Mark Mastrov, a native of Oakland and successful businessman, is looking to enter the race to buy the Warriors.

The franchise went on the market last Monday and Mastrov is aware of the several potential buyers, including Oracle's Larry Ellison.

"I don't worry too much about that; there's going to be a lot of Larry Ellisons looking at this opportunity," Mastrov said. "If I sit back and say money wins championships "... when you look around the league, there are a lot of very wealthy owners, like (Mavericks owner) Mark Cuban. So it's not just about having deep pocketbooks.

"You have to understand the process and you have to put the right team together. If we decide we can get into the bidding process, I think I've put together a phenomenal team that can execute plans to bring the Warriors to the level of a winning program."

Mastrov founded 24 Hour Nautilus health club in 1983. It grew into the 24 Hour Fitness chain. He sold the franchise for $1.68 billion in 2005.