The Oracle promo nights that Oakland deserves

The Warriors launched their final Oracle Arena promotional calendar. It's not horrible, but here are three suggestions to take it to the next level.

The Golden State Warriors are entering their final year playing at Oracle Arena in Oakland, the beloved East Bay concrete canyon.

Long before the Warriors reached their current status as world beater, Oracle was the host of decades of mediocre memories that will last a lifetime. That said, decades of loss forge a nostalgia that will be hard to replace at the Chase Center. Therefore, it is only appropriate for the Warriors, the best NBA team, to honor their loyal East Bay fans with the best trio of promotional nights in the history of mankind.

Something I did not cover before: winning is a big responsibility. Instead of being more creative, teams, like the Warriors, often use win like a crutch. Teams must be more creative and less sterile. Nothing to lose!

"We're going to do an Iguodala bobblehead night."

"How about a Bobley Boogie night?"

Bla bla bla.

Boogie is still learning the difference between Oakland and San Francisco. Think of the fans!

Not all is bad news. The Warriors marketing team guessed some things. On February 12, 2019 is Baron Davis Night (bobbleheads!) And on February 21, 2019 is We Believe Night. There are also Throwback Thursday nights scattered throughout the season to celebrate entire decades: the 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s will be honored.

But I'm looking for more and it's not too late. The Warriors have the opportunity to think outside the box to offer the East Bay faithful a memorable year on their own turf.

1) Night of Monta Ellis: the absence of Ellis catalyzed a dynasty. Without Ellis leaving, there is no Stephen Curry (as we know him), no selected player from Harrison Barnes and, in turn, no Kevin Durant. The least the warriors could do was celebrate the guy. Honor Ellis before the match and distribute a wobbly head. At half-time, blindfolded, place them anywhere on the field and tell them to inflate. Monta Ellis deserves it and the fans deserve to remember the past.

2) Yay Area Night: imagine the Oracle stereos that overcome the traffic jams of the E-40, the ghost videos to roll after three years and fans like the end of the world. Once the Dubs have joined the Chase Center, technologists Carter, Jacob and Tim will be too exhausted by their work in failed startups to enjoy an evening like this. Menu: $ 3 beers and $ 1.50 for hot dogs wrapped in bacon. Here. There is no other food and drink available.

3) Nellie's Night: One night for Don Nelson. The man who organizes the poker nights with Owen Wilson, Willie Nelson and Woody Harrelson (three names that sound the same way) also trained the Warriors for two periods totaling eleven seasons. If you look good, your signature "Nellie Ball" was the first shot of the current brand of hoops that the team plays today. He is also an old hilarious smoker and marijuana. Nellie jumps on him with a Hawaiian shirt, holding a deck of cards with a big seal hanging on his mouth would be for thousands on eBay.