Overview
Most Golden State Warriors fans have attended a game at Oracle Arena, marveled at Stephen Curry's effortless shots, and remember where they were when the team won the 2015 NBA championship. But only real fans watched all 73 wins in the 2015-16 season, know where the Warriors played when they first moved to California, or can name whom the Warriors swept in the 1975 Finals. 100 Things Warriors Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resource guide for true fans of Warriors basketball. Whether you're a die-hard fan from the Run TMC days or a new supporter of Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, and Kevin Durant, this book contains everything Warriors fans should know, see, and do in their lifetime.
Author Biography
Danny Leroux has covered the Warriors for RealGM since 2009 and hosts the "Locked on Warriors" and "RealGM Radio" podcasts. He also writes about the Warriors for The Athletic and is the NBA salary cap expert for The Sporting News. He has has a law degree from UC Hastings and a BA in Economics and Political Science from UCLA. This is his first book. Bob Myers is the general manager and president of basketball operations of the Golden State Warriors and a two-time NBA Executive of the Year.
Press Releases
100 Things Warriors Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
By Danny Leroux / Foreword by Bob Myers
Contact: Sam Ofman, Triumph Books, 312.568.5450,
s.ofman@triumphbooks.com
Most basketball fans hear the word “warriors” and think of Steph Curry launching a high-arcing three-pointer. They think of Kevin Durant hoisting a Finals MVP trophy and Draymond Green flexing after yet another game changing rejection. But there’s much more to the Warriors than their recent success.
In 100 Things Warriors Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die (Triumph Books, November 2017), Warriors writer and NBA expert Danny Leroux combines his knowledge and passion for the team to present a thoughtfully ranked list of the most memorable moments, biggest personalities and must-do activities surrounding the Dubs experience. Covering everything from the early days of Wilt Chamberlain to the 2017 Championship, this great new reference title has something for every fan. Highlights include:
- A heartfelt foreword from Warriors General Manager Bob Myers
- Player profiles of fan favorites from every era, including Curry, Green, World B. Free, Baron Davis and more
- Analysis of the worst trades, signings and draft picks in team history
- The best uniforms in the NBA: a guide to the coolest old school jerseys from past Warriors teams
- The biggest, and loudest, memories at Oracle Arena, and insights from the best in the game on what makes the Dubs’ home court a special place to play
100 Things Warriors Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die offers fans a complete guide to developing a closer relationship to their favorite team. Loaded with facts, stats and anecdotes, Leroux’s book will bring value to both diehards and the new generation of fans. No Dubs fan’s library is complete without it.
About the Author:
Danny Leroux has covered the Warriors since 2009. Born and raised in the Bay Area, his work has appeared in Sports Illustrated, The Athletic, Sporting News, RealGM and many other outlets. He also hosts the weekly RealGM Radio Podcast and regularly co-hosts the Dunc’d On Basketball Podcast and #TwitterNBAShow.
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