Warriors beat Oklahoma City 108-100 (photo gallery)

Photos by Gerome Wright ( Martinez News-Gazette )

Opening night in the NBA is always special. For the GS Warriors, this one had even more to it. As they received their championship rings ahead of a 108-100 win over the Oklahoma City on Tuesday at Oracle Arena, it was hard to avoid recalling the days when K.D.was still on the Thunder and the Warriors were just a regular super team.

“It’s special,” Stephen Curry said of the banner ceremony. “I remember looking up there, and there was only Philadelphia

Golden State Warriors vs Oklahoma City Thunder #0 PG Russell Westbrook Photos by Gerome (Martinez News-Gazette)

Golden State Warriors vs Oklahoma City Thunder Commissioner Adam Silver with Warriors Owners Joe Lacob & Peter Guber Photos by Gerome (Martinez News-Gazette)

Golden State Warriors vs Oklahoma City Thunder Draymond , Steph & KD Photos by Gerome (Martinez News-Gazette)

Golden State Warriors vs Oklahoma City Thunder Stephen Curry Photos by Gerome (Martinez News-Gazette)

Golden State Warriors vs Oklahoma City Thunder Photos by Gerome (Martinez News-Gazette)

Golden State Warriors vs Oklahoma City Thunder #15 C. Damian Jones Photos by Gerome (Martinez News-Gazette)

Golden State Warriors vs Oklahoma City Thunder Photos by Gerome (Martinez News-Gazette)

banners, and the ’74-’75 team. Coming into Oracle every night, in our practice facility, you look up on the walls and you see the championship banners that we brought back to the Bay. It’s amazing. You reminisce on the journey in those moments. Obviously, we’re still trying to go for more. It’s really hard in terms of putting it all into perspective, but nights like tonight are where you sit back and feel really proud about what you accomplished.”