Teichner drives for Uber and uses every square inch of the car for advertising space. He believes in serendipity. Klay Thompson recently climbed in the back of his car as Uber customer, where he saw Teichner's shirts.
Click here for the full story from ABC7 News' Wayne Freedman, to learn more about the chance encounter between the Warriors star and one of the team's biggest fans. And take a look at his photo essay below.
What is this #uber driver doing with @money23Green hanging off his back seat? Draymond? #warriors #abc7now pic.twitter.com/xRPHr8yWCk
— Wayne Freedman (@WayneFreedman) May 17, 2017
Yani Teichner of Berkeley is a fine artist, and he wants you to wear his work. It’s a new idea. #warriors #abc7now pic.twitter.com/m7SJvRh7zr
— Wayne Freedman (@WayneFreedman) May 17, 2017
Yani has been fascinated with #art and the #warriors as long as he could hold a crayon. #abc7now pic.twitter.com/QJh8ZZOxvi
— Wayne Freedman (@WayneFreedman) May 17, 2017
Look at his work, now. And this from a guy who quit cushy corporate America to follow a dream. #warriors #abc7now pic.twitter.com/FzLV6dp2H6
— Wayne Freedman (@WayneFreedman) May 17, 2017
The works are signed, limited, never fade. The colors burned into the fabric. #warriors #abc7now pic.twitter.com/JywANJLIxp
— Wayne Freedman (@WayneFreedman) May 17, 2017
One night, Yani happened to pick up @KlayThompson in his #uber. Imagine that. #warriors #abc7now pic.twitter.com/KsnepP1ycn
— Wayne Freedman (@WayneFreedman) May 17, 2017
Now, he is. #warriors #abc7now pic.twitter.com/CLdCowyQ6t
— Wayne Freedman (@WayneFreedman) May 17, 2017
Yani and Klay with Draymond after the ride. #warriors #abc7now pic.twitter.com/7DaLyC5ei0
— Wayne Freedman (@WayneFreedman) May 17, 2017
Signed shirts sell at $48 apiece. Check https://t.co/q0R3eHcF8e #warriors #abc7now pic.twitter.com/mfCWJuZzsf
— Wayne Freedman (@WayneFreedman) May 17, 2017
So if you happen to see Yani rooting for the #warriors, remember that their success will mean his success. #abc7now pic.twitter.com/9h9GVolvo0
— Wayne Freedman (@WayneFreedman) May 17, 2017
Gotta’ respect guy who leaves his comfort zone to follow a dream and heart. #warriors #abc7now pic.twitter.com/c3YrCpQUnl
— Wayne Freedman (@WayneFreedman) May 17, 2017
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