San Quentin Warrior Maurice Hanks paroled in April. Here’s what he had to say on his way out.
His favorite game was against the Golden State Warriors when Steve Kerr came in.
“It was on my birthday, and it was the most fun,” said Hanks. “I came in at crunch time and hit two big threes that helped us win.”
“Playing against those people was incredible, amazing. They weren’t real to me; then I saw them in person, and they looked the same way they did on TV,” said Hanks.
“Last season was the best because we beat the Golden State Warriors,” said Hanks.
“Playing basketball gives me something positive to do. It helped me focus. Once on my agenda, it had to be done. It’s a stress reliever.”
Hanks has plans to keep the positive attitude going.
“I’m going to school, and I’m going to network with the Golden State Warriors. “Mo” told me to keep working on my game. He said I could go somewhere,” Hanks said, referring to Marreese “Mo” Speights, a Golden State Warriors power forward.
“I enjoyed my time at San Quentin. I appreciate all the love, cheers and haters. I salute everybody. Keep y’all heads up,” said Hanks. “God has a blessing in store for everybody.”