Full History Of Golden State Warriors In Timeline From 1933

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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.

1946: Warriors Founded as Philadelphia Warriors

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

1946: Warriors Win Inaugural Championship

In 1946, the team, led by Joe Fulks, won the inaugural championship by defeating the Chicago Stags.

1947: Warriors Win Inaugural BAA Championship

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

1948: Kings Join the BAA

Despite the Kings joining the BAA in 1948 (when they were then known as the Royals and based in Rochester, New York), the two teams would not face each other in the postseason until 2023.

1949: NBA Created by Merger

In 1949, the NBA was created through a merger, with the league officially recognizing the Warriors' 1946 championship as its first.

1951: Gottlieb Buys the Team

In 1951, Eddie Gottlieb bought the team.

1955: Warriors Win Championship in Philadelphia

In the 1955-56 season, the Warriors won another championship in Philadelphia, led by Paul Arizin, Tom Gola, and Neil Johnston.

1956: Warriors Win Championship Led by Arizin, Gola, and Johnston

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

1959: Warriors Sign Wilt Chamberlain

In 1959, the Warriors signed draft pick Wilt Chamberlain.

1961: 1961-62 Road Uniform

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

March 2, 1962: Chamberlain Scores 100 Points

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 Shares, Team Moves to San Francisco

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 move to San Francisco

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

1963: Warriors Draft Nate Thurmond

Before the 1963-64 NBA season, the Warriors drafted Nate Thurmond to play alongside Wilt Chamberlain.

1963: 76ers Move to Philadelphia

In 1963, the Syracuse Nationals moved to Philadelphia and became the Philadelphia 76ers, ensuring the city retained an NBA team after the Warriors' departure.

1963: Warriors reverse gold and blue on road uniform

In the 1963–64 season, the gold and blue were reversed on the road uniform. In both seasons, the home white uniform featured the city name in gold with blue drop shadows.

1964: Warriors Play at San Francisco Civic Auditorium

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

1964: Uniform Update

In 1964, the Warriors updated their uniform, using block letters for the team name and incorporating the interlocking "SF" logo on the shorts, similar to the San Francisco Giants. The home uniform color was changed to gold, and red was dropped from the color scheme.

1964: Warriors Lose NBA Finals to Celtics

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

January 1965: Wilt Chamberlain Traded

In January 1965, the Warriors traded star Wilt Chamberlain, leading to a difficult season.

1965: Warriors Draft Rick Barry

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

1966: Uniform Update Continued

By 1966, the Warriors had fully transitioned to their updated uniform design, featuring block letters for the team name and the interlocking "SF" logo on the shorts. The color scheme was finalized with gold as the primary home color and the removal of red.

1966: Opening of Oakland Coliseum Arena

In 1966, the Oakland Coliseum Arena opened, leading the Warriors to schedule more home games in Oakland.

1966: Warriors Lose NBA Finals to 76ers

In the 1966-67 season, Rick Barry led the Warriors to the NBA Finals, where they lost to the Philadelphia 76ers.

1966: Warriors Play at San Francisco Civic Auditorium

The San Francisco Warriors continued playing most of their home games at the San Francisco Civic Auditorium until 1966.

1967: Barry Sits Out Season, Signs with Oakland Oaks

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

1967: Postseason Matchups with Lakers

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

1969: Inspiration for new uniforms

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

1970: Last Season as San Francisco Warriors

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

1970: Cavaliers Join the NBA

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: Team Name Change to Golden State Warriors

Before the 1971-72 season, the franchise changed its name to the Golden State Warriors to represent the entire state of California.

1971: Relocation to Oakland and Name Change to Golden State

In 1971, the Warriors relocated to Oakland and changed their name to the Golden State Warriors. This marked a significant shift for the team, as only Thurmond, Barry, and Mullin spent significant time with the team since this move.

1971: Move to Oakland and New Uniforms

In 1971, upon moving to Oakland and becoming the Golden State Warriors, the team adopted new uniforms with "Golden State" in Western-style lettering above a circle containing the outline of California and a star representing the San Francisco Bay Area.

1971: Warriors Make Playoffs

The Warriors made the playoffs starting in 1971.

1972: Rick Barry Rejoins Warriors

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

1974: Throwback Uniforms: 1974-75 Championship

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

1974: Warriors Miss Playoffs

The Warriors missed the playoffs in 1974.

1975: Uniform Tweaks

Ahead of the 1975–76 season, the Warriors modified their uniform to showcase the team name in Western-style lettering and a more elaborate number design. Additional striping was added to the shorts.

1975: Warriors Upset in Western Conference Finals

During the 1975-76 season, despite having the league's best record at 59-23, the Warriors were upset by the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference Finals in seven games.

1975: Warriors Win Championship Led by Barry and Wilkes

In 1975, Rick Barry and Jamaal Wilkes led the Warriors to their third championship, considered a major upset.

1975: Uniforms during Championship Season

In 1975, the Golden State Warriors wore 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 during their championship season. Some uniforms also featured the team name below the circle.

1975: Longest Winning Streak Since 1975 Championship Year

In 2013, with Iguodala back in the lineup, the Warriors went on a 10-game winning streak that included six consecutive wins on a single road trip, tying an NBA record. The winning streak was the longest for the franchise since the 1975 championship year, and fell just one win short of the team record of 11 consecutive wins.

1975: Warriors Advance to NBA Finals

In 2015, the Warriors advanced to their first NBA Finals since 1975, where they faced the Cleveland Cavaliers.

1976: Warriors Draft Robert Parish

In 1976, the Warriors drafted center Robert Parish.

1977: Warriors Make Playoffs

The Warriors continued to make the playoffs until 1977.

1978: Warriors Acquire Purvis Short

In 1978, the Warriors acquired high-scoring forward Purvis Short through the NBA draft.

1980: Attles Moves to Front Office

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

1980: Warriors Draft Joe Barry Carroll and Trade Parish

In 1980, the Warriors drafted Joe Barry Carroll and traded Robert Parish along with a draft pick to the Boston Celtics for the pick used to draft Carroll.

1983: Warriors Trade for Eric 'Sleepy' Floyd

In 1983, the Warriors traded Micheal Ray Richardson to New Jersey for Eric "Sleepy" Floyd and Mickey Johnson.

1985: Jim Barnett TV Color Analyst

From 1985, former Warrior guard Jim Barnett was the TV color analyst. He is now the full-time color man on the radio.

1985: Warriors Draft Chris Mullin

In the 1985 NBA draft, the Warriors selected St. John's small forward Chris Mullin.

1985: Geographic Rivalry with Sacramento Kings

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 Color Change

Before the 1986-87 season, the Warriors changed their home uniform back to white, after briefly experimenting with wearing white uniforms on select home games in the early 1980s.

1986: Warriors Hire George Karl as Head Coach

In 1986, the Warriors hired George Karl as head coach.

1986: Jim Fitzgerald Co-Owns Team

Jim Fitzgerald co-owned the Golden State Warriors with Dan Finnane from 1986 to 1995.

1987: Warriors Struggle After Losing Key Players

From 1978 to 1987, the Warriors struggled due to the departure of key players such as Barry, Wilkes, and Thurmond through trades and retirements.

1987: Sleepy Floyd's Performance Against Lakers

In 1987, Sleepy Floyd set an NBA playoff record for points scored in a quarter (29) and in a half (39) during a Western Conference Semifinal game against the Los Angeles Lakers.

1987: Uniform Design Changes

The Golden State Warriors' uniform design, which featured Western-style lettering and extra striping on the shorts, remained in place until the 1987–88 season, although subtle changes to the striping and letter scheme were made.

1987: Throwback Uniforms: Sleepy Floyd game

The Warriors have worn throwback uniforms in tribute to several great moments in Warriors history, such as the Sleepy Floyd game-inspired uniforms from 1987.

1988: Diagonal Team Name Uniform Update

In 1988, the Warriors updated their uniform with the team name written diagonally across the front and numbers on the left chest. The updated "California outline" logo was moved to the left leg, coinciding with Don Nelson becoming head coach and the rise of Run TMC.

1991: Postseason Matchups with Lakers

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

1993: Warriors Make Playoffs with Webber and Sprewell

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

1994: Rift Forms Between Webber, Sprewell, and Nelson

At the start of the next season in 1994, a rift formed between Chris Webber, Latrell Sprewell, and coach Don Nelson.

1994: Warriors' Winning Percentage

In 1994, the Golden State Warriors had their last winning percentage of over .500 until the 2005-06 season.

1995: Jim Fitzgerald Co-Owns Team

Jim Fitzgerald co-owned the Golden State Warriors with Dan Finnane from 1986 to 1995.

1995: Tim Roye Radio Play-by-Play Announcer

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

1995: Chris Cohan Becomes Team Owner

The 1994-95 season was the first under new team owner Chris Cohan, who bought out Fitzgerald and Finnane. The Warriors selected Joe Smith as their first overall draft pick and hired Rick Adelman as the new head coach.

1996: Warriors Play in San Jose Arena

During the 1996-97 season, while the Oakland Coliseum Arena was being renovated, the Warriors played their home games in the San Jose Arena.

July 1997: St. Jean Becomes Warriors' General Manager

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

1997: Drastic Identity Change with Lightning Bolt Motif

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

1997: Carlesimo Replaces 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 Traded to Knicks

In January 1999, Latrell Sprewell was traded to the New York Knicks for John Starks, Chris Mills, and Terry Cummings after being suspended for choking coach P.J. Carlesimo.

1999: New York Knicks eliminated the Miami Heat

In 1999, the New York Knicks eliminated the Miami Heat as an NBA No. 8 seed.

1999: Highest Playoff TV Ratings Since 1999

The 2023 Warriors-Kings playoff series 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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2001: Subtle Uniform Changes

Before the 2001-02 season, the Warriors made subtle changes to their uniform by removing the lightning bolt stripes and replacing them with a thick orange stripe on either side. The "Warriors" wordmark also had the lightning bolt removed from the "W", and on the white uniform, the letters were reverted to navy blue.

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 competitiveness of the Western Conference.

June 2003: Robert Rowell elevated to team president

In June 2003, Robert Rowell was promoted to team president, taking on responsibilities like hiring, firing, and contract negotiations.

2004: Orange Alternate Uniform Added

In the 2004-05 season, the Warriors introduced an orange alternate uniform that was a palette swap of their home uniform.

2005: Acquisition of Baron Davis

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

2005: Warriors' strong start to the season

In 2005, the Warriors had a great start to the season, entering the new year with a winning percentage above .500 for the first time since 1994. However, injuries hampered their performance later in the season.

2005: Richardson's three-pointer record

In April 2011, Dorell Wright broke 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 losing to the Hornets in overtime 114-109, marking their 12th consecutive season without a playoff appearance.

2006: Don Nelson Hired as Coach

In 2006, the Golden State Warriors hired Don Nelson to take over as coach after buying out the remaining years of Mike Montgomery's contract.

2006: Warriors' second round playoff appearance

In 2006, the Warriors went on to play the Utah Jazz in the second round of the playoffs after defeating the top-seed Dallas Mavericks.

2006: Jason Richardson a Warriors' Star Scorer

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

January 17, 2007: Warriors trade Murphy, Dunleavy, Diogu, and McLeod

On January 17, 2007, the Warriors traded Troy Murphy, Mike Dunleavy, Ike Diogu, and Keith McLeod to the Indiana Pacers for Al Harrington, Stephen Jackson, Šarūnas Jasikevičius, and Josh Powell. This allowed the Warriors to play a faster style and make a playoff push.

March 4, 2007: Warriors lose to Wizards after controversial call

On March 4, 2007, the Warriors suffered a 106–107 loss to the Washington Wizards. A technical free throw by former Warrior Gilbert Arenas with less than one second remaining after Don Nelson protested a controversial call resulted in the Warriors' 6th straight loss.

2007: Warriors faced difficulties in their attempt to return to the playoffs

In 2007, the Warriors faced early difficulties in their attempt to return to the playoffs. Richardson was traded and Jackson was suspended for seven games. Despite an overall improvement, the Warriors failed to make the playoffs despite a 48–34 record.

2007: Warriors sweep Cavaliers to win the NBA championship

In 2018, the Warriors swept the Cavaliers to win their second straight NBA championship; previously, there had not been an NBA Finals sweep since 2007.

2007: Throwback Uniforms: "We Believe" era

The Warriors have worn throwback uniforms in tribute to several great moments in Warriors history, such as a white uniform based on the 2007 "We Believe" era uniforms.

2008: Warriors' off-season moves and signings

In 2008, Baron Davis signed with the Los Angeles Clippers. The Warriors selected Anthony Randolph in the draft and signed Corey Maggette and Ronny Turiaf as free agents. They also re-signed Monta Ellis and Andris Biedriņš to long-term contracts.

2008: Ellis's moped accident and suspension

In 2008, Monta Ellis was injured in a moped accident and suspended for 30 games for violating his contract terms. The Warriors also traded Al Harrington to the New York Knicks for Jamal Crawford.

2009: Stephen Jackson Traded to the Charlotte Bobcats

In 2009, Stephen Jackson was traded to the Charlotte Bobcats for Raja Bell and Vladimir Radmanovic.

2009: Warriors draft Stephen Curry

In 2009, the Warriors drafted Stephen Curry as the seventh overall pick in the NBA draft. Larry Riley replaced Chris Mullin as general manager.

January 2010: Warriors Sign Chris Hunter to Center Position

Starting in January 2010, the Warriors issued multiple 10-day contracts and signed center Chris Hunter.

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

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

September 2010: Warriors sign Jeremy Lin and Louis Amundson; Keith Smart hired as head coach

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

2010: Return to "The CITY" Uniform

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

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

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

2010: Warriors' season

In the 2010-11 season, the Warriors won 36 games and failed to make the playoffs. The team broke a franchise record with 21 made three-pointers in a win against the Orlando Magic.

February 2011: Warriors trade Brandan Wright and Dan Gadzuric 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 for three-pointers

In April 2011, Dorell Wright set a franchise record with 184 three-pointers in a season, surpassing Jason Richardson's record.

April 27, 2011: Warriors dismiss Coach Smart and Team President Rowell

On April 27, 2011, the Golden State Warriors dismissed Coach Smart and terminated Team President Rowell.

2011: Warriors select Klay Thompson in the NBA draft

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

March 2012: Monta Ellis traded to the Milwaukee Bucks

In mid-March 2012, Monta Ellis was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks for Andrew Bogut and Stephen Jackson, who was then traded to the San Antonio Spurs.

2012: Warriors' pick

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: Unveiling of Gold Sleeved Alternate Uniform

Midway through the 2012-13 season, the Warriors unveiled their gold sleeved alternate uniform, which featured 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, with a win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Warriors clinched a playoff berth for the second time in 19 years and the first time since the 2006–07 "We Believe" Warriors.

2013: Christmas Day Uniform Tweaks

During Christmas Day games between 2013 and 2016, the Warriors subtly tweaked their uniforms to match every other team's designs.

2013: Warriors Sign Andre Iguodala

During the 2013 off-season, Golden State signed former Denver Nuggets swingman and future NBA Finals MVP Andre Iguodala to a four-year, $48 million deal. To make room under the salary cap, the Warriors traded Richard Jefferson, Andris Biedriņš and Brandon Rush to the Utah Jazz.

April 2014: Warriors begin purchase process for new arena 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

Mark Jackson was fired as coach on May 6, 2014, despite a unanimous declaration of support from his players and a three-year 121–109 (.526) record.

May 14, 2014: Steve Kerr Hired as Head Coach

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.

2014: Warriors lose in the playoffs before reaching the Finals

During the 2022-23 season, the Warriors displayed remarkable determination and resilience, ultimately finishing with the sixth seed and a 44–38 record, qualifying for the last direct playoff spot. In the playoffs, they defeated the third-seeded Sacramento Kings in seven games. However, they then lost to the seventh-seeded Los Angeles Lakers in six games. This marked the first time since 2014 that the Warriors lost in the playoffs before reaching the Finals

2014: Curry's First All-Star Game Appearance

In 2014, Stephen Curry made his first appearance in the All-Star Game. Curry and Klay Thompson continued to set league records in three-point shooting. Curry also set an individual record for most three-pointers in a span of two seasons with 533.

2014: Sleeved Uniform Design Tweaked

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

2014: Warriors-Cavaliers Rivalry Begins

The Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers rivalry began to develop in the 2014–15 season, marking the first of four consecutive NBA Finals matchups between the two teams.

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 Consecutive Home Wins

Starting January 31, 2015, the Warriors set an NBA record with 54 consecutive regular-season home wins, which spanned until March 29, 2016.

May 4, 2015: Stephen Curry Named NBA Most Valuable Player

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

July 27, 2015: David Lee Traded to Boston Celtics

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

October 2015: Sale of new arena site finalized and naming rights sold

In October 2015, the sale of the new arena site was finalized and naming rights were sold to JPMorgan Chase for the arena to be called Chase Center.

December 12, 2015: Warriors Lose to Milwaukee Bucks, Ending Record-Setting Start

On December 12, 2015, the Warriors were defeated by the Milwaukee Bucks, ending their record-setting start to the 2015-2016 season.

2015: Warriors Return to Championship Glory

In 2015, the Golden State Warriors, led by Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green, won the NBA Championship.

2015: Win against Cavaliers in NBA Finals

In 2015, the Warriors won against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals.

February 27, 2016: Stephen Curry Ties NBA Record for 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, jointly holding it with Donyell Marshall and Kobe Bryant.

March 29, 2016: Warriors Consecutive Home Wins End

On March 29, 2016, The Warriors' streak of 54 consecutive home wins ended

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

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: Golden State Sets NBA Record for Most Wins in a Single Season

On April 13, 2016, Golden State 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's Most Valuable Player for Second Straight Season

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

July 4, 2016: Kevin Durant signs with the Warriors

On July 4, 2016, Kevin Durant announced he was leaving the Oklahoma City Thunder to sign a two-year contract with the Golden State Warriors, giving the Warriors a fourth All-NBA player and making them favorites to win the 2017 NBA championship.

July 9, 2016: Harrison Barnes signs with the Dallas Mavericks

On July 9, 2016, Harrison Barnes signed with the Dallas Mavericks as a free agent, while Festus Ezeli, Marreese Speights, and Leandro Barbosa left the Warriors for other teams.

July 2016: Warriors make several player transactions

In July 2016, the Warriors traded Andrew Bogut to the Dallas Mavericks and signed David West and Zaza Pachulia.

August 25, 2016: Warriors Announce Broadcast on 95.7 The Game

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 record for most 3-pointers in a game

On November 7, 2016, Stephen Curry set the NBA record for most 3-pointers in a game with 13, in 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: Blue Crossover Uniform Inspired by Run TMC Era

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

2016: Curry's Contract Paid "Huge Dividends"

In 2016, sportswriter Anthony Slater 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: Warriors lose NBA Finals after leading 3-1

In 2016, the Warriors lost the NBA Finals to the Cleveland Cavaliers after leading the series three games to one, becoming the first team in NBA history to do so. Draymond Green was suspended for Game Five, and Curry was ejected from Game Six.

2016: Loss to Cavaliers in NBA Finals

In 2016, the Warriors lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals.

2016: Christmas Day Uniform Tweaks

In 2016, the Warriors made subtle changes to their uniforms to match every other team's designs for the Christmas Day games.

2016: Warriors Achieve Best Regular-Season Record, Lose Finals

In 2016, the Warriors set a record with a 73-9 regular season but lost the NBA Finals to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

2016: Warriors earn home-court advantage throughout 2017 playoffs

In 2016-17 regular season, the Warriors earned home-court advantage throughout the 2017 playoffs, thanks to a 67–15 record. They were the first team in NBA playoff history to start the playoffs 12–0, defeating the Trail Blazers, the Jazz, and the Spurs in consecutive series.

2016: Chinese New Year Uniform Variation

In the 2016-17 season, the Golden State Warriors wore a white version of a variation of the slate gray sleeved uniform during Chinese New Year week, incorporating red accents.

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

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 for most games without back-to-back losses ends

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. The streak eclipsed the previous record of 95 held by the Utah Jazz.

2017: Warriors Win Championship After Signing Kevin Durant

In 2017, after acquiring Kevin Durant, the Warriors won the NBA Championship.

2017: Switch to Nike Uniforms

In 2017, the Warriors transitioned from Adidas to Nike uniforms. The white uniform became the "Association" uniform, and the blue uniform became the "Icon" uniform.

2017: Win against Cavaliers in NBA Finals

In 2017, the Warriors won against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals.

2017: Warriors win 2017 NBA Championship

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

2017: Warriors enter 2018 playoffs as second seed

In 2017–18, the Warriors earned a 58–24 regular season record and entered the 2018 playoffs as the second seed in the Western Conference.

2017: Gold City Uniform

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, as a tribute to the Bay Area's Chinese American community.

2017: Warriors favored to win the 2017 NBA championship

The Durant signing made the Warriors prohibitive favorites to win the 2017 NBA championship, according to oddsmakers.

August 30, 2018: David West announces retirement from the NBA

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

2018: Warriors traded Russell and a 2018 first-round pick

At the trade deadline of 2019-20 season, 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 Win Back-to-Back Championships

In 2018, the Warriors secured their second consecutive NBA Championship.

2018: Win against Cavaliers in NBA Finals

In 2018, the Warriors won against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals.

2018: Navy Blue City Uniform

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

2018: Warriors clinch third seed in Western Conference for the first time since 2018–19 season

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.

2018: "Earned" Uniform Introduction

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

June 12, 2019: Subtle Adjustments to Primary Logo

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

September 17, 2019: Release of Updated Uniforms

On September 17, 2019, the Golden State Warriors released updated uniforms. The blue "Icon" uniform no longer inverted the colors on the "Bay Bridge" logo, and the "Statement" uniform became gold, featuring "The Bay" atop a circle with a San Francisco Bay sunset illustration.

October 24, 2019: Warriors play first regular-season 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: "Earned" Uniform Repurposed

After the Warriors moved to San Francisco in 2019, they repurposed and tweaked these "Earned" uniforms into a "City" uniform as a tribute to Oakland.

2019: Slate Gray Uniform Tweaked to Reference Oakland

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

2019: Jim Barnett Joins Radio Booth Full-Time

In 2019, Jim Barnett joined Tim Roye and Tom Tolbert in the radio booth full-time, providing color analysis for both road and home games.

2019: Warriors Lose Finals, Durant Leaves

In 2019, the Warriors lost the NBA Finals to the Toronto Raptors, and Kevin Durant departed in the offseason.

2019: New arena expected to be ready beginning with the 2019–20 NBA season

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, which was expected to be ready beginning with the 2019–20 NBA season.

2019: Throwback Uniforms: Final Game in Oakland

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 TV Color Analyst

Until 2019, former Warrior guard Jim Barnett was the TV color analyst from 1985. He is now the full-time color man on the radio.

2020: Warriors trade Durant to the Nets for D'Angelo Russell

After the Finals loss to Toronto, and Durant's Achilles injury, Durant signed with the Brooklyn Nets. The Warriors sent Durant to the Nets for D'Angelo Russell and a 2020 first-round pick.

2020: "City" Uniform Tributes "We Believe" Era

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

2020: Warriors draft James Wiseman and Nico Mannion and miss the playoffs

In 2020, the Warriors drafted James Wiseman with the second overall pick and Nico Mannion with the 48th overall pick. Klay Thompson missed the season due to an Achilles tendon injury. They finished with a 39–33 record and were eliminated from the playoffs after losing two play-in tournaments.

2020: Throwback Uniforms

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 signs to come back to the Bay Area

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

2021: Warriors Origins Jersey

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

2021: Golden State Warriors are paid spokespersons for FTX

In 2021, the Golden State Warriors, among other high-profile athletes and celebrities, were paid spokespersons for FTX, a cryptocurrency exchange.

2021: "City" Uniform as a "Mix-tape"

The "City" uniform for the 2021–22 season was a "mix-tape" of the team's prior uniform looks. The black base paid homage to "The Town" uniforms, 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. The shorts featured the team's 75th anniversary logo.

January 2022: Warriors face controversy over part-owner's comments on Uyghurs

In January 2022, the Warriors faced controversy after part-owner Chamath Palihapitiya stated he did not care about the persecution of Uyghurs in China. The team distanced themselves from his views.

February 2022: U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals rules on Bitconnect lawsuit

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 third seed in Western Conference

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 after defeating Mavericks

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 seventh 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, Warriors sued as spokespersons

In November 2022, FTX, a cryptocurrency exchange for which the Golden State Warriors were paid spokespersons, filed for bankruptcy. The Warriors, among other spokespeople, are being sued for promoting unregistered securities through a class-action lawsuit.

2022: Warriors face challenging regular season due to injuries

During the 2022–23 season, the Warriors faced a challenging regular season due to numerous injuries to key players.

2022: Warriors Defeat Celtics in Finals

In 2022, the Warriors returned to the playoffs and won the NBA Finals by defeating the Boston Celtics.

2022: "Statement" Uniform Change

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

2022: "City" Uniform Design 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. The uniform paid tribute to women at the intersection of court, community, and culture.

2023: Warriors face challenging regular season due to injuries

During the 2022–23 season, the Warriors faced a challenging regular season due to numerous injuries. Key players like Iguodala, DiVincenzo, Thompson, Green, Kuminga, and Curry, who was also unable to participate in the 2023 NBA All-Star Game, were impacted.

2023: Playoff Series Against Sacramento Kings

In 2023, the Warriors faced the Sacramento Kings in the first round of the playoffs, marking their first postseason matchup. The Warriors defeated the Kings in seven games to advance to the semifinals. The series had controversies involving Draymond Green and high TV ratings.

2023: "City" Uniform Tributes 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 Change and New Alternate Logo

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

2024: Warriors trade Iguodala and a 2024 first-round pick

In 2019, the Warriors traded Iguodala's $17 million salary to the Memphis Grizzlies along with a top-4 protected 2024 first-round pick as incentive.

2024: White version of the Warriors Origins jersey

In the 2024–25 season, the Warriors wore a white version of the Warriors Origins jersey, which is a modernization of their 1961–62 road uniform.

2024: "City" Uniform Incorporates Classic Colors and Golden Gate Bridge Nod

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