The polarizing reaction reinforced that four weeks ago, when tickets sold out within minutes for this preseason opener, fans had a primary objective: get the first glimpse of the NBA's top offseason acquisition with his new team. Golden State arrived at Rogers Arena, the former home of the Vancouver Grizzlies, having installed two items: an out-of-bounds play from the sideline, and an out-of-bounds play from underneath the basket. Reserve guards Ian Clark (eight points, three assists) and Patrick McCaw (11 points, four assists) added intrigue to the competition for the backup shooting guard spot. Though discombobulated at times after missing much of the past three seasons with leg injuries, center JaVale McGee made his case for the team's final roster spot with two blocks. Even on misses, his jump shots triggered a collective gasp from a crowd that his endured the past 15 years without an NBA team. The offseason's biggest story line only figures to gain traction as Golden State returns to the Bay Area for exhibitions Tuesday and Thursday, respectively, against the Clippers and Kings.