One of three brothers who heads the digital printing firm Lahlouh, Inc., Fadi Lahlouh is an established presence in the San Mateo, California entrepreneurial community. An avid sports fan, Fadi Lahlouh follows Bay Area teams such as the San Francisco 49ers, San Jose Sharks, and Golden State Warriors.
Currently led by Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, the Golden State Warriors have dominated the Western Conference over the past five years, reaching the finals each season and taking home three championships. However, a number of factors have coincided to create a sense of vulnerability, including Kevin Durant moving to the Brooklyn Nets, Shaun Livingston retiring, and the trading of Andre Iguodala. Offensive powerhouse Klay Thompson is still benched indefinitely due to a knee injury involving a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
As reported in The New York Times, teams in Southern California have at the same time taken steps to bolster their squads, with the Lakers’ LeBron James poised to establish leadership following a season-ending 2018 groin injury. Having traded for All Star veteran Anthony Davis, the team also brought in proven talents Jared Dudley and Danny Green, while giving up a number of young prospects.
The Los Angeles Clippers are also vying for dominance, with offensive and defensive masterminds Kawhi Leonard and Paul George joining the team in the offseason. Unlike the Lakers, the Clippers did not achieve their current position by trading away a significant amount of their existing talent They have a solid core that includes Patrick Beverley, Landry Shamet, and Montrezl Harrell. This is a battle-tested team that forced the Warriors into game six of round one of the playoffs last year.
With two California teams on the upsurge, the Warriors still have one undeniable advantage – four proven All Stars who have taken the team to championship victory in the past.
Fadi Lahlouh 