Michael Delucchi can pinpoint the exact moment he fell in love with the Golden State Warriors. It was 36 years ago to the day which also happens to be his birthday.
So as he joined the crowd pouring into the Chase Center for a must win Game 5 Wednesday night, he already knew what he wanted for a birthday present.
"I hope they bring me home a win today," he told KPIX. "It's been frustrating... but I've been through some ugly years there before we started winning so I'll take this any day." A banker from Pacifica, he and his wife Lisa have been season ticket holders for 20 years and every time there's a big game, he makes sure to wear his lucky blue and gold Nikes. The same pair he's worn since he was a teenager."I think they're going to come out with a lot of passion and a lot of hunger because they know there's no tomorrow so I think they can do it," he said.
"Gold blooded, born this way, it seems to be a condition," Sundquist said with a smile."My doctor's into it so hopefully it stays as the playoff continues." "It could be a huge game to move towards a great end of the series or it could be the end of the dynasty," he said before tip-off."It's one of the great things about being here to see these guys and what they've given us over the years ... with this group, I wouldn't miss it for the world.
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