As the Chase Center continues to be built in downtown San Francisco, it gives the Golden State Warriors fans more reason to be excited about their team's future. Head coach Steve Kerr is also feeling the same way, especially after recently visiting the construction site.
However, he also hopes the new building will still give the same kind of “intimacy” that he and his team have been accustomed to inside Oracle Arena. which he recently discussed via Sam Amick of USA TODAY Sports. He said that finding a balance between generating income with the establishments and amenities, and making it an intimate place like their current home court could be key to making the Dubs feel right at home immediately after the relocation.
“I understand (that reality). They've got to pay the bills. But the old Chicago Stadium was like the old Madison Garden, one of the iconic places to play. And as a player, you kind of like that intimacy. So you know, we may face some of that in leaving Oracle. I think it's inevitable, given that when stadiums were built in the '70s, they were much more intimate because you didn't have the huge footprint with all of the suites and the causeways, the concourses and everything, to fit in all the restaurants and clubs. So you have to make a concession for the need, for generating the revenue that's going to pay for the team. But if you can do it and still figure out a way to make it a really intimate place, that's the trick. I know that's what they're trying to do here.”
It's very understandable why Kerr has a lot of love for Oracle Arena, as he has had a lot of success there, especially as a head coach the past three seasons. The Warriors have made it to three straight Finals, and have won two championships, making them the most successful team during that span. With his comments, it could give the franchise's stakeholders some ideas on how to keep their run of late going, as what Kerr desires is something they can work on with the design and logistics of the new center.
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