From the ring ceremony to the raising of their fourth NBA championship banner in eight seasons, the pregame festivities Tuesday evening at Chase Center were to be dedicated to the Warriors.S

No disrespect to the Los Angeles Lakers, their opponent on opening night.

But team leader and NBA Finals MVP Stephen Curry could not let the celebration pass without delivering a sober message, reminding the sellout crowd and national TV audience of the plight of WNBA star Brittney Griner. Read More