On the court, when the 98-year-old Svity, supported by staff, shuffled in front of Qin Yue, this elderly man who had once witnessed Rick Barry hoist the cup for the Warriors on television, tightly grasped Qin Yue's large hands and said, "Watching you play has become a way of life for many of us in Oakland, including myself. Every night, I pray for you from the sidelines. From the moment I came to Oakland, I haven't missed a single Warriors game, not even a minute. Thank you for bringing us back to the playoff stage after twelve long years. We don't need the recognition of Chicagoans and Los Angeles People to see you as a hero because you are our hero."
This is why competitive sports are always so fascinating.
When you witness history and make history, you have long become a part of history.
The elderly Svity.
