Golden State Warriors

The Golden State Warriors were established in 1946 as the Philadelphia Warriors before moving to San Francisco and later to Golden State.

In 1949, the Warriors became part of the National Basketball Association (NBA) following the merger of the Basketball Association of America (BBA) and the National Basketball League (NBL).

On April 7, 1956, the Warriors secured their first NBA Title after finishing the regular season with the best record in the league. They defeated the Fort Wayne Pistons (4-1) to clinch the championship.

In 1959, the Warriors selected Wilt Chamberlain as their territorial pick in the NBA Draft. Chamberlain later became one of the greatest basketball players in NBA history.

In 1962, owner Franklin Mieuli moved the franchise from Philadelphia to San Francisco and officially adopted the popular nickname 'The Golden State Warriors'.

In 1964, Wilt Chamberlain guided the Warriors to their first NBA Finals appearance, but unfortunately, they were defeated 4-1 by the Boston Celtics.

In 1971, the Golden State Warriors officially relocated to the Oracle Arena in Oakland and changed their name from the San Francisco Warriors to the Golden State Warriors.

In 1975, the Golden State Warriors, led by Barry, achieved victory in the Finals by defeating the favored Washington Bullets with a 4-0 sweep.

In the late 1980s, Don Nelson took over as the Head Coach of the Golden State Warriors, succeeding Al Attles. Nelson was known for his coaching style that focused more on scoring than defense, utilizing smaller players.

On April 5, 2006, the Golden State Warriors were officially eliminated from playoff contention after a 114–109 overtime loss to the Hornets, marking the end of a 12-season playoff drought for the team.

March 4, 2007, marked the turning point for the Warriors season. They closed out the regular season with a 16–5 run, including notable wins against top teams like the Detroit Pistons and ending the Dallas Mavericks' win streak.

On April 18, 2007, the Golden State Warriors secured their first playoff spot since 1994 with a convincing 120–98 win in their final game of the season against the Portland Trail Blazers.

On April 22, 2007, the Golden State Warriors played their first playoff game in 13 years and beat the Dallas Mavericks 97–85, holding MVP Dirk Nowitzki to just 4-of-16 shooting.

On May 3, 2007, the Golden State Warriors, with the help of their explosive third quarter, eliminated the Mavericks and became the first #8 seed to beat a #1 seed in a seven-game series. This was the Warriors' first playoff series win in 16 years.

The Golden State Warriors decided not to renew general manager Chris Mullin's contract and drafted Stephen Curry with the 7th overall pick. This marked the beginning of the Stephen Curry era for the Warriors.

With a win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Warriors clinched the playoffs for the second time in 19 years and the first time since the 2006-07 season.

On May 14, 2014, the Golden State Warriors signed Steve Kerr to a reported five-year, $25 million deal to become the team's new head coach. Kerr, a five-time NBA champion guard, had previously worked as an NBA broadcast analyst for Turner Network Television (TNT) and served as president and general manager for the Phoenix Suns basketball team.

On January 23, 2015, Klay Thompson broke an NBA record for points in a quarter with 37 in the third.

Stephen Curry was named the 2014–15 NBA Most Valuable Player, the first Warrior to do so since Wilt Chamberlain in 1960.

On June 16, 2015, the Golden State Warriors secured their first NBA championship in four decades, marking a historic moment for the franchise.

The Golden State Warriors made NBA history by becoming the first team ever to start 16-0 with a win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Warriors improved to 24-0 with a double-overtime win over the Boston Celtics, setting a new record in the NBA history.

On April 7, 2016, Klay Thompson scored 14 points against the San Antonio Spurs, helping the Golden State Warriors become the second team in NBA history to win 70 games in a season.

The Golden State Warriors achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first 73-win team in NBA history, surpassing the 1995–96 Chicago Bulls' 72–10 record.

On May 10, 2016, Stephen Curry was named the NBA Most Valuable Player for the second straight season. He became the first player in NBA history to win the MVP award by unanimous vote.

In Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder on May 28, 2016, Klay Thompson made 11 three-pointers and scored 41 points, helping the Warriors force a Game 7 with a 108–101 victory.

The Golden State Warriors were defeated by the Cleveland Cavaliers in seven games, becoming the first team in NBA Finals history to lose a series after leading 3–1.

The Golden State Warriors lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2016 NBA Finals in seven games, despite initially leading the series 3–1.

On July 4, 2016, Kevin Durant announced he would leave the Oklahoma City Thunder to sign a 2-year contract with the Golden State Warriors, making them the favorites to win the NBA championship.

After the 2016 Finals loss, former MVP Kevin Durant joined the Golden State Warriors, creating a 'super team' alongside Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson.

On November 7, 2016, Stephen Curry set the NBA record for most 3-pointers in a game with 13, helping the Warriors win against the Pelicans.

On December 5, 2016, Klay Thompson scored 60 points in 29 minutes, becoming the first player in NBA history to achieve this feat in under 30 minutes.

On February 10, 2017, Draymond Green recorded a triple-double with 12 rebounds, 10 assists, and 10 steals, a rare achievement in NBA history.

On June 8, 2017, the Golden State Warriors won the NBA Championship after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers, with Kevin Durant named Finals MVP.

The Golden State Warriors won the NBA Finals by defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers with a 4-1 score, reclaiming the championship title.

Golden State Warriors won against Oklahoma City Thunder with a high-scoring game of 141-139.

Golden State Warriors won against Detroit Pistons with a score of 120-109.

On June 8, 2018, the Golden State Warriors swept the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals, establishing themselves as a dynasty with their second consecutive championship.

The Warriors swept the NBA Finals series against the Cavaliers, claiming back-to-back titles with Thompson's significant contributions throughout the playoffs.

In the 2019 NBA Finals, the Golden State Warriors lost to the Toronto Raptors, marking the end of their last season in Oracle Arena.

On May 26, 2022, the Golden State Warriors became the Western Conference Champions and went on to win the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics, securing their fourth championship in eight years.