Thanks to Stephen Curry’s dominant play, the Golden State Warriors gained their first Back-to-Back MVP in organization history. With an honor so great, the team is looking to share this momentous prestige with their fans.
Usually Friday the 13th is associate with bad luck and superstition, this time around, it’s looking much brighter for Warriors fans. On Friday, May 13, 2016, fans can get to take photos with the MVP trophies.
Here’s some more good news, the photo opportunity will be available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, giving most fans a chance at seeing and grabbing a photo with the hardware. With the Warriors amazing and supportive fan base, expect lines and plan accordingly. The trophies will be located at the Oracle Arena at the Warriors Team Store. The store will also have new MVP inspired merchandise.
For more information, refer to the official press release below:
Fan Photo Opportunity With Back-to-Back MVP Trophies Won By Stephen Curry
Friday, May 13, 2016 | 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Warriors Team Store
7000 Coliseum Way
Oakland, CA 94621
Details: The Warriors are offering fans the opportunity to take a photo with the last two NBA MVP trophies at the Warriors Team Store at Oracle Arena on Friday, May 13 from 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Fans will also have the opportunity to purchase exclusive Warriors merchandise including the brand new MVP line, 73 Win gear, and an assortment of Playoff items.
Warriors guard Stephen Curry became the first unanimous winner of the Maurice Podoloff Trophy as the 2015-16 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player. Curry is the 11th player in NBA history to win the award in consecutive seasons (the first guard to do so since Steve Nash in 2004-05 and 2005-06) and the 39th player in the history of the four major professional sports to be named MVP in back-to-back campaigns. In franchise history, only Curry and Wilt Chamberlain (1959-60) have earned the honor, with Curry becoming the club’s first two-time winner of the award.
Based on overall sales from adidas and the NBAStore for the 2015-16 regular season, Warriors back-to-back MVP Stephen Curry ranked first in the league for the NBA’s most popular jersey with the Warriors ranking first in most popular team merchandise during that same period.