Tomorrow at noon, I'll be partaking in a special season ticket holder conference call with Andrew Bogut and Larry Riley. I'm sure many of you have certain questions that you'd like to ask these guys. I thought it'd be great to compile as many questions as possible on this post and have people REC questions that most interests them.

Please keep your questions in the subject line. Additionally, make sure your questions to Andrew Bogut are professional and basketball related. As for Larry Riley, let's take it easy on the guy who had the guts to help support the Warriors' FO call for this long-term move. I think there's a long of great long-term questions here, especially with the way both Klay Thompson and Charles Jenkins have been playing as of late.

Tomorrow morning, I'll compile the top 3 questions and formulate it into a question for the new Warriors big man and Larry Riley. And the highest rec'd questions will be the ones to catch my eye.

Looking forward towards helping rep Golden State of Mind tomorrow!

Ray

The Golden State Warriors lost 'Thunder', their energetic and physically gifted mascot right after the Oklahoma City Thunder had to come into the picture. Tomorrow, I'll be asking co-owners Joe Lacob and Peter Guber what the Warriors' plan THIS SEASON with a mascot will be. It'll be in person at an invite-only event at Oracle Arena tomorrow for season-ticket owners. Thanks to the Warriors organization, I'll be able to ask it live.

I'd like to ask the GSoM community if they have better ways for me to present the question, so we can get as much information as possible for the mascot that'll we'll be cheering with in our biggest games this season. Remember, team image will be important going forward as the Warriors will totally revamp their in-arena presentation next season.

I'll be asking the question at 7PM PST, so please comment here with your input. Questions on the mascot only please, and not anything off-topic.

Oh and another video as a tribute to Thunder: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1X8aLF4Elo

UPDATE: Event information and my videos on my mascot question: 

http://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2011/9/14/2426623/warriors-season-ticket-holders-event-tweets-and-links

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I'm sure some people have seen the website, but it's true. Season ticket holders did get a "contract" from owners Joe Lacob and Peter Guber.

Interesting stuff, especially if you can read the fine print, which essentially gives the ticket holder certain contractually-bound promises to things like All-Star Memorabilia if the Warriors don't get a player onto the 2012 All-Star Team. There's even some cool things like a 2-hour signing session with the entire team.

Prices didn't increase this year at all, which was a good sign considering last year's savings was around 10-25% than the previous year.

Here's proof that these contracts exist and require that we sign them and send it back.

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Man... why can't we go with "We'll promise to get Dwight Howard" if they don't make the playoffs?

Still a bold move. Don't forget either peeps. We're getting a really cool new mascot next year too.

Not sure if I'm supposed to do this... but oh well. You guys should know anyway.

According to ESPN NBA Insider Chad Ford, the Golden State Warriors are a "SLEEPER" to land Utah star point guard Deron Williams. But it's not going to come at a price that even the most hardcore Warrior fan likes:

"One sleeper would be the Golden State Warriors, who might be willing to offer Stephen Curry, lottery pick Ekpe Udoh and multiple first-round picks to pair Williams and Monta Ellis in the backcourt."

A lot to give up, but would this be a return to a "We Believe" style of lineup?

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The Warriors could have a plethora of quality of big men available to them via trade.

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The Warriors have the #6 pick in the 2010 NBA Draft. Here's some viable options for those still figuring out if Favors or Cousins will drop (They won't):

1.) Do the crazy thing: The Warriors Trade Up

I hate to say it, but in an extreme circumstance, it could be possible that the Warriors trade their pick and a package of players (possibly Ellis) for John Wall and the No. 1 pick.

2.) Do the logical thing: Pick up a big man and work around Ellis and Curry as your Top 2 guards. With Randolph at the 4.

Unless an Ellis trade in imminent, picking up a big-man who could pass and play alongside Biedrins and/or Anthony Randolph would be interesting, providing instant size and speed when we need it.

3.) Do the Don Nelson thing: Pick up another fast player without much beef, but can score (A,K.A. - Pray Wesley Johnson comes to us.

My favorite option is W. Johnson falls to us. The kid can flat out play, is extremely smooth, and would be a great support player to Ellis/Curry. Good 3 pt option, a plus defender, and loves to run the break. Comes from a NBA-ready system.

4.) Trade the pick away for an beefy NBA Veteran

Least likely, but can be an option if the Warriors get a good offer and want to win NOW.

Ouch... my head hurts. Another crapshoot?

The new NBA Jam is coming... and I've got the down-low after being one of the first to ever play the upcoming Wii revamp.

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