television Play-By-Play Announcer Bob Fitzgerald for a question-and-answer session. Afterwards, Warriors players and coaches took the court to participate in drills and shooting competitions which included some young fans.
Warriors rookies, including Reece Beekman, Blake Hinson and Quinten Post, sang songs to the crowd as part of their rite of passage while Stephen Curry did introductions. Players also signed small autographed plastic balls for fans and tossed them into the crowd.
Thousands attended the practice, paying just $5 for tickets, with proceeds benefitting the Warriors Community Foundation.
Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry (30) celebrates with Golden State Warriors rookie Quinten Post (21) after he sang a song during their open practice at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)Young fans hope to get player autographs during the Golden State Warriors open practice at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry (30) congratulates teammate Brandin Podziemski (2) after he sank a half-court basket during their open practice at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)Gabrielle Santoso, with her service dog Louie, Jesslyn Sutisna and Sophie Wong, from right, watch the Golden State Warriors open practice at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)Golden State Warriors’ Pat Spencer (61) takes a shot during their open practice at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)Golden State Warriors’ Gary Payton II (0) shoots a video selfie with fans during their open practice at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)Golden State Warriors’ Brandin Podziemski (2) reacts after making a half-court shot during the Golden State Warriors open practice at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry (30) and Draymond Green (23) do drills during their open practice at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)Golden State Warriors rookie Blake Hinson (26) sings a song during their open practice at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green (23) signs autographs for fans after their open practice at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)Fans cheer during the Golden State Warriors open practice at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)Golden State Warriors’ De’Anthony Melton (8) and Jonathan Kuminga (00) sign autographs for fans during their open practice at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green (23) shares a laugh with teammate Stephen Curry (30) during the Golden State Warriors open practice at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)Golden State Warriors’ Gui Santos, (15) Andrew Wiggins, (22) Trayce Jackson-Davis, (32) De’Anthony Melton (8) and Quinten Post (21) sign small balls to give to fans during their open practice at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)Fans cheer during the Golden State Warriors open practice at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry (30) interacts with the crowd during their open practice at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)Golden State Warriors’ Reece Beekman (3) sings a song during their open practice at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)Fans cheer as the crowd sings “Don’t Stop Believin’”during the Golden State Warriors open practice at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry (30) takes a shot during their open practice at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)A fan tries to get his sneakers autographed during the Golden State Warriors open practice at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)Fans cheer during the Golden State Warriors open practice at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)Golden State Warriors’ Buddy Hield (7) and Reece Beekman (3) share a laugh with Stephen Curry (30) their open practice at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)
