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SF's Panhandle basketball courts reopen in Warriors colors after renovation

Leads Panhandlehoops; organized the 3x3 tournament for six years

The Nate Thurmond Panhandle basketball courts reopened Oct. 14 after a $100,000 renovation. Crews milled and leveled the asphalt, recoated it in Warriors blue and yellow, and installed new rims and backboards. A hand-painted 42 marks center court for Thurmond, the Hall of Famer the courts are named for.

Updated Oct 25

Notable Quotes

We're all homies off the court, but on the court we'll let each other know when [someone] isn't playing defense or getting rebounds.

from SF's Panhandle basketball courts reopen in Warriors colors after renovation · Updated Oct 25

The elders and OGs that used to hoop at the court still come out and just hang out. It's like a real community thing.

from SF's Panhandle basketball courts reopen in Warriors colors after renovation · Updated Oct 25