On a special promotional page of the Warriors' official website, Bay Area students ages 7 to 12 are encouraged to "write a 300-word essay to Baron's grandmother telling her about the most influential person in your life." The understanding is that the author of the most compelling entry will get to meet Baron Davis and go to a Warriors game.

But careful reading of the Official Contest Rules begs the question, does this have anything to do with actually picking the best entry, or, will literally any entry do so long as its author can be showcased in strong PR fashion? Is this about motivating kids to apply themselves for a merit-based reward or is it about having a showcase for the Warriors' marketing plan?

SFist Chris "The Truthmaker" Contributing