Re: Warriors Will Keep 'Golden State' With Move To San Francisco

Post #1 » by **RealGM Wiretap** » Wed Apr 4, 2018 3:28 pm

Rick Welts announced on KNBR that the Warriors will keep "Golden State" when they relocate to San Francisco for the 19-20 NBA season.

The franchise was called the San Francisco Warriors when they relocated from Philadelphia

The Warriors changed their name in 1971 when they began playing all of their home games in Oakland.

"Let's make it official," said Welts.

Via KNBR

the_process · Post #2 » by **the_process** » Wed Apr 4, 2018 7:21 pm

I think they ought to change back to San Francisco. If they were the only team in California... then sure, Golden State or California would work.

Sam195 · Post #3 » by **Sam195** » Wed Apr 4, 2018 7:30 pm

the_process wrote:I think they ought to change back to San Francisco. If they were the only team in California... then sure, Golden State or California would work.

they are the only good team in california

ChokeFasncists · Post #4 » by **ChokeFasncists** » Wed Apr 4, 2018 7:41 pm

Sam195 wrote:
the_process wrote:I think they ought to change back to San Francisco. If they were the only team in California... then sure, Golden State or California would work.

they are the only good team in california

What happens when one of the other teams become good?

Cookin Baskets · Post #5 » by **Cookin Baskets** » Wed Apr 4, 2018 7:45 pm

Wow just call it the city where it is because it makes the move confusing. I mean imagine if anybody else did this like here in Pennsylvania it would be the keystone state 76ers. At least there is only one team not 4 other teams. :lol:

the_process · Post #6 » by **the_process** » Wed Apr 4, 2018 9:08 pm

Sam195 wrote:
the_process wrote:I think they ought to change back to San Francisco. If they were the only team in California... then sure, Golden State or California would work.

they are the only good team in california

The Clippers take issue with that statement.

MaxRider · Post #7 » by **MaxRider** » Wed Apr 4, 2018 9:57 pm

DeOgar wrote:Wow just call it the city where it is because it makes the move confusing. I mean imagine if anybody else did this like here in Pennsylvania it would be the keystone state 76ers. At least there is only one team not 4 other teams.

Yeah, Let's change Minnesota Timberwolves to Minneapolis Timberwolves, Utah Jazz to Salt Lake City Jazz, Washington Wizards to Washington DC Wizards

CelticsWin5 · Post #8 » by **CelticsWin5** » Wed Apr 4, 2018 10:48 pm

"golden state" sounds lame. No other team in pro sports uses a state nickname

Marty McFly · Post #9 » by **Marty McFly** » Wed Apr 4, 2018 10:58 pm

CelticsWin5 wrote:"golden state" sounds lame. No other team in pro sports uses a state nickname

gondel state sounds fine. doesn't sound any different than new england patriots.

hyberx · Post #10 » by **hyberx** » Wed Apr 4, 2018 11:12 pm

the_process wrote:
Sam195 wrote:
the_process wrote:I think they ought to change back to San Francisco. If they were the only team in California... then sure, Golden State or California would work.

they are the only good team in california

The Clippers take issue with that statement.

That likely lottery team?

the_process · Post #11 » by **the_process** » Wed Apr 4, 2018 11:17 pm

hyberx wrote:
the_process wrote:
Sam195 wrote:
they are the only good team in california

The Clippers take issue with that statement.

That likely lottery team?

If after they traded Blake, they finish 44-38 and hit the lotto... nothing to be ashamed about there. It’s a brutal struggle out West.

the_process · Post #12 » by **the_process** » Wed Apr 4, 2018 11:22 pm

Marty McFly wrote:
CelticsWin5 wrote:"golden state" sounds lame. No other team in pro sports uses a state nickname

gondel state sounds fine. doesn't sound any different than new england patriots.

The Pats use New England because they are a regional team. And if GSW was in Nevada somewhere and called themselves the Silver State Warriors or the Nevada Warriors, then it makes perfect sense. But with there being other teams in California, Golden State doesn’t work IMO. They could use Bay Area Warriors if they wanted?

Marty McFly · Post #13 » by **Marty McFly** » Wed Apr 4, 2018 11:41 pm

the_process wrote:
Marty McFly wrote:
CelticsWin5 wrote:"golden state" sounds lame. No other team in pro sports uses a state nickname

gondel state sounds fine. doesn't sound any different than new england patriots.

The Pats use New England because they are a regional team. And if GSW was in Nevada somewhere and called themselves the Silver State Warriors or the Nevada Warriors, then it makes perfect sense. But with there being other teams in California, Golden State doesn’t work IMO. They could use Bay Area Warriors if they wanted?

that's just pedantic. they can call themselves whatever they choose.

the_process · Post #14 » by **the_process** » Thu Apr 5, 2018 12:14 am

Marty McFly wrote:
the_process wrote:
Marty McFly wrote:gondel state sounds fine. doesn't sound any different than new england patriots.

The Pats use New England because they are a regional team. And if GSW was in Nevada somewhere and called themselves the Silver State Warriors or the Nevada Warriors, then it makes perfect sense. But with there being other teams in California, Golden State doesn’t work IMO. They could use Bay Area Warriors if they wanted?

that's just pedantic. they can call themselves whatever they choose.

Either you want to be right or you don’t.

Watch on YouTube

alienpick · Post #15 » by **alienpick** » Thu Apr 5, 2018 12:41 am

the_process wrote:I think they ought to change back to San Francisco. If they were the only team in California... then sure, Golden State or California would work.

they are in California now and called Golden State, why change the name if they are still moving within California?

CelticsWin5 · Post #16 » by **CelticsWin5** » Thu Apr 5, 2018 12:52 am

alienpick wrote:
the_process wrote:I think they ought to change back to San Francisco. If they were the only team in California... then sure, Golden State or California would work.

they are in California now and called Golden State, why change the name if they are still moving within California?

Because golden state sounds dumb. Most people with a brain would agree

Cookin Baskets · Post #17 » by **Cookin Baskets** » Thu Apr 5, 2018 1:54 am

MaxRider wrote:
DeOgar wrote:Wow just call it the city where it is because it makes the move confusing. I mean imagine if anybody else did this like here in Pennsylvania it would be the keystone state 76ers. At least there is only one team not 4 other teams.

Yeah, Let's change Minnesota Timberwolves to Minneapolis Timberwolves, Utah Jazz to Salt Lake City Jazz, Washington Wizards to Washington DC Wizards

Those wouldn't be too bad I like Salt Lake City Jazz,besides it's not like they are called the California Warriors. My point is I just think using a states nickname is stupid for a team name.

MaxRider · Post #18 » by **MaxRider** » Thu Apr 5, 2018 1:56 am

DeOgar wrote:
MaxRider wrote:
DeOgar wrote:Wow just call it the city where it is because it makes the move confusing. I mean imagine if anybody else did this like here in Pennsylvania it would be the keystone state 76ers. At least there is only one team not 4 other teams.

Yeah, Let's change Minnesota Timberwolves to Minneapolis Timberwolves, Utah Jazz to Salt Lake City Jazz, Washington Wizards to Washington DC Wizards

Those wouldn't be too bad I like Salt Lake City Jazz,besides it's not like they are called the California Warriors. My point is I just think using a states nickname is stupid for a team name.

SLC Jazz
SLC Jazz
SLC Jazz
it sounds like Slick Jazz

dk1115 · Post #19 » by **dk1115** » Thu Apr 5, 2018 3:31 am

As a San Franciscan, I think keeping it Golden State is much more meaningful. It's really the Bay Area's team anyway.

BigTex · Post #20 » by **BigTex** » Thu Apr 5, 2018 9:35 am

CelticsWin5 wrote:"golden state" sounds lame. No other team in pro sports uses a state nickname

News to the Texas Rangers and the Utah Jazz, I’m sure.