<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">First came Baron Davis. Then came the wins. Now the fans are following suit -- or at least more of them. Team president Robert Rowell said this week the Warriors are on track to "equal if not exceed" last year's ticket sales, an achievement that was very much in doubt prior to Davis' arrival. Though Golden State had been one of only three NBA teams to enjoy four straight years of attendance increases, Rowell said the club was not on pace for another gain this season. But since Davis played his first home game on Feb. 27, attendance has, and is projected to, jump enough to challenge last year's all-time-best average of 16,235. "The response is great," Rowell said. "We're obviously excited for many reasons, not just because we think (Baron's) a good player or a great player, but we're excited because we think we're setting the tone for next year." Rowell said the Warriors are closing in on 400 deposits for new 2005-06 season-ticket holders, which became available two weeks ago. The sales are encouraging, he added, given that the Warriors are raising prices for the second straight year after remaining constant for the previous six. Little Big Man: As much as Avery Johnson enjoys running into his former teammates, he also admits the novelty is wearing off. Johnson played for Seattle, Houston and Dallas, served two stints with Denver and Golden State and three with San Antonio during his 16-year career. "I've played with a lot of people," he said after the Mavs' shootaround Wednesday. </div> Source
