Warriors give free Game 1 tickets to 105-year-old fan named Sweetie

The Golden State Warriors are gifting their oldest living fan with tickets to Game 1 of the NBA Finals. “Sweetie” (her real name is redacted out of privacy concerns) is, as of writing, 105 years old and will turn a year older on June 12. According to the Oakland Tribune, the Warriors heard about her not too long ago, and decided — because of her lifelong loyalty — to let her become VIP for a night, which means access to a sweet parking spot and security from the media.

Coach Steve Kerr is excited for “Sweetie” to see the team play:

“What a great story ... 105 years old, following the Warriors for all these years,” Kerr said. “I loved her message: ‘Don’t get the swell head.’ That’s always our message to the guys, but Sweetie had a better way of putting it than I did. “From what I gather, we’re going to have her at Game 1, which I’m really excited about.”

As for “Sweetie,” she’s obviously excited, but not without a little criticism for the last game in the Western Conference finals:

Interviewed Friday, Sweetie said she enjoyed the final game of the Western Conference finals, and like many fans she was filled with angst.

“Oh, I did like that last game,” Sweetie said. “I loved it, but it made me kind of angry because I wanted to slap them boys for playing so sloppy in the first half,” Sweetie said. “I enjoyed every bit of it.”

Here’s hoping Golden State can satisfy “Sweetie” on Thursday.

(via Inside Bay Area)

UPDATE: Sweetie is at the Oracle Arena and ready to watch Game 1.

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