Full History Of Golden State Warriors In Timeline From 1925

1925: Team Name Inspiration

In 1925, the original Philadelphia Warriors team, who played in the American Basketball League, inspired the name of the Philadelphia Warriors team.

1933: Ruling on Social Media Solicitation

In 1933, the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in a lawsuit against Bitconnect that the Securities Act of 1933 extends to targeted solicitation using social media.

1946: Warriors Founded in Philadelphia

In 1946, the Golden State Warriors were founded as the Philadelphia Warriors and became a charter member of the Basketball Association of America (BAA).

1946: Founding as Philadelphia Warriors

In 1946, the Warriors were founded as the Philadelphia Warriors, a charter member of the Basketball Association of America.

1946: Inaugural Season

In 1946, the team played its inaugural season.

1947: Inaugural BAA Championship

In 1947, the Warriors won the inaugural Basketball Association of America (BAA) championship.

1948: The best start in NBA history

In the 2015–2016 season, the Warriors won their first 24 games, the best start in NBA history. This surpassed the previous record of 15–0 by the 1948–49 Capitols and the 1993–94 Rockets.

1948: Kings Joined the BAA in 1948

The Sacramento Kings joined the BAA in 1948 when they were then known as the Royals and based in Rochester, New York.

1949: NBA Creation

In 1949, the NBA was created through a merger, officially recognizing the Warriors' first championship.

1951: Gottlieb Buys the Team

In 1951, Eddie Gottlieb bought the team.

1955: Championship in Philadelphia

In 1955, the Warriors won its next championship in Philadelphia in the 1955–56 season, defeating the Fort Wayne Pistons.

1956: Second Championship

In 1956, the Warriors, led by Hall of Famers Paul Arizin, Tom Gola, and Neil Johnston, won their second championship.

1959: Sphas Franchise Existence

In 1959, the Philadelphia Sphas franchise team existed up until this year and was honored by the Philadelphia Warriors team name.

1959: Signing of Wilt Chamberlain

In 1959, the Warriors signed draft pick Wilt Chamberlain, who led the team in scoring six times and shattered NBA scoring records.

1960: First Warrior since Wilt Chamberlain in 1960 to win MVP

On May 4, 2015, Stephen Curry was named the 2014–15 NBA Most Valuable Player, the first Warrior since Wilt Chamberlain in 1960.

1961: Warriors Wore Warriors Origins Jersey in 2021-22 Season; 1961-62 Was Their Last Season in Philadelphia

For the 2021-22 season, the Warriors wore a Warriors Origins jersey, which is a modernization of their 1961-62 road uniform. The 1961-62 season was their last season in Philadelphia, as well as the season in which Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points in a single game.

March 2, 1962: Chamberlain's 100-Point Game

On March 2, 1962, Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points against the New York Knicks in Hershey, Pennsylvania, setting an NBA single-game record.

1962: Mieuli Purchases Team & Relocation

In 1962, Franklin Mieuli purchased a majority of shares in the team and moved it to the San Francisco Bay Area, renaming it the San Francisco Warriors.

1962: Warriors Incorporate New Uniform

In 1962, the Warriors moved to San Francisco and incorporated a similar uniform to the one they previously wore in Philadelphia, including gold road uniforms with the city name in blue with red drop shadows for the first season.

1962: Move to San Francisco Bay Area

In 1962, the Warriors moved to the San Francisco Bay Area and took the city's name, becoming the San Francisco Warriors.

1963: Drafting Nate Thurmond

Before the 1963–64 NBA season, the Warriors drafted Nate Thurmond.

1963: 76ers Relocation

In 1963, the Syracuse Nationals moved to Philadelphia, becoming the Philadelphia 76ers.

1963: Gold and Blue Reversed on Road Uniform

In the 1963–64 season, the gold and blue were reversed on the road uniform.

1964: Play at San Francisco Civic Auditorium

From 1964 to 1966, the San Francisco Warriors played at the San Francisco Civic Auditorium.

1964: Warriors Update Uniform

From 1964 to 1966, the Warriors updated their uniform, going with the team name in block letters and incorporated the interlocking "SF" on the shorts.

1964: NBA Finals Loss and Chamberlain Trade

In 1964, the Warriors lost the NBA Finals to the Boston Celtics and later traded Wilt Chamberlain to the Philadelphia 76ers, leading to a poor season.

January 1965: Wilt Chamberlain Trade

In January 1965, star Wilt Chamberlain was traded, leading the team to finish the 1964–65 season with the NBA's worst record at 17–63.

1965: Drafting Rick Barry

In 1965, the Warriors drafted Rick Barry, who became NBA Rookie of the Year.

1966: Warriors Update Uniform

From 1964 to 1966, the Warriors updated their uniform, going with the team name in block letters and incorporated the interlocking "SF" on the shorts.

1966: End of Playing at San Francisco Civic Auditorium

In 1966, the San Francisco Warriors stopped playing at the San Francisco Civic Auditorium.

1966: Opening of Oakland Coliseum Arena

In 1966, the Warriors began scheduling more home games in Oakland with the opening of the Oakland Coliseum Arena.

1966: NBA Finals Loss to 76ers

In 1966, the Warriors lost the NBA Finals to the 76ers.

1967: Barry Signs with Oakland Oaks

In 1967, Rick Barry sat out the season and signed with the Oakland Oaks of the American Basketball Association due to a contract dispute.

1967: Warriors and Lakers Met Six Times in Postseason from 1967 to 1991

The Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers met six times in the postseason from 1967 to 1991.

1969: Introduction of new Warriors uniforms reminiscent of the 1969-71 City uniforms

In 2010, the Golden State Warriors introduced new uniforms reminiscent of their 1969-71 "The City" uniforms.

1969: The best road start in NBA history

In the 2015–2016 season, Warriors had the best road start in NBA history at 14–0, surpassing the 1969–70 New York Knicks.

1970: Last Season as San Francisco Warriors

In 1970, the 1970–71 season was the team's last as the San Francisco Warriors.

1970: Warriors and Cavaliers Played Each Other Since 1970

While the Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers have played each other since the Cavaliers joined the NBA in 1970, the two teams' rivalry began to develop in the 2014-15 season when they met in the first of four consecutive NBA Finals.

1971: Adoption of Golden State Warriors Name

Before the 1971–72 season, the franchise adopted the name Golden State Warriors to represent the entire state of California.

1971: Playoff Appearances

Beginning in 1971, the Warriors made the playoffs until 1977, except for 1974.

1971: Team Adopts Golden State Warriors Name and New Uniforms

In 1971, after moving to Oakland, the team adopted the name Golden State Warriors and began wearing uniforms that featured "Golden State" in Western-style lettering above a circle with the outline of California and a star representing the San Francisco Bay Area inside.

1971: Name Change to Golden State

In 1971, the team changed its geographic moniker to Golden State.

1971: Relocation to Oakland and Name Change

In 1971, the team relocated to Oakland and changed its name to the "Golden State" Warriors. Only Thurmond, Barry and Mullin spent significant time with the team since this move.

1972: Barry Rejoins Warriors

In 1972, after four seasons in the ABA, Rick Barry rejoined the Warriors.

1974: Missed Playoffs

In 1974, The Warriors did not make it to the playoffs.

1974: The Warriors wore throwback versions of the 1974-75 "Cinderella" championship uniforms

The Warriors have worn throwback versions of the 1974-75 "Cinderella" championship uniforms in tribute to several great moments in Warriors history.

1975: Longest winning streak since 1975

After Iguodala's return from injury in the 2013-14 season, the Warriors went on a 10-game winning streak, the franchise's longest since the 1975 championship year.

1975: Uniform Tweaked for 1975-76 Season

Ahead of the 1975-76 season, the Warriors tweaked the uniform to feature the team name in Western-style lettering along with a fancier number design. Additional striping was placed on the shorts.

1975: League's Best Record and Playoff Upset

During the 1975–76 season, the Warriors had the league's best record but were upset by the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference Finals.

1975: Third Championship

In 1975, powered by Rick Barry and Jamaal Wilkes, the Warriors won their third championship, considered a major upset in NBA history.

1975: Warriors advanced to their first NBA Finals since 1975

The Warriors swept the New Orleans Pelicans in the first round of the playoffs, defeated the Memphis Grizzlies in six games in the second round, and dispatched the Houston Rockets in five games in the Western Conference Finals. The Warriors advanced to their first NBA Finals since 1975.

1976: Drafting Robert Parish

In 1976, the Warriors drafted Robert Parish.

1977: Playoff Appearances

Until 1977, the Warriors made the playoffs since 1971, except for 1974.

1978: Start of Struggle Period

Due to the loss of key players, the Warriors struggled from 1978 to 1987 to maintain a competitive team.

1980: Attles Becomes General Manager

In 1980, head coach Attles moved up to the front office as general manager.

1980: Acquisition of Joe Barry Carroll and Trade of Robert Parish

In 1980, the Warriors acquired Joe Barry Carroll and traded Robert Parish to the Boston Celtics.

1981: Kerr became first rookie coach since 1981-82 to win a title

The Warriors defeated the Cavaliers in six games, and Iguodala was named Finals MVP. Kerr became the first rookie coach to win a title since Pat Riley in 1981–82.

1983: Acquisition and Trade of Bernard King

In 1983, the Warriors matched the New York Knicks' offer for Bernard King but quickly traded him for Micheal Ray Richardson, who was then traded for Eric Floyd and Mickey Johnson.

1985: Jim Barnett Became TV Color Analyst in 1985

Former Warrior guard Jim Barnett was the TV color analyst from 1985 to 2019, and later was the color man on the radio.

1985: Drafting Chris Mullin

In 1985, the Warriors selected Chris Mullin in the NBA draft.

1985: Kings Moved to Sacramento in 1985, Creating Geographic Rivalry with Warriors

Since the Sacramento Kings moved there in 1985, they have shared a geographic rivalry with the Warriors, as both teams are based in Northern California.

1986: Home Uniform Changed Back to White Before 1986-87 Season

Before the 1986-87 season, the Golden State Warriors' home uniform was changed back to white, though the team briefly experimented with wearing white uniforms on select home games in the early 1980s.

1986: Fitzgerald and Finnane Co-Ownership

From 1986 to 1995, Jim Fitzgerald and Dan Finnane co-owned the team.

1986: Hiring George Karl as Head Coach

In 1986, Jim Fitzgerald and Dan Finane hired George Karl as head coach.

1987: End of Struggle Period

From 1978 to 1987, the Warriors struggled to maintain a competitive team.

1987: Floyd's Performance

In 1987, Sleepy Floyd had a historic performance in a Western Conference Semifinal match against the Los Angeles Lakers, setting NBA playoff records for points scored in a quarter (29) and a half (39).

1987: The Warriors wore throwback versions of Sleepy Floyd game-inspired uniforms from 1987

The Warriors have worn throwback versions of Sleepy Floyd game-inspired uniforms from 1987 in tribute to several great moments in Warriors history.

1987: Uniform Design Remained in Place Until 1987-88 Season

The Warriors' uniform design from the 1975-76 season remained in place until the 1987-88 season, though the team made some subtle changes to the striping and letter scheme.

1988: Warriors Updated Their Uniform in 1988

In 1988, the Warriors updated their uniform, now featuring the team name written diagonally in front along with numbers on the left chest. The updated "California outline" logo was moved to the left leg. This uniform was introduced in time for the arrival of Don Nelson as head coach and the rise of Run TMC.

1991: Playoff berth clinched in consecutive seasons since 1991-1992

On April 11, 2014, the Warriors clinched a playoff berth in consecutive seasons for the first time since 1991 and 1992.

1991: Warriors and Lakers Met Six Times in Postseason from 1967 to 1991

The Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers met six times in the postseason from 1967 to 1991.

1991: Franchise record tied for road wins

The Warriors ended the 2013-14 season tying the 1991–92 squad for the franchise's all-time mark of 24 wins on the road.

1992: Playoff berth clinched in consecutive seasons since 1991-1992

On April 11, 2014, the Warriors clinched a playoff berth in consecutive seasons for the first time since 1991 and 1992.

1992: Team's best start since 1992

The 2012-13 Warriors had one of their best starts in decades, earning 20 wins in less than 30 games played for the first time since 1992.

1993: Playoffs with Webber and Sprewell

In 1993, with Chris Webber and Latrell Sprewell, the Warriors made the playoffs.

1993: The best start in NBA history

In the 2015–2016 season, the Warriors won their first 24 games, the best start in NBA history. This surpassed the previous record of 15–0 by the 1948–49 Capitols and the 1993–94 Rockets.

1994: Rift Between Players and Nelson

At the start of the next season from 1993, a rift formed between Webber and Sprewell on one hand and Nelson on the other, leading to organizational turmoil.

1994: First time since 1994 that the Warriors had a .500+ winning percentage

In 2005, the Warriors began the season with a winning percentage above .500 for the first time since 1994.

1995: Cohan Buys Team and Drafts Smith

In 1995, Chris Cohan bought the team, and the Warriors drafted Joe Smith as their first overall pick.

1995: Splash Brothers records

In the 2012-13 season, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, dubbed the "Splash Brothers", combined for 483 three-pointers, besting the single-season record of 435 set by the Orlando Magic in 1995–96.

1995: The team set an NBA record with 54 consecutive regular-season home wins

In the 2015–2016 season, the Warriors set an NBA record with 54 consecutive regular-season home wins, which spanned from January 31, 2015, to March 29, 2016; the previous record of 44 was held by the 1995–96 Chicago Bulls team led by Michael Jordan.

1995: End of Fitzgerald and Finnane Co-Ownership

Jim Fitzgerald and Dan Finnane co-owned the team from 1986 to 1995

1995: Tim Roye Became Radio Play-by-Play Announcer in 1995

Tim Roye has done the radio play-by-play for Warrior games since 1995.

1996: Play in San Jose Arena

In 1996, while the Oakland Coliseum Arena was being renovated, the Warriors played their home games in the San Jose Arena.

July 1997: St. Jean Becomes General Manager

In July 1997, Garry St. Jean became the new Warriors' general manager.

1997: Carlesimo Replaces Adelman

In 1997, P. J. Carlesimo replaced Rick Adelman as head coach.

1997: Drastic Uniform Change in 1997-98 Season

The Warriors' identity was drastically changed in the 1997-98 season, now featuring a dark navy blue, bright gold and orange color scheme. The uniform heavily incorporated the lightning bolt motif, with the gold "Warriors" wordmark now featuring the lightning bolt shooting atop the "W". The alternate "Thunder" logo was added to the right leg.

January 1999: Sprewell Traded to Knicks

In January 1999, Latrell Sprewell was traded to the New York Knicks for John Starks, Chris Mills, and Terry Cummings.

1999: Series drew highest ratings since 1999

In 2023, the playoff series between the Kings and Warriors drew the highest first and second round playoff TV ratings for the NBA since 1999, with game 7 peaking at 11.9 million viewers on ABC.

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1999: First No. 8 seed since 1999 to beat a No. 1 seed

The Warriors became the first NBA No. 8 seed to beat the top seed since 1999 when the New York Knicks eliminated the Miami Heat.

2001: Subtle Uniform Changes in 2001-02 Season

Before the 2001-02 season, the Warriors made subtle changes to the uniform, removing the lightning bolt stripes in favor of a thick orange stripe on either side. The "Warriors" wordmark also removed the lightning bolt on the "W", and on the white uniform, it was reverted to navy blue letters.

2002: Warriors' struggles in the competitive Western Conference

In 2002, despite having rising stars like Richardson, Antawn Jamison, and Gilbert Arenas, the Warriors struggled to make the playoffs due to the competitive nature of the Western Conference.

June 2003: Robert Rowell appointed team president

In June 2003, Robert Rowell, a marketing executive, was promoted to team president, taking on responsibilities such as hiring, firing, and contract negotiations within the basketball side of the organization.

2004: Curry set an individual record of three-pointers in 2004-05 and 2005-06

Curry finished the 2013-14 season with 261 threes, setting an individual record for most three-pointers in a span of two seasons with 533, surpassing the previous mark of 478 set by Ray Allen in 2004–05 and 2005–06.

2004: Orange Alternate Uniform Added in 2004-05 Season

In the 2004-05 season, the Warriors added an orange alternate uniform which is a palette swap of their home uniform.

2005: Curry set an individual record of three-pointers in 2004-05 and 2005-06

Curry finished the 2013-14 season with 261 threes, setting an individual record for most three-pointers in a span of two seasons with 533, surpassing the previous mark of 478 set by Ray Allen in 2004–05 and 2005–06.

2005: Acquisition of Baron Davis

In 2005, at the trading deadline, the Warriors acquired point guard Baron Davis, marking the arrival of their first superstar since Chris Mullin.

2005: Warriors experience strong start to 2005-06 season, followed by struggles due to injuries

In 2005, the Warriors began the 2005-06 season with a winning percentage above .500 for the first time since 1994. However, injuries led to only 13 additional wins through March.

2005: Dorell Wright surpasses Richardson's 183 three-pointers in a season in 2005-06

In April 2011, Dorell Wright made a franchise record of 184 three-pointers in a season in a home win versus Los Angeles Lakers, surpassing Richardson's 183 in 2005–06.

April 5, 2006: Warriors eliminated from playoff contention

On April 5, 2006, the Warriors were officially eliminated from playoff contention after a 114–109 overtime loss to the Hornets, extending their playoff drought to 12 seasons.

2006: Warriors faced the Utah Jazz in the second round of the 2006-07 playoffs

After upsetting the Dallas Mavericks, the Warriors faced the Utah Jazz in the second round of the 2006-07 playoffs.

2006: Warriors enter 2006-07 season with the longest active playoff drought at 12 seasons

Entering the 2006-07 season, the Warriors held the NBA's longest active streak of consecutive seasons without a playoff appearance, totaling 12 seasons.

2006: Playoff berth since 2006

On April 9, 2013, the Warriors clinched the playoffs for the second time in 19 years and the first time since the 2006–07 "We Believe" Warriors.

2006: Jason Richardson's Tenure

Through the 2006–07 season, Jason Richardson was a Warriors' star scorer.

January 17, 2007: Warriors trade Murphy, Dunleavy, Diogu, and McLeod for Harrington, Jackson, Jasikevičius, and Powell

On January 17, 2007, the Warriors traded Troy Murphy, Mike Dunleavy Jr., Ike Diogu, and Keith McLeod to the Indiana Pacers for Al Harrington, Stephen Jackson, Šarūnas Jasikevičius, and Josh Powell.

March 4, 2007: Warriors suffer 6th straight loss against the Wizards

On March 4, 2007, the Warriors experienced a 106–107 loss against the Washington Wizards, resulting in their 6th consecutive loss due to Arenas hitting a technical free throw in the final second.

2007: Warriors Win 2018 NBA Championship

In 2007, the Warriors swept the Cavaliers to win their second straight NBA championship; previously, there had not been an NBA Finals sweep since 2007.

2007: Warriors trade Richardson to Bobcats, Jackson suspended

In the 2007–08 season, Jason Richardson was traded to the Charlotte Bobcats for rookie Brandan Wright. Stephen Jackson was suspended for seven games.

2007: In their final game in Oakland in 2019, the Warriors wore a white uniform based on the 2007 "We Believe" era uniforms

In their final game in Oakland in 2019, the Warriors wore a white uniform based on the 2007 "We Believe" era uniforms.

2007: Kerr served as president and general manager

Steve Kerr served as president and general manager for the Phoenix Suns basketball team from 2007 to 2010.

2008: Ellis injured in moped accident

During the 2008–09 season, Monta Ellis was injured in a moped accident and suspended for 30 games.

2008: Baron Davis signs with the Los Angeles Clippers

In the 2008 off-season, Baron Davis signed with the Los Angeles Clippers. The Warriors drafted and signed Anthony Randolph out of LSU and signed free agents Corey Maggette and Ronny Turiaf and re-signed Ellis and Andris Biedriņš to long-term contracts.

2009: Warriors unable to field starting lineup due to injuries

In 2009, the Warriors had an injury-prone year and were consistently unable to field their ideal starting lineup.

2009: Warriors draft Stephen Curry and decline to renew Chris Mullin's contract

In 2009, the Warriors selected Stephen Curry in the NBA draft and declined to renew the contract of general manager Chris Mullin. Larry Riley was promoted to general manager.

January 2010: Warriors issue multiple 10-day contracts

Starting in January 2010, the Warriors issued multiple 10-day contracts, most notably to power forward Anthony Tolliver from the Idaho Stampede.

July 15, 2010: Chris Cohan sells the Warriors to Peter Guber and Joe Lacob

On July 15, 2010, owner Chris Cohan sold the Warriors to Peter Guber and Joe Lacob for a then-record $450 million.

September 2010: Warriors sign Jeremy Lin and Louis Amundson

In September 2010, the Warriors signed Jeremy Lin and Louis Amundson. Also, Don Nelson resigned, and Keith Smart was hired as the team's new head coach.

2010: Return to "The CITY" Uniform in 2010

In 2010, the Warriors returned to a modern version of the team's "The CITY" uniform, this time incorporating the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge as part of the logo. The uniform also incorporated striping inspired by the bridge's suspension cables.

2010: Warriors select Ekpe Udoh in NBA draft and introduce new logo and uniforms

In 2010, the Warriors selected Ekpe Udoh in the NBA draft. They also introduced a modernized version of their "The City" logo and new uniforms reminiscent of the 1969–71 "The City" uniforms. The Warriors also traded for David Lee.

2010: Warriors fail to make playoffs after 36 wins

In the 2010-11 season, the Warriors failed to make the playoffs with 36 wins.

2010: Kerr served as president and general manager

Steve Kerr served as president and general manager for the Phoenix Suns basketball team from 2007 to 2010.

February 2011: Warriors trade Wright and Gadzuric for Murphy

In February 2011, the Warriors traded Brandan Wright and Dan Gadzuric for Troy Murphy and a 2012 second-round pick.

April 2011: Dorell Wright sets a new franchise record for most three-pointers in a season

In April 2011, Dorell Wright made a franchise record of 184 three-pointers in a season in a home win versus Los Angeles Lakers. Wright ended the season with the most three-pointers made in the NBA that season with 194.

April 27, 2011: Coach Smart dismissed and Rick Welts replaces Rowell

On April 27, 2011, coach Smart was dismissed, and Team President Rowell was fired and replaced with Rick Welts.

2011: Warriors draft Klay Thompson

In 2011, the Warriors drafted Klay Thompson with the 11th pick in the NBA draft.

2011: Jackson took helm

Over the 17 years before Jackson took the helm in 2011, the franchise had averaged 30.2 wins per season and made the playoffs only once.

March 2012: Monta Ellis traded to the Bucks

In mid-March 2012, Monta Ellis, Kwame Brown and Ekpe Udoh were traded to the Milwaukee Bucks for Andrew Bogut and Stephen Jackson.

2012: Warriors' strong start despite injuries

Despite injuries and starting two rookies, the 2012-13 Warriors had one of their best starts in decades, earning 20 wins in less than 30 games for the first time since 1992.

2012: Consecutive regular-season games

Golden State also won 28 consecutive regular-season games dating back to the 2014–15 season, eclipsing the 2012–13 Miami Heat for the second-longest winning streak in NBA history.

2012: Warriors' off-season moves and draft

In 2012, the Warriors drafted Harrison Barnes, Festus Ezeli, Draymond Green, and Ognjen Kuzmic. Stephen Curry also agreed to a four-year contract extension. The team traded Dorell Wright, obtained Jarrett Jack, and signed Carl Landry.

2012: Warriors use pick to get Draymond Green

In February 2011, the Warriors traded Brandan Wright and Dan Gadzuric for Troy Murphy and a 2012 second-round pick that was used on Draymond Green.

2012: Gold Sleeved Alternate Uniform Unveiled in 2012-13 Season

Midway through the 2012-13 season, the Warriors unveiled their gold sleeved alternate uniform, featuring a white silhouette of the "Bay Bridge" logo behind a diagonal "Warriors" wordmark in blue, along with blue pinstripes on the shorts.

April 9, 2013: Warriors clinch playoffs

On April 9, 2013, the Warriors clinched a playoff berth for the second time in 19 years with a win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

2013: Warriors sign Andre Iguodala

During the 2013 off-season, the Golden State Warriors signed Andre Iguodala to a four-year deal. They traded Richard Jefferson, Andris Biedriņš and Brandon Rush to the Utah Jazz to make room under the salary cap and drafted Nemanja Nedovic. They also signed Marreese Speights, Jermaine O'Neal, Toney Douglas, and Ognjen Kuzmic.

2013: Warriors first appearance in All-Star Game

In the 2013-14 season, Curry made his first appearance in the All-Star Game.

2013: Warriors Tweaked Uniforms for Christmas Day Games Starting in 2013

Starting in 2013, during Christmas Day games between 2013 and 2016, the Warriors would subtly tweak their uniforms to match every other team's designs.

2013: Warriors' performance in early 2013-14 season

The Warriors began the 2013–14 season with flashes of brilliance and lapses. In early December 2013, their record was 12–9. Injuries to key players and a tough schedule impacted their performance.

April 2014: Warriors Begin Purchase of Mission Bay Site

In April 2014, the Warriors began the purchase process for a 12-acre site in Mission Bay, San Francisco, to hold a new 18,000-seat arena.

May 6, 2014: Mark Jackson Fired as Coach

On May 6, 2014, Mark Jackson was fired as coach of the Warriors, despite support from his players and a successful record.

May 14, 2014: Steve Kerr hired as head coach

On May 14, 2014, Steve Kerr was signed as the Golden State Warriors' new head coach. Also point guard Shaun Livingston and guard Leandro Barbosa were signed during the off-season.

2014: Consecutive regular-season games

Golden State also won 28 consecutive regular-season games dating back to the 2014–15 season, eclipsing the 2012–13 Miami Heat for the second-longest winning streak in NBA history.

2014: Curry's first appearance in the All-Star Game

In 2014, Stephen Curry made his first appearance in the All-Star Game.

2014: Warriors Lose Before Finals

In 2014, the Warriors lost in the playoffs before reaching the Finals for the first time since 2014, and it was the first playoff series loss against a Western Conference opponent under Steve Kerr.

2014: Sleeved Uniform Tweaked in 2014-15 Season

In the 2014-15 season, the Warriors' sleeved uniform design was tweaked to a slate-gray base and white letters minus the full team name on the logo.

2014: Stephen Curry named NBA Most Valuable Player

On May 4, 2015, Stephen Curry was named the 2014–15 NBA Most Valuable Player.

2014: Stephen Curry won the 2014-15 NBA Most Valuable Player award.

Stephen Curry won the 2014–15 NBA Most Valuable Player award and the 2015 ESPYs Best Male Athlete award.

2014: Green broke Golden State franchise record

Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson were all named to the 2016 All-Star Game. Green broke the Golden State franchise record of nine triple-doubles in a season. Curry broke numerous three-point records during the season, including his own NBA record for made three-pointers in a season of 286; he finished the season with 402 three-pointers. He made a three-pointer in 151 consecutive games, which broke the NBA record of 127 set by Kyle Korver in 2014.

2014: Warriors and Cavaliers Rivalry Began in 2014-15 Season

The Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers' rivalry began to develop in the 2014-15 season when they met in the first of four consecutive NBA Finals.

January 23, 2015: Klay Thompson's Record-Breaking Quarter

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

January 31, 2015: Consecutive regular-season home wins

From January 31, 2015 to March 29, 2016, the team set an NBA record with 54 consecutive regular-season home wins.

July 27, 2015: David Lee traded to Boston Celtics

On July 27, 2015, David Lee was traded to the Boston Celtics for Gerald Wallace and Chris Babb to offload his salary.

October 2015: Sale of Mission Bay Site Finalized

In October 2015, the sale of the Mission Bay site was finalized and naming rights were sold to JPMorgan Chase, which named the arena Chase Center.

December 12, 2015: Winning streak ends against Milwaukee Bucks

On December 12, 2015, the Warriors' record-setting start to the 2015-2016 season ended with a loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.

2015: Return to Championship Glory

In 2015, led by Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green, the Warriors returned to championship glory.

2015: Warriors set franchise record for wins and Curry named MVP

The Warriors completed the 2014–2015 regular season with a league-best record of 67–15, setting a Warriors record for wins. On May 4, 2015, Stephen Curry was named the 2014–15 NBA Most Valuable Player.

2015: Warriors Won Against Cavaliers in 2015 NBA Finals

The Warriors won against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2015 NBA Finals.

February 27, 2016: Curry tied the NBA record of twelve three-pointers

On February 27, 2016, Stephen Curry tied the NBA record of twelve three-pointers made in a single game.

March 29, 2016: Consecutive regular-season home wins

From January 31, 2015 to March 29, 2016, the team set an NBA record with 54 consecutive regular-season home wins.

March 31, 2016: Warriors break franchise record for wins

On March 31, 2016, the Warriors won their 68th game of the season, breaking the franchise record for most wins in a single season.

April 13, 2016: Warriors set NBA record for most wins

On April 13, 2016, the Golden State Warriors set the NBA record for most wins in a single season, finishing with a record of 73–9.

May 10, 2016: Stephen Curry named NBA MVP

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

July 4, 2016: Kevin Durant Signs with Warriors

On July 4, 2016, Kevin Durant announced his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder to sign a two-year contract with the Golden State Warriors.

July 9, 2016: Harrison Barnes Signs with Mavericks

On July 9, 2016, free-agent forward Harrison Barnes signed with the Dallas Mavericks after playing for the Warriors.

July 2016: Player Transactions in July 2016

In July 2016, the Golden State Warriors saw significant player transactions. Kevin Durant signed with the team. Harrison Barnes signed with the Dallas Mavericks. Festus Ezeli, Marreese Speights, and Leandro Barbosa left the Warriors, and Andrew Bogut was traded to the Mavericks. David West and Zaza Pachulia joined the Warriors.

August 25, 2016: Warriors Announced Broadcast Change on August 25, 2016

On August 25, 2016, the Warriors announced that they were leaving long-time station KNBR and that all of their games would be broadcast on KGMZ's 95.7 The Game.

November 7, 2016: Stephen Curry Sets NBA 3-Point Record

On November 7, 2016, Stephen Curry set an NBA record for most 3-pointers in a game with 13, during a 116–106 win over the Pelicans.

December 5, 2016: Klay Thompson Scores 60 Points in 29 Minutes

On December 5, 2016, Klay Thompson scored 60 points in 29 minutes during a 142–106 victory over the Pacers, becoming the first player in NBA history to score 60 or more points in fewer than 30 minutes of playing time.

2016: Sleeved Uniform Variation Used During Chinese New Year Week in 2016-17 Season

A variation of the slate gray sleeved uniform was used during Chinese New Year week in the 2016-17 season, incorporating red accents; a white version was worn in the 2016-17 season.

2016: Warriors Tweaked Uniforms for Christmas Day Games Ending in 2016

Ending in 2016, during Christmas Day games between 2013 and 2016, the Warriors would subtly tweak their uniforms to match every other team's designs.

2016: Blue "Crossover" Uniform Worn in 2016-17 Season

For the 2016-17 season, the Warriors wore a blue "Crossover" uniform which was inspired by the 1990s Run TMC-era uniform.

2016: Assessment of Curry's contract

In 2016, it was argued that Stephen Curry's relatively inexpensive contract paid "huge dividends" by freeing up the necessary funds to allow the team to "keep a strong core around him".

2016: Record-Breaking Season and Finals Loss

In 2016, the Warriors achieved the best-ever regular-season record at 73–9 but lost the Finals to the Cleveland Cavaliers after surrendering a 3–1 series lead.

2016: Warriors Earn Home-Court Advantage in 2017 Playoffs

In 2016, the Warriors earned home-court advantage throughout the 2017 playoffs thanks to a 67–15 regular-season record.

2016: Warriors Lose NBA Finals After 3-1 Lead

In 2016, the Warriors faced the Cleveland Cavaliers in a rematch of the NBA Finals. Despite leading the series 3-1, the Warriors lost in Game Seven on their home court, becoming the first team to lose the NBA Finals after holding such a lead. Draymond Green was suspended for Game Five, and Curry was ejected from Game Six.

2016: Warriors Lost to Cavaliers in 2016 NBA Finals

The Warriors lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2016 NBA Finals.

February 10, 2017: Draymond Green Records Unique Triple-Double

On February 10, 2017, Draymond Green recorded a triple-double with 12 rebounds, 10 assists, and 10 steals, becoming the first player in NBA history to post a triple-double with fewer than 10 points.

March 2, 2017: Warriors' Streak Ends After Loss to Bulls

On March 2, 2017, the Warriors' streak for most games without back-to-back losses ended at 146 with a 94–87 loss to the Chicago Bulls. This streak eclipsed the previous record of 95 held by the Utah Jazz.

2017: Uniform Transition After Switching to Nike in 2017

After switching from Adidas to Nike in 2017, the Warriors kept their primary uniforms, with the white uniform becoming the "Association" uniform and the blue uniform becoming the "Icon" uniform.

2017: Warriors Finish 2017-18 Regular Season

In 2017, The Warriors went into the 2018 playoffs as the second seed in the Western Conference after earning a 2017–18 regular season record of 58–24.

2017: Warriors Win 2017 NBA Championship

In 2017, The Warriors won the championship against the Cavaliers with a 4-1 record. The Warriors' 16–1 playoff record garnered the best winning percentage (.941) in NBA playoffs history. The invitation to the White House was rescinded by President Donald Trump, and the team planned to visit Washington, D.C. to "celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion."

2017: Back-to-Back Championships

In 2017, after signing Kevin Durant, the team won back-to-back championships.

2017: Gold "City" Uniforms Worn in 2017-18 Season

In the 2017-18 season, the Warriors wore gold "City" uniforms with "The Bay" atop a blue circle and a dragon silhouette atop the Golden Gate Bridge; this paid tribute to the Bay Area's Chinese American community.

2017: Warriors Won Against Cavaliers in 2017 NBA Finals

The Warriors won against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2017 NBA Finals.

August 30, 2018: David West Announces Retirement

On August 30, 2018, David West announced his retirement from the NBA after 15 seasons.

2018: Warriors Trade for Andrew Wiggins

In 2018, At the trade deadline, the Warriors traded Russell, 2018 first-round pick Jacob Evans, and recent acquisition Omari Spellman to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Andrew Wiggins, a top-3 protected first-round pick, and a second-round pick.

2018: Warriors Clinch Playoff Berth

In 2018, the Warriors clinched the third seed in the Western conference, qualifying for the playoffs for the first time since the 2018–19 season.

2018: Second Back-to-Back Championship

In 2018, the team won another back-to-back championship, continuing their dominant run.

2018: "City" Uniform Variation Worn in 2018-19 Season

In 2018-19, the Warriors wore a variation of this "City" uniform in navy blue with gold accents.

2018: Warriors Received an "Earned" Uniform in 2018

The Warriors received an "Earned" uniform in 2018 as a reward for participating in the previous year's playoffs. Their first "Earned" uniform is a gold variation of "The Town" "Statement" uniform.

2018: Warriors Won Against Cavaliers in 2018 NBA Finals

The Warriors won against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2018 NBA Finals.

June 12, 2019: Subtle Adjustments to Primary Logo Unveiled on June 12, 2019

On June 12, 2019, the Warriors unveiled subtle adjustments to their primary logo, including a new custom font.

September 17, 2019: Updated Uniforms Released on September 17, 2019

Updated uniforms were released on September 17, 2019. Most notably, on the blue "Icon" uniform, the colors on the "Bay Bridge" logo were no longer inverted unlike in the previous uniform.

October 24, 2019: Warriors Play First Game at Chase Center

On October 24, 2019, the Warriors played their first regular-season game at Chase Center, losing 141–122 to the Los Angeles Clippers.

2019: "Statement" Uniform Repurposed as "City" Uniform in 2019

After the Warriors moved to San Francisco in 2019, the dark gray "Statement" uniform was repurposed into a "City" uniform as a tribute to Oakland. This design featured a black base with gray and blue accents.

2019: Jim Barnett Retired in 2019

Former Warrior guard Jim Barnett was the TV color analyst from 1985 to 2019, and later was the color man on the radio. Now retired, the media center at Chase Center has been renamed in his honor.

2019: "Statement" Uniform Tweaked in 2017-2019

From 2017 to 2019, the Warriors kept their slate gray uniforms as its "Statement" uniform, tweaking the design to reference Oakland as "The Town" by incorporating the city's oak tree logo to the uniform.

2019: Finals Loss and Durant's Departure

In 2019, the Warriors lost the Finals to the Toronto Raptors, and Kevin Durant left the team in the off-season.

2019: New Arena Expected for 2019-20 Season

In 2019, the new 18,000-seat arena was expected to be ready for the 2019–20 NBA season.

2019: In their final game in Oakland in 2019, the Warriors wore a white uniform based on the 2007 "We Believe" era uniforms

In their final game in Oakland in 2019, the Warriors wore a white uniform based on the 2007 "We Believe" era uniforms.

2019: Jim Barnett Joined Tim Roye Full-Time in 2019

Jim Barnett joined Tim Roye full-time in 2019, who will do color analysis for both road and home games, and has already been at the booth for nationally televised and postseason matchups.

2020: "City" Uniform Paid Tribute to "We Believe" Era in 2020-21 Season

For the 2020-21 season, the Warriors wore a "City" uniform that paid tribute to the "We Believe" era in Oakland, as well as their 47 seasons there in general. It features the same coloring scheme as well as the "Oakland" location identifier in the lettering of the previous logo.

2020: Durant Traded to Nets

In 2020, after the Finals loss to Toronto, Durant chose to sign a four-year deal with the Brooklyn Nets. The Warriors sent Durant along with a protected first-round pick (2020) to the Nets in exchange for D'Angelo Russell in a two-way sign-and-trade.

2020: Warriors Draft James Wiseman

In the 2020 NBA draft lottery, the Warriors landed the second overall pick in the draft, which they used to draft James Wiseman. They also drafted Nico Mannion with the 48th overall pick.

2020: Warriors Wore Throwback Versions of "The CITY" Uniforms in 2020-21 Season

The Warriors have worn throwback versions of "The CITY" uniforms on select games since the 1990s, most recently wearing them in the 2020-21 season.

August 10, 2021: Andre Iguodala Returns to Warriors

On August 10, 2021, Andre Iguodala signed a deal to come back to the Bay Area and play for the Warriors.

2021: Warriors Wore Warriors Origins Jersey in 2021-22 Season

For the 2021-22 season, the Warriors wore a Warriors Origins jersey, which is a modernization of their 1961-62 road uniform.

2021: Warriors Spokespersons for FTX

In 2021, the Golden State Warriors, were paid spokespersons for FTX, a cryptocurrency exchange.

2021: "City" Uniform Was a "Mix-Tape" of Earlier Uniforms in 2021-22 Season

The "City" uniform for the 2021-22 season was a "mix-tape" of earlier uniforms. The black base was an homage to "The Town" uniforms which were a tribute to Oakland, the blue-trimmed gold lightning bolt stripes took cues from the 2000s Warriors uniforms, the block numbers came from their late 1980s uniforms, and the 1990s "California Outline" logo adorned the beltline. On the shorts is the team's 75th anniversary logo.

January 2022: Controversy Surrounds Part-Owner's Comments

In January 2022, the team faced controversy after part-owner Chamath Palihapitiya repeatedly stated on a podcast that he did not care about the ongoing persecution of Uyghurs in China. The team distanced themselves from Palihapitiya.

February 2022: Ruling on Social Media Solicitation

In February 2022, the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in a lawsuit against Bitconnect that the Securities Act of 1933 extends to targeted solicitation using social media.

April 10, 2022: Warriors Clinch Playoff Berth

On April 10, 2022, the Warriors clinched the third seed in the Western conference, qualifying for the playoffs for the first time since the 2018–19 season.

May 26, 2022: Warriors Advance to NBA Finals

On May 26, 2022, the Warriors advanced to their twelfth NBA Finals in franchise history after defeating the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference Finals, 4–1.

June 16, 2022: Warriors Win 2022 NBA Title

On June 16, 2022, the Warriors won their seventh NBA title, beating the Boston Celtics 4–2. Curry, Thompson, Green, and Iguodala all won their fourth championship as members of the Warriors.

November 2022: FTX Files for Bankruptcy

In November 2022, FTX, a cryptocurrency exchange for which the Golden State Warriors were paid spokespersons, filed for bankruptcy.

2022: Championship Victory

In 2022, after missing the playoffs for two seasons, the Warriors returned and defeated the Boston Celtics in the Finals.

2022: "Statement" Uniform Changed in 2022

In 2022, the "Statement" uniform was changed to a navy blue base and incorporated the "Golden State" wordmark in block letters.

2022: Warriors Hampered by Injuries During 2022-23 Season

In 2022, the Warriors were hampered by injuries to Iguodala, DiVincenzo, Thompson, Green, Kuminga, and Curry during the 2022-23 season.

2022: 2022-23 "City" Uniform Designed by Allison Hueman

The 2022–23 "City" uniform was designed by Bay Area artist Allison Hueman, and featured a black base with a yellow illustration of a rose at the bottom. Inside a circle is a yellow-outlined rose, and outside are alternating lines said to represent sun rays. The uniform paid tribute to women at the intersection of court, community and culture.

2023: Warriors and Kings Faced Off in Postseason for First Time Since 1948 in 2023

In 2023, the Warriors and Kings faced off in the first round of the postseason for the first time since 1948. The Warriors defeated the Kings in seven games to advance to the semifinals.

2023: Warriors Hampered by Injuries During 2022-23 Season

In 2023, the Warriors were hampered by injuries to Iguodala, DiVincenzo, Thompson, Green, Kuminga, and Curry during the 2022-23 season.

2023: 2023-24 "City" Uniform Tributed San Francisco

In the 2023–24 season, the Warriors again wore a black "City" uniform, this time as a tribute to San Francisco. The "San Francisco" wordmark, numbers and embellishments paid homage to the city's iconic cable car.

2024: "Statement" Uniform Changed Again Before the 2024-25 Season

Before the 2024–25 season, the "Statement" uniform was changed to a black base and featuring "Golden" and "State" surrounding the uniform number. A new "W" alternate logo was also released.

2024: Iguodala Traded to Grizzlies

In 2024, In order to complete the trade for Durant, the Warriors traded Iguodala's $17 million salary to the Memphis Grizzlies while also giving them a top-4 protected 2024 first-round pick as an incentive.

2024: "City" Uniform Incorporated Classic Color Scheme in 2024-25 Season

The "City" uniform used in the 2024–25 season incorporated the classic navy, yellow and red color scheme the team used in the early 1960s, as well as a nod to the Golden Gate Bridge. The design was also based on the "Statement" uniform the team unveiled that season, featuring "Golden" and "State" in metallic gold surrounding the yellow number.

2024: Warriors Wore a White Version of 1961-62 Origins Jersey in 2024-25 Season

The Warriors wore a white version of the Warriors 1961-62 Origins jersey in the 2024-25 season.

2025: Draft rights retained by Warriors as of 2025

As of 2025, the Warrior retain the draft rights of players they draft but do not sign and who choose to play outside the NBA. The rights expire one year after the player's contract with the non-NBA team ends. Draft rights may also be acquired through trades with other teams.