Warriors = best franchise in sports

[Syringer]

Or they just have an awesome PR dept

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/...vTJVVh2DK9A&refer=home

Cliff's: Reporter declares himself a free agent and sends out a letter to all major sports teams stating so.

Of the 122 teams he sent it out to, 9 sent back a reply of any sort..and here's what the Warriors did:

Speaking of jerseys, the Warriors sent me one. It had No. 1 and my last name on the back. That was the least of their pitch.

The Warriors also 1) called to say they wanted me and asked for a photo, 2) had 28 employees from various departments send e-mails, 3) had fellow New Yorker and General Manager Chris Mullin call to make the team's case, 4) sent me a ``We Believe'' slogan T-shirt with my face on it 5) put together a mock press release announcing a new fan acquisition, 6) included a highlight DVD with rookies wearing my jersey, 7) sent me a $1, lifetime contract, signed by Mullin, that begins on Sept. 1 (the dollar was taped to the contract). The deal includes financial incentives, too, such as $10 for appearing at all National Basketball Association Finals games in which the Warriors play.

 

[GenHoth]

That is actually really awesome

 

[fredhe12]

Great PR!

 

[ElFenix]

he declared himself a free agent as a fan, that's even better

 

[tfinch2]

LOL that is so awesome

 

[daveymark]

Wow. I'm impressed by the owner of the team that offered his front row seats and an intorduction to the players and basically everything the warriors did.

 

[vi edit]

:thumbsup:

The $1 contract is the best.

 

[Capt Caveman]

That's pretty cool.

 

[effowe]

Number 1 Warriors Fan

 

[HN]

COME OUT AND PLAAAAYYAAAY

 

[sygyzy]

Awesome story!

 

[Miramonti]

That's fantastic. :thumbsup:

A lot of franchises just don't get it. Obviously the Warriors don't have that problem.

 

[oogabooga]

Absolutely amazing. They took the time to respond and really really thought out their effort.

While the sharks bored him with some essay, I'm glad my favorite sports franchise responded.

 

[thepd7]

lol I am a Mavs fan and even I can't be mad at the Warriors after they do something that awesome.

Smart business decision, really. $1 for a fan for life. I am sure most franchises spend way more than $1/viewer or fan.

 

[PaNsyBoy8]

didn't david stern come out and say warriors fans are the most loyal or something along those lines?

 

[ViviTheMage]

haha that is cool