Young Eric Kocher got more than he bargained for when sitting courtside Saturday night at Oracle Arena. First, in a bad way, and then most certainly in a good one.
Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic awkwardly fell out of bounds after the Warriors’ Draymond Green challenged his shot during the game. Doncic’s stumbling path brought him into a collision with young Eric, who took the brunt of it from the 6-foot-7, 218-pound Slovenian.
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SIGN UP HERE Doncic quickly checked on the young 10-year-old from San Francisco, who told our Kerith Burke that it was his first time sitting courtside.
Eric was OK, and received some merch for his trouble, including a sweeeet signed Doncic jersey.
It wasn't just any jersey, though. It came straight off Doncic's back.
Smile away, Eric. You’ve had quite a night. Oh, and the Warriors won, too.