Full History Of Golden State Warriors In Timeline From 1925

1925: Team named after old team

The Philadelphia Warriors were named after the Philadelphia Warriors, an old basketball team who played in the American Basketball League in 1925.

1946: Won championship in inaugural season

In 1946, led by Joe Fulks, the team won the championship in the league's inaugural 1946–47 season by defeating the Chicago Stags.

1946: Founded in Philadelphia

In 1946, the Golden State Warriors were founded in Philadelphia as the Philadelphia Warriors.

1947: Won inaugural BAA championship

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

1948: Warriors Surpass Records.

The Warriors' 2015-2016 season surpassed the previous record of 15–0 by the 1948–49 Capitols and the 1993–94 Rockets.

1949: NBA created by merger

In 1949, the NBA was created by a merger, and officially recognizes the Warriors' 1946 championship as its own first championship.

1951: Gottlieb bought the team

In 1951, Eddie Gottlieb bought the team.

1955: Won championship in Philadelphia

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

1956: Won championship led by Hall of Fame trio

In 1956, the Warriors won another championship, led by Hall of Fame trio Paul Arizin, Tom Gola, and Neil Johnston.

1959: Team signed 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: Curry First Warrior Since Wilt Chamberlain in 1960

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

March 2, 1962: Chamberlain scored 100 points

On March 2, 1962, in a Warrior "home" game played in Hershey, Pennsylvania, Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points against the New York Knicks, a single-game record in the NBA.

1962: Relocation to the San Francisco Bay Area

In 1962, Franklin Mieuli purchased the majority shares of the team and relocated the franchise to the San Francisco Bay Area, renaming them the San Francisco Warriors.

1962: Moved to San Francisco Bay Area

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

1963: Syracuse Nationals moved to Philadelphia

Philadelphia would not remain without an NBA team for long as the Syracuse Nationals moved to the city in 1963 and became the Philadelphia 76ers.

1963: Drafted Nate Thurmond

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

1964: Played at San Francisco Civic Auditorium

From 1964 to 1966, the Warriors played most of their home games at the San Francisco Civic Auditorium.

1964: Lost in NBA Finals

In 1964, the Warriors won the Western Division crown that season, but lost the NBA Finals to the Boston Celtics.

January 1965: Trade of Wilt Chamberlain

In January 1965, the Warriors traded star Wilt Chamberlain, leading to the team finishing the 1964–65 season with the NBA's worst record.

1965: Drafted Rick Barry

In 1965, the Warriors drafted Rick Barry in the first round.

1966: Played at San Francisco Civic Auditorium

From 1964 to 1966, the Warriors played most of their home games at the San Francisco Civic Auditorium.

1966: Began scheduling more home games in Oakland

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

1966: Lost NBA Finals

In the 1966–67 season, the Warriors lost in the NBA Finals to Chamberlain's new team, the 76ers.

1967: Barry sat out the season

In 1967, angered by management's failure to pay him certain incentive bonuses he felt were due him, Rick Barry sat out the 1967–68 season.

1969: The City uniforms are resembled.

In 1969, the Warriors' new uniforms are reminiscent of the "The City" uniforms.

1969: Warriors Included Best Road Start in NBA History.

The 24 wins of the Warriors included the best road start in NBA history at 14–0, surpassing the 1969–70 New York Knicks

1970: Last season as the San Francisco Warriors

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

1971: Changed geographic moniker to Golden State

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

1971: Warriors Move to Oakland and Change Name

In 1971, the Warriors moved to Oakland and changed their name to "Golden State".

1971: Adopted Golden State Warriors brand name

Prior to the 1971–72 season, the franchise adopted its brand name Golden State Warriors to suggest that the team represented the entire state of California.

1971: Playoffs appearance

The Warriors made the playoffs from 1971 to 1977 except in 1974.

1972: Barry rejoined the Warriors

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

1974: Playoffs absence

The Warriors made the playoffs from 1971 to 1977 except in 1974.

1975: Best record in the league

During the 1975–76 season, the Warriors had the league's best record at 59–23.

1975: Won third championship

In 1975, powered by Rick Barry and Jamaal Wilkes, the Warriors won their third championship, widely considered one of the biggest upsets in NBA history.

1975: Warriors Advance to First NBA Finals Since 1975

The Warriors advanced to their first NBA Finals since 1975 in the 2014-15 season.

1975: Warriors Tie Franchise Record with 10-Game Winning Streak

With Andre Iguodala back in the lineup, the Warriors went on a 10-game winning streak, tying an NBA record and becoming the longest for the franchise since the 1975 championship year.

1976: Drafted Robert Parish

The Warriors acquired some players such as center Robert Parish in 1976 through the NBA draft.

1977: Playoffs appearance

The Warriors made the playoffs from 1971 to 1977 except in 1974.

1978: Start of competitive struggles

Due to the loss of key players to trades and retirements, the Warriors struggled to put a competitive team on the court from 1978 to 1987.

1980: Traded Robert Parish

In 1980, center Robert Parish was traded to the Boston Celtics along with a draft pick.

1980: Attles moved to the front office

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

1981: Kerr Becomes First Rookie Coach To Win Title Since Pat Riley

In 2015, Steve Kerr became the first rookie coach to win a title since Pat Riley in 1981-82.

1983: Traded Bernard King

In 1983, the Warriors matched the New York Knicks' offer for free-agent Bernard King, but quickly traded him to the Knicks.

1985: Drafted Chris Mullin

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

1986: Jim Fitzgerald co-owned the team

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

1986: Hired George Karl as head coach

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

1987: End of competitive struggles

Due to the loss of key players to trades and retirements, the Warriors struggled to put a competitive team on the court from 1978 to 1987.

1987: Western Conference Semifinal Match

In 1987, the Warriors had a Western Conference Semifinal match against Magic Johnson and the Los Angeles Lakers, with a record performance by Sleepy Floyd.

1991: Warriors Clinch Playoff Berth for First Time Since 1991 and 1992

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

1991: Warriors Tie Franchise Record

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

1992: Warriors Clinch Playoff Berth for First Time Since 1991 and 1992

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

1992: Warriors Achieve Best Start Since 1992

The 2012-13 Warriors achieved 20 wins in less than 30 games for the first time since 1992.

1993: Made the playoffs

In 1993–94, with Chris Webber and Latrell Sprewell, the Warriors made the playoffs.

1993: Warriors Surpass Records.

The Warriors' 2015-2016 season surpassed the previous record of 15–0 by the 1948–49 Capitols and the 1993–94 Rockets.

1994: Rift formed between Webber, Sprewell, and Nelson

At the start of the next season, in 1994, a rift formed between Webber and Sprewell on the one hand and Nelson on the other, leading to a tailspin for the organization.

1994: Warriors achieve a plus .500 winning percentage

In 1994, the Warriors achieved a plus .500 winning percentage.

1995: Jim Fitzgerald co-owned the team

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

1995: Curry and Thompson Break Three-Pointer Record

In the 2012-13 season, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson combined for 483 three-pointers, surpassing the prior record of 435 set by Nick Anderson and Dennis Scott of the Orlando Magic in 1995-96.

1995: Chris Cohan bought out Fitzgerald and Finnane

The 1994–95 season was the first under new team owner Chris Cohan, who had bought out Fitzgerald and Finnane. Also, the Warriors selected Joe Smith as their first overall draft pick.

1995: Warriors Span From January 31, 2015, to March 29, 2016; the previous record of 44 was held by the 1995–96 Chicago Bulls team

The team 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.

1996: Played home games in San Jose Arena

While their home court, the Oakland Coliseum Arena, was being extensively renovated, the 1996–97 Warriors played their home games in the San Jose Arena and struggled to a 30–52 finish.

July 1997: St. Jean became the new Warriors' general manager

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

1997: Replaced Adelman as head coach

Longtime Seton Hall college coach P. J. Carlesimo replaced Adelman as head coach for the 1997–98 season.

January 1999: Sprewell was traded to the New York Knicks

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

1999: NBA No. 8 seed to beat the top seed since 1999

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

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 in the competitive Western Conference.

June 2003: Robert Rowell appointed team president

In June 2003, Robert Rowell was promoted to team president, assuming responsibilities for hiring, firing, and contract negotiations on the basketball side.

2004: Curry Surpasses Allen's Record

In 2014, Stephen Curry surpassed Ray Allen's previous mark of 478 three pointers set in 2004-05 and 2005-06. Curry also set an individual record for most three-pointers in a span of two seasons with 533.

2005: Acquisition of Baron Davis

At the 2005 trading deadline, the Warriors acquired point guard Baron Davis, bringing to the team its first superstar since Mullin himself.

2005: Warriors start the season strong

In 2005, the Warriors had a great start to the season, entering the new year with a plus .500 winning percentage for the first time since 1994.

2005: Richardson's 183 three-pointers

In 2005-06, Jason Richardson made 183 three-pointers.

2005: Curry Surpasses Allen's Record

In 2014, Stephen Curry surpassed Ray Allen's previous mark of 478 three pointers set in 2004-05 and 2005-06. Curry also set an individual record for most three-pointers in a span of two seasons with 533.

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, marking their 12th consecutive season without a playoff appearance.

2006: Don Nelson hired as coach

In 2006, Golden State hired Don Nelson to take over as head coach.

2006: Warriors reached the second round of the 2006-07 playoffs

In 2006, the Warriors went on to play the Utah Jazz in the second round of the 2006-07 playoffs.

2006: Jason Richardson was Warriors' star scorer

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

2006: Warriors Reach Playoffs For the First Time Since 2006-07 'We Believe' Warriors.

On April 9, 2013, with a win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Warriors clinched the playoffs for the first time since the 2006–07 "We Believe" Warriors.

January 17, 2007: Warriors trade for Al Harrington and Stephen Jackson

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

March 4, 2007: Warriors suffer a close loss to the Wizards

On March 4, 2007, the Warriors lost a close game to the Washington Wizards, 106–107, due to a technical free throw by former Warrior Arenas with less than one second remaining.

2007: Warriors fail to make playoffs despite strong record

In 2007, the Warriors failed to make the playoffs despite a 48–34 record, which is the best record in NBA history for a non-playoff team since the NBA playoffs had expanded to eight teams per conference.

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

On May 14, 2014, the Golden State Warriors signed Steve Kerr to become the team's new head coach. Kerr had served as president and general manager for the Phoenix Suns basketball team from 2007 to 2010.

2008: Al Harrington traded to the New York Knicks

In 2008, forward Al Harrington was traded to the New York Knicks for guard Jamal Crawford.

2008: Warriors' Off-season Moves and Signings

In 2008, the Warriors saw Baron Davis leave for the Los Angeles Clippers, drafted Anthony Randolph, signed Corey Maggette and Ronny Turiaf, and re-signed Ellis and Biedriņš.

2009: Warriors unable to field their ideal starting lineup

In 2009, the Warriors had another injury-prone year in 2009–10 as they were consistently unable to field their ideal starting lineup.

2009: Warriors draft Stephen Curry

In 2009, the Warriors selected Stephen Curry of Davidson College as the seventh overall pick in the NBA draft.

January 2010: Warriors sign Chris Hunter

Starting in January 2010, the warriors signed center Chris Hunter.

July 15, 2010: Chris Cohan sells the Warriors

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 hire Keith Smart

In September 2010, the Warriors signed Jeremy Lin and hired Keith Smart as the new head coach after Don Nelson resigned.

2010: Warriors select Ekpe Udoh and unveil new logo and uniforms

In 2010, the Warriors selected Ekpe Udoh in the NBA draft, introduced a new logo and color scheme, and unveiled new uniforms reminiscent of the 1969–71 "The City" uniforms.

2010: Warriors won 36 games and failed to make the playoffs in 2010–11

In 2010, the Warriors won 36 games and failed to make the playoffs in 2010–11.

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

On May 14, 2014, the Golden State Warriors signed Steve Kerr to become the team's new head coach. Kerr had served as president and general manager for the Phoenix Suns basketball team from 2007 to 2010.

February 2011: Warriors trade for Troy 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 franchise record

In April 2011, Dorell Wright set a franchise record of 184 three-pointers in a season.

April 27, 2011: Warriors dismiss Coach Smart

On April 27, 2011, coach Smart was dismissed due to the change in ownership.

2011: Warriors draft Klay Thompson

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

2011: Warriors Before Jackson Took the Helm in 2011

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: Warriors trade Monta Ellis and acquire Andrew Bogut

In mid-March 2012, the Warriors traded Monta Ellis, Kwame Brown and Ekpe Udoh to the Milwaukee Bucks for Andrew Bogut and Stephen Jackson, who was subsequently traded to the San Antonio Spurs for Richard Jefferson and a conditional first-round pick.

2012: Warriors traded for Draymond Green

In 2012, Warriors used a second-round pick to trade for Draymond Green.

2012: Warriors Experience Early-Season Injuries and Rookie Starts

In 2012, despite injuries to Brandon Rush and Andrew Bogut, and starting two rookies (Barnes and Ezeli), the Warriors had one of their best starts in decades.

2012: Warriors Draft Harrison Barnes, Festus Ezeli, Draymond Green, and Ognjen Kuzmic; Curry Extends Contract

In 2012, the Warriors drafted Harrison Barnes, Festus Ezeli, Draymond Green, and Ognjen Kuzmic. Stephen Curry also agreed to a four-year contract extension.

2012: Warriors Eclipsed The 2012-13 Miami Heat.

The Warriors 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.

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 and Draft Nemanja Nedovic

During the 2013 off-season, the Golden State Warriors signed Andre Iguodala and drafted Nemanja Nedovic. They also traded Richard Jefferson, Andris Biedriņš, and Brandon Rush to the Utah Jazz to make room under the salary cap.

2013: Warriors Face Challenging Start to 2013-14 Season

The Warriors began the 2013-14 season with flashes of brilliance but also lapses. Early in December their record was 12-9. A stream of injuries also held the team back.

2013: Warriors End Season With 51-31 Record

The Warriors ended the 2013-14 season with a record of 51-31.

May 6, 2014: Mark Jackson Fired as Warriors Coach

On May 6, 2014, Mark Jackson was fired as coach despite a three-year 121–109 record.

May 14, 2014: Warriors Sign Steve Kerr as Head Coach

On May 14, 2014, the Golden State Warriors signed Steve Kerr to become the team's new head coach. Kerr had served as president and general manager for the Phoenix Suns basketball team from 2007 to 2010.

2014: Stephen Curry Breaks Kyle Korver's Record

In 2016, Stephen Curry broke the NBA record of 127 set by Kyle Korver in 2014. Curry made a three-pointer in 151 consecutive games.

2014: Warriors' Record-Breaking Season

In the 2014-2015 season, the Warriors completed the regular season with a league-best record of 67-15.

2014: Curry Makes First All-Star Game Appearance

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

2014: Stephen Curry Wins 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: Warriors Won 28 Consecutive Regular-Season Games Dating Back to the 2014-15 Season

The Warriors 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.

January 23, 2015: Klay Thompson Breaks NBA Record for Points in a Quarter

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

January 31, 2015: Warriors Set NBA Record with 54 Consecutive Home Wins

The Warriors set an NBA record with 54 consecutive regular-season home wins, which spanned from January 31, 2015, to March 29, 2016.

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.

December 12, 2015: Warriors' Record-Setting Start Ends

On December 12, 2015, the Warriors were defeated by the Milwaukee Bucks, ending their record-setting start of 24 consecutive wins.

2015: Returned to championship glory

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

2015: Stephen Curry Named NBA Most Valuable Player

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

February 27, 2016: Stephen Curry Ties NBA Record of Twelve Three-Pointers Made in a Single Game

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

March 29, 2016: Warriors Set NBA Record with 54 Consecutive Home Wins

The Warriors set an NBA record with 54 consecutive regular-season home wins, which spanned from January 31, 2015, to March 29, 2016.

March 31, 2016: Warriors Break Franchise Record for Most Wins in a Single Season

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

April 13, 2016: Warriors Set NBA Record for Most Wins in a Single Season

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

May 10, 2016: Stephen Curry Named NBA MVP for Second Straight Season

On May 10, 2016, Stephen Curry was named the NBA's Most Valuable Player (MVP) for the second straight season.

July 4, 2016: Kevin Durant signs with Warriors

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

July 9, 2016: Harrison Barnes signs with Dallas Mavericks

On July 9, 2016, Harrison Barnes, who was a free-agent forward, officially signed with the Dallas Mavericks.

November 7, 2016: Stephen Curry sets NBA record

On November 7, 2016, Stephen Curry set a new NBA record for the most 3-pointers made in a single game, achieving 13 three-pointers in a 116–106 victory against the New Orleans Pelicans.

December 5, 2016: Klay Thompson scores 60 points in 29 minutes

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

2016: Slater Argues Curry's Contract Paid 'Huge Dividends'

In 2016, Anthony Slater argued that Stephen Curry's relatively inexpensive contract paid "huge dividends" by freeing up funds to keep a strong core around him.

2016: Achieved best-ever regular-season record

In 2016, the Warriors achieved the best-ever regular-season record at 73–9 before losing the Finals to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

February 10, 2017: Draymond Green records triple-double with 10 steals

On February 10, 2017, Draymond Green achieved a unique triple-double, recording 12 rebounds, 10 assists, and 10 steals, making him 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' impressive streak of 146 consecutive games without experiencing back-to-back losses came to an end with a 94–87 defeat to the Chicago Bulls.

2017: Won back-to-back championships

After signing Kevin Durant, the Warriors won back-to-back championships in 2017.

2018: Won back-to-back championships

The Warriors won back-to-back championships in 2018 after signing Kevin Durant.

2019: Lost the Finals to the Toronto Raptors

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

August 10, 2021: Andre Iguodala returns to the Warriors

On August 10, 2021, Andre Iguodala signed a deal to return to the Golden State Warriors.

April 10, 2022: Warriors clinch third seed in Western Conference

On April 10, 2022, the Warriors clinched the third seed in the Western Conference, securing their spot in 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 secured their place in the NBA Finals for the twelfth time in franchise history after defeating the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference Finals with a 4–1 series victory.

June 16, 2022: Warriors win NBA title

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