The Golden State Warriors had their victory parade on Thursday, and while Draymond Green sniped at LeBron James from parade floats, the team also celebrated a very important kitchen appliance. Klay Thompson invited the guy who made him sign a Warriors toaster to the team’s victory parade, and he totally showed up with toaster in hand.
The story, if you’re just catching up, is about a man and the magical powers of his toaster. Back in 2013, a man named Ronnie Reyes got a Dubs-themed toaster as a Christmas gift. Problem was, he already had one. So, Reyes took it to a David Lee autograph session and got his signature on it. Then followed Green and, this year, Thompson.
After Thompson signed the toaster, the team went on a long winning streak. Thompson even referenced the toaster during a long Warriors winning streak earlier this year.
Klay on the winning streak – "The toaster has been working" pic.twitter.com/vyUo2MrBo8
— Oakland Arena (@OaklandArena) May 31, 2017
Golden State finished the season 31-2 after Thompson signed the toaster, so he invited the toaster and its owner to the Warriors victory parade.
Still can't believe it. @KlayThompson legit invited me to the parade last night. All because of a toaster. #DubNation
— Ronnie R (@R_Dollaz) June 13, 2017
On Thursday, Toaster Guy was front and center on a parade float.
It's real pic.twitter.com/mmjbtOhX9s
— Ronnie R (@R_Dollaz) June 15, 2017
Here he is taking a toaster selfie while the crowd goes wild.
.@R_Dollaz and his toaster are living the dream on the @NBCSAuthentic float. 😂🍞 #AuthenticFan pic.twitter.com/tgGtI3CoNn
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) June 15, 2017
And here’s Reyes on TV, though he isn’t lined up with this “TOASTER GUY” label on the float. At least he got to hang out with Barry Bonds!
Dance Cam Mom ✔️
Barry Bonds ✔️
Toaster Guy ✔️#WarriorsParade pic.twitter.com/emHkybv3QS— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) June 15, 2017
It looks like he had a great time. And with Steph Curry and Kevin Durant likely coming back next year, he has a few more signatures to put on his beloved toaster.