W’s Fan Feature-Anish Mehta

How long have you been a warriors fan?

I became a Warriors fan when I was 5 and my pops bought tickets to the Warriors vs Bulls game. I got to see the legendary MJ and experienced my first live NBA and Warriors game.

Fav. Current Warrior? Why?

I’m going to have to give into seniority so it would be Monta. The kid is electrifying and has the potential to take over a game. However, the rookie Steph Curry is definitely making a bid! Steph Curry for the “Rookie of the Year!”

Fav. All Time Warrior? Why?

Has to be Mr. Crossover himself-Tim Hardaway. He had the illest crossover back then, breaking ankles. I remember practicing his crossover in the backyard and at practices all day. I had the chance to meet him at UPS in Oakland and he was definitely a sincere individual.

Fav. Moment?

Was when the Warriors finally put an end to a 13 year playoff drought. The 2007 playoffs was one of the best experiences that Vanessa and I had at a Warriors game. The playoff atmosphere was undescribable and its a fact Warriors fans are the best in the league.

A close second would be the nastiest dunk in the history of playoffs. Boom Dizzle on AK-47. I remember it like it was yesterday and being there and seeing it live was surreal! The arena just went crazy after that dunk and the noise level just leaped to 107 db! It was ridiculous!

Worst moment as a Warriors fan?

Theres been so many…smh. The one that comes to mind is trading J-Rich. It definitely hit home when he was dealt. He was the heart and soul of the Warriors. He was there for the ALL the bad and when the going got good he was dealt the short end of the stick, which was unfortunate. I have nothing but respect for a true professional.

What’s your feelings on the current Ownership/Management of the Warriors?

It stinks a blind man on the streets with no basketball knowledge would have a better chance! Ok, maybe a little exaggerated and harsh but seriously Cohan needs to unload the team ASAP and Rowell needs to crawl under a rock and not come out ever. I feel Larry Ellison would be a good fit and would set standards and the determination to win. I strongly feel that ownership’s does not begin and end with writing checks. But c’mon you know its bad when people laugh at you when you say you back the Warriors or your having a conversation with a Kings fan talking about who got the best record the Kings or the Warriors…smh

You’re named Warriors GM, How would you  improve the team? What changes do you think need to be made?

We definitely need to focus on our youngsters instead of signing players that are close to retirement. I understand that you do need some veterans on a squad but they also need to contribute other than what they have learned in their time in the NBA. Hopefully, now that the Monta/Curry backcourt has come around we can focus on other things such as trying to get a dominant big man who can be a factor day in and day out.

You can bring any current NBA player to the Warriors, who would it be?

Definitely would be King James he does it all! He can score at will, plays defense and makes the players around him better. Take for example when he first got to the Cavs. He single handedly carried the Cavs into the playoffs. The kid is a beast and has a God given talent which is unstoppable! Lebron quoted earlier in the year that he wanted a challenge.. Well Lebron if you reading this here it is: Come to the Dubs and answer the challenge that’s knocking at your door!

Finish the sentence, When the warriors win the championship, I will…..?

Be courtside going bonkers while making calls to collect my money due to all the haters and doubters!

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