History of Golden State Warriors in Timeline
The Golden State Warriors are a professional basketball team based in San Francisco, competing in the NBA's Western Conference, Pacific Division. Founded in 1946 in Philadelphia, they relocated to the San Francisco Bay Area in 1962 and rebranded as the Golden State Warriors in 1971. Their home games are played at Chase Center. The team has a rich history and is a prominent franchise in the NBA.
1925: Team named after previous team
In 1925, the team was named after the Philadelphia Warriors, an old basketball team who played in the American Basketball League.
1946: Won Inaugural Championship
In 1946, led by Joe Fulks, the team won the championship in the league's inaugural season.
1946: Warriors Founded in Philadelphia
In 1946, the Golden State Warriors were founded in Philadelphia as the Philadelphia Warriors.
1946: Founding of the Philadelphia Warriors
In 1946, the Warriors were founded as the Philadelphia Warriors and became a charter member of the Basketball Association of America.
1947: Inaugural BAA Championship
In 1947, the Warriors won the inaugural Basketball Association of America (BAA) championship.
1948: Kings Join BAA
The Sacramento Kings joining the BAA in 1948 (when they were then known as the Royals and based in Rochester, New York) marked a moment that would later contribute to their geographic rivalry with the Warriors.
1949: NBA Created by Merger
In 1949, the NBA was created by a merger, officially recognizing the Warriors' prior championship as its own first.
1951: Gottlieb Buys the Team
In 1951, Eddie Gottlieb bought the Warriors team.
1955: Warriors Win Championship
In 1955, the Warriors won their next championship in Philadelphia, led by Paul Arizin, Tom Gola, and Neil Johnston.
1956: Warriors Win Championship
In 1956, the Warriors, led by Paul Arizin, Tom Gola, and Neil Johnston, won another championship.
1959: Signing of Wilt Chamberlain
In 1959, the Warriors signed draft pick Wilt Chamberlain, who significantly impacted the NBA.
1960: Wilt Chamberlain was the last Warrior to be named MVP
In 1960, Wilt Chamberlain was the last Warrior to be named MVP before Stephen Curry in 2015.
1961: 1961-62 Road Uniform
The Warriors Origins jersey worn during the 2021-22 season was 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 Scores 100 Points
On March 2, 1962, Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points against the New York Knicks in a game played in Hershey, Pennsylvania, setting an NBA record.
1962: Relocation to San Francisco
In 1962, Franklin Mieuli purchased the team and relocated the franchise to the San Francisco Bay Area, renaming them the San Francisco Warriors.
1963: 76ers move to Philadelphia
In 1963, Philadelphia got a new NBA team after the Syracuse Nationals moved to the city and became the Philadelphia 76ers.
1963: Drafting Nate Thurmond
Prior to the 1963 NBA season, the Warriors drafted big man Nate Thurmond.
1964: Home Games at Civic Auditorium
From 1964, the San Francisco Warriors played most of their home games at the San Francisco Civic Auditorium.
1964: NBA Finals Loss and Chamberlain Trade
In 1964, the Warriors lost the NBA Finals to the Boston Celtics and later traded Chamberlain, resulting in a poor season.
1964: Uniform Update
In 1964, the Warriors updated their uniform, featuring the team name in block letters and incorporating the interlocking "SF" similar to the San Francisco Giants' cap logo on the shorts.
January 1965: Wilt Chamberlain Trade
In January 1965, the Warriors traded star Wilt Chamberlain, leading to a poor season.
1965: Drafting Rick Barry
In 1965, the Warriors drafted Rick Barry, who became NBA Rookie of the Year.
1966: Uniform Update Completion
By 1966, the Warriors' uniform update was complete. The home uniform color was changed to gold, and red was dropped from the color scheme.
1966: NBA Finals Appearance
In 1966, Rick Barry led the Warriors to the NBA Finals, where they lost to the Philadelphia 76ers.
1966: Home Games in Oakland
In 1966, the Warriors began scheduling more home games in Oakland with the opening of the Oakland Coliseum Arena.
1967: Barry Sits Out and Signs with ABA
In 1967, Rick Barry sat out the season due to a contract dispute and signed with the Oakland Oaks of the American Basketball Association.
1967: Postseason Meetings Against Lakers
The rivalry between the Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers began to sprout during the 1970s as the two teams would meet six times in the postseason from 1967 to 1991.
1969: New York Knicks set road win streak record
In 1969, the New York Knicks set road win streak record.
1969: New uniforms reminiscent of the 1969–71 "The City" 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: First Season Against Cleveland Cavaliers
The Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers have played each other since the Cavaliers joined the NBA in 1970.
1971: Name Change to Golden State
In 1971, the team changed its geographic moniker to Golden State.
1971: Team moved to Oakland and changed name to "Golden State"
In 1971, the team moved to Oakland and changed its name to "Golden State". Of those elected to the hall primarily as Warriors, only Thurmond, Barry and Mullin spent significant time with the team since this move.
1971: Relocation and Rebranding
In 1971, the team relocated to Oakland and rebranded to the Golden State Warriors, 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: Adoption of Golden State Warriors Name
Prior to the 1971 season, the franchise adopted the name Golden State Warriors to represent the entire state of California.
1972: Barry Rejoins the Warriors
In 1972, Rick Barry rejoined the Warriors after four seasons in the ABA.
1974: Throwback 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: Uniform Tweaks
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 at 59-23 but were upset by the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference Finals.
1975: Warriors Win Championship
In 1975, Rick Barry and Jamaal Wilkes led the Warriors to their third championship.
1975: Championship Season Uniform
In 1975, the Golden State Warriors wore the uniform 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, although some uniforms also featured the team name below the circle.
1975: Warriors tie the franchise record for the longest winning streak since 1975 championship year
In 2013 the Golden State 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.
1975: Warriors advanced to their first NBA Finals
The Golden State Warriors advanced to their first NBA Finals since 1975, facing the Cleveland Cavaliers.
1976: Drafting Robert Parish
In 1976, the Warriors drafted center Robert Parish.
1978: Warriors Struggle
From 1978, the Warriors struggled to put a competitive team on the court due to the loss of key players.
1980: Attles Becomes General Manager
In 1980, Al Attles moved from head coach to the front office as general manager.
1980: Attles moves to front office
In 1980, Attles moved up to the front office as general manager.
1981: Kerr became the first rookie coach to win a title since Pat Riley in 1981-82
In the 2014-15 season, Steve Kerr became the first rookie coach to win a title since Pat Riley in 1981-82.
1983: Trade for Bernard King
In 1983, the Warriors matched the New York Knicks' offer for Bernard King but quickly traded him to the Knicks for Micheal Ray Richardson.
1985: Jim Barnett Joins TV Broadcasts
In 1985, Former Warrior guard Jim Barnett was the TV color analyst.
1985: Drafting Chris Mullin
In 1985, the Warriors selected Chris Mullin in the NBA draft.
1985: Kings Relocate to Sacramento
Since the Sacramento Kings relocated there in 1985, they have shared a geographic rivalry with the Warriors, as both teams are based in Northern California.
1986: Ownership Change
From 1986, Jim Fitzgerald and Dan Finnane co-owned the team until 1995.
1986: Hiring George Karl
In 1986, new owners Jim Fitzgerald and Dan Finane hired George Karl as head coach.
1986: Home Uniform Color Change
Prior to the 1986–87 season, the home uniform was changed back to white, though the team briefly flirted with wearing white uniforms on select home games in the early 1980s.
1987: Western Conference Semifinal Match
In 1987, the Warriors had a Western Conference Semifinal match against the Los Angeles Lakers, highlighted by Sleepy Floyd's performance.
1987: Throwback Sleepy Floyd Game-Inspired Uniforms
The Warriors have worn throwback versions of the Sleepy Floyd game-inspired uniforms from 1987 in tribute to several great moments in Warriors history.
1987: Uniform Design Change
The Warriors' uniform design, which was introduced in 1975, remained in place until the 1987–88 season, though the team made some subtle changes to the striping and letter scheme during that time.
1987: Warriors Struggle
Until 1987, the Warriors struggled to put a competitive team on the court due to the loss of key players.
1988: Updated Uniform
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: Warriors clinch playoff berth in consecutive seasons
In 1991, The Golden State Warriors clinched a playoff berth.
1991: Warriors tie franchise's all-time mark of 24 wins on the road
In 1991, the Warriors squad tied the franchise's all-time mark of 24 wins on the road.
1991: Postseason Meetings Against Lakers
The rivalry between the Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers began to sprout during the 1970s as the two teams would meet six times in the postseason from 1967 to 1991.
1992: Warriors achieve best start in decades
In 1992 the Golden State Warriors achieved their best start in decades, which they matched in 2012.
1992: Warriors clinch playoff berth in consecutive seasons
In 1992, The Golden State Warriors clinched a playoff berth in consecutive seasons.
1993: Playoff Appearance
In 1993, with Chris Webber and Latrell Sprewell, the Warriors made the playoffs.
1994: Rift Formation
At the start of the 1994 season, a rift formed between Webber, Sprewell, and Nelson, leading to organizational turmoil.
1994: Warriors' strong start to the season since 1994
In 2005, the Warriors had a plus .500 winning percentage for the first time since 1994.
1995: New Ownership and Draft Pick
In 1995, Chris Cohan became the new team owner. The Warriors drafted Joe Smith and hired Rick Adelman as head coach.
1995: Orlando Magic set three-pointer record
In 1995, Nick Anderson and Dennis Scott of the Orlando Magic set a record of 435 three-pointers.
1995: Chicago Bulls team led by Michael Jordan held the previous record
In the 1995-96 season, the Chicago Bulls team led by Michael Jordan held the previous record of 44 consecutive regular-season home wins.
1995: Ownership Change
Jim Fitzgerald and Dan Finnane co-owned the Warriors team from 1986 to 1995.
1995: Tim Roye Becomes Radio Play-by-Play Announcer
Tim Roye has done the radio play-by-play for Warrior games since 1995.
1996: Renovations
During the 1996-97 season, the Warriors played at the San Jose Arena while the Oakland Coliseum Arena was being renovated.
July 1997: St. Jean Becomes General Manager
In July 1997, Garry St. Jean became the Warriors' general manager.
1997: Hiring P.J. Carlesimo
For the 1997 season, P. J. Carlesimo replaced Adelman as head coach.
1997: Drastic Identity Change
In the 1997–98 season, the Warriors identity was drastically changed, 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 Trade
In January 1999, Latrell Sprewell was traded 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 Game 6, the Warriors eliminated the Mavericks and become the NBA's first No. 8 seed to beat a No. 1 seed in a seven-game series and the first NBA No. 8 seed to beat the top seed since 1999 when the New York Knicks eliminated the Miami Heat.
1999: Highest Playoff TV Ratings
The 2023 playoff series between the Warriors and Kings 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.
2001: Subtle Uniform Changes
Prior to 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 compete in the Western Conference and failed to make the playoffs.
June 2003: Robert Rowell appointed team president
In June 2003, Robert Rowell was promoted to team president, taking on responsibilities such as hiring, firing, and contract negotiation.
2004: Ray Allen sets three-point record
In 2004, Ray Allen set a three-point record.
2004: Alternate Uniform Added
In the 2004–05 season, the Warriors added an orange alternate uniform which is a palette swap of their home uniform.
2005: Ray Allen sets three-point record
In 2005, Ray Allen set a three-point record.
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' strong start to the season
In 2005, the Warriors had a great start to the 2005-06 season, entering the new year with a plus .500 winning percentage for the first time since 1994.
2005: Franchise record for three-pointers
In April 2011, Dorell Wright set a Warriors franchise record with 184 three-pointers in a season, surpassing Richardson's record from 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 hire Don Nelson as coach
During the 2006 off-season, Golden State announced that it had bought out the remaining two years of coach Montgomery's contract and hired Don Nelson to take over for him.
2006: Warriors make playoffs
In 2006 the Golden State Warriors made playoffs.
2006: Warriors play against Utah Jazz in the second round of the playoffs
In the 2006–07 playoffs, the Warriors played against Utah Jazz in the second round of the playoffs. Warriors lost two close games at EnergySolutions Arena, won Game 3, lost Game 4 and Game 5 in Salt Lake City.
2006: Jason Richardson's Tenure
Through the 2006-07 season, Jason Richardson was a Warriors' star scorer.
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 lose to Wizards after Arenas' free throw
On March 4, 2007, the Warriors lost to the Washington Wizards 106–107 after Arenas hit a technical free throw with less than one second remaining.
2007: Steve Kerr served as president and general manager for the Phoenix Suns
From 2007 to 2010, Steve Kerr served as president and general manager for the Phoenix Suns basketball team.
2007: Warriors trade Richardson and face early difficulties
In the 2007–08 season, the Warriors traded Richardson to the Charlotte Bobcats and faced early difficulties in their attempt to return to the playoffs.
2007: Throwback "We Believe" Era Uniforms
The Warriors have worn throwback versions of the 2007 "We Believe" era uniforms in tribute to several great moments in Warriors history.
2008: Warriors sign Anthony Randolph and other free agents
In the 2008 off-season, the Warriors selected and signed Anthony Randolph, signed free agents Corey Maggette and Ronny Turiaf, and re-signed Ellis and Biedriņš to long-term contracts.
2008: Ellis suspended after moped accident
The Warriors had a disappointing 2008–09 season, Ellis was injured in a moped accident and suspended for 30 games.
2009: Warriors draft Stephen Curry and promote Larry Riley
In 2009, the Warriors drafted Stephen Curry and promoted Larry Riley to general manager after declining to renew Chris Mullin's contract.
2009: Warriors trade Stephen Jackson and Acie Law
In November of the 2009-10 NBA season, the Warriors traded Stephen Jackson and Acie Law to the Charlotte Bobcats for Raja Bell and Vladimir Radmanovic.
January 2010: Warriors sign Chris Hunter and issue 10-day contracts
Starting in January 2010, the Warriors signed center Chris Hunter and issued multiple 10-day contracts, most notably to Anthony Tolliver.
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 and hire Keith Smart
In September 2010, the Warriors signed Jeremy Lin and Louis Amundson. Keith Smart was hired as the new head coach after Don Nelson resigned.
2010: Steve Kerr served as president and general manager for the Phoenix Suns
From 2007 to 2010, Steve Kerr served as president and general manager for the Phoenix Suns basketball team.
2010: "The CITY" Uniform Return
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 draft Ekpe Udoh and introduce new logo and uniforms
In the 2010 NBA draft, the Warriors selected Ekpe Udoh. They also introduced a modernized version of their "The City" logo and new uniforms.
2010: Warriors did not make the playoffs
The Warriors won 36 games and failed to make the playoffs in 2010–11.
February 2011: Warriors trade Wright and Gadzuric for Troy Murphy
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.
April 2011: Dorell Wright sets franchise record for three-pointers
In April 2011, Dorell Wright set a Warriors franchise record with 184 three-pointers in a season, surpassing Richardson's record from 2005–06.
April 27, 2011: Warriors dismiss Coach Smart and President Rowell
On April 27, 2011, the Warriors dismissed Coach Smart and Team President Rowell.
2011: Jackson became the head coach in 2011
In 2011 Mark Jackson became the head coach of the Golden State Warriors.
2011: Warriors draft Klay Thompson
In the 2011 NBA draft, the Warriors selected Klay Thompson with the 11th pick.
March 2012: Warriors trade Monta Ellis for Andrew Bogut and Stephen Jackson
In mid-March 2012, the Warriors traded Monta Ellis, Kwame Brown, and Ekpe Udoh to the Milwaukee Bucks for Andrew Bogut and Stephen Jackson. Jackson was then traded to San Antonio Spurs for Richard Jefferson and a conditional first-round pick.
2012: Warriors have one of their best starts in decades
In 2012, despite early-season injuries to Brandon Rush and Andrew Bogut, the Warriors had one of their best starts in decades, earning 20 wins in less than 30 games played for the first time since 1992.
2012: Warriors draft Harrison Barnes, Festus Ezeli, Draymond Green, and Ognjen Kuzmic, extend Curry's contract, and trade for Jarrett Jack and Carl Landry
In 2012, the Warriors drafted Harrison Barnes, Festus Ezeli, Draymond Green, and Ognjen Kuzmic. Curry also agreed to a four-year, $44 million contract extension. The team traded Dorell Wright, obtained Jarrett Jack, and signed Carl Landry.
2012: Warriors trade Wright and Gadzuric for Troy Murphy
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: Miami Heat had the second longest winning streak in NBA history
In the 2012-13 season, Miami Heat had the second longest winning streak in NBA history.
2012: Sleeved Alternate Uniform Unveiled
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 for the first time since 2006-07
On April 9, 2013, with a win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Warriors clinched a playoff berth for 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 would subtly tweak their uniforms to match every other team's designs.
2013: Warriors sign Andre Iguodala, trade Richard Jefferson, Andris Biedrins, and Brandon Rush, and draft Nemanja Nedovic
During the 2013 off-season, Golden State signed Andre Iguodala and drafted Nemanja Nedovic. The Warriors traded Richard Jefferson, Andris Biedriņš and Brandon Rush to the Utah Jazz.
2013: Warriors battled the Los Angeles Clippers to a seventh game in the first round of the playoffs
In the 2013-14 season, the Warriors battled the Los Angeles Clippers to a seventh and deciding game in the first round of the playoffs.
2013: Warriors start the 2013-14 season with flashes of brilliance and lapses
The Warriors began the 2013–14 season showing flashes of brilliance and also plenty of lapses, with a record of 12–9 in early December.
May 6, 2014: Mark Jackson Fired as Coach
On May 6, 2014, Mark Jackson was fired as coach of the Golden State Warriors.
May 14, 2014: Steve Kerr Signed as Head Coach
On May 14, 2014, Steve Kerr signed a five-year deal to become the Golden State Warriors' new head coach. The Warriors also signed Shaun Livingston and Leandro Barbosa during the off-season.
2014: Curry breaks NBA record of 127 set by Kyle Korver
In 2014, Curry broke the NBA record of 127 set by Kyle Korver.
2014: Curry makes first All-Star Game appearance
In 2014, Curry made his first appearance in the All-Star Game.
2014: Stephen Curry won the 2014-15 NBA Most Valuable Player award and the 2015 ESPYs Best Male Athlete award.
In the 2014-15 season, Stephen Curry won the 2014–15 NBA Most Valuable Player award and the 2015 ESPYs Best Male Athlete award.
2014: Warriors had 28 consecutive regular-season games dating back to the 2014-15 season
In the 2014-15 season, Warriors had 28 consecutive regular-season games.
2014: Sleeved Uniform Design Tweaked
In the 2014–15 season, the design of the Warriors' sleeved uniform was tweaked to a slate gray base and white letters minus the full team name on the logo.
2014: The Warriors complete the 2014-2015 season with a league-best record of 67-15
The Warriors completed the 2014–2015 regular season with a league-best record of 67–15, setting a Warriors record for wins.
2014: Rivalry Begins with Cavaliers
The Warriors' rivalry with the Cleveland Cavaliers began to develop in the 2014–15 season when they met in the first of four consecutive NBA Finals.
January 23, 2015: Klay Thompson broke NBA record for points in a quarter with 37 in the third
On January 23, 2015, Klay Thompson broke an NBA record for points in a quarter with 37 in the third.
January 31, 2015: Warriors began an NBA record with 54 consecutive regular-season home wins.
On January 31, 2015, The Golden State Warriors began 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 in exchange 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 24-0 start to the season.
2015: Warriors Win Championship
In 2015, led by Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green, the Warriors returned to championship glory.
2015: Stephen Curry Named NBA MVP
On May 4, 2015, Stephen Curry was named the 2014–15 NBA Most Valuable Player.
2015: NBA Finals Win Against Cavaliers
The Warriors won against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2015 NBA Finals.
February 27, 2016: Curry ties NBA record of twelve three-pointers made in a single game
On February 27, 2016, 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 set an NBA record with 54 consecutive regular-season home wins
On March 29, 2016, the Warriors set an NBA record with 54 consecutive regular-season home wins.
March 31, 2016: Warriors Win 68th Game, Breaking Franchise Record
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 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. He became the first player in NBA history to win the MVP award by unanimous vote.
July 4, 2016: Kevin Durant Signs with 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.
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.
August 25, 2016: Radio Broadcasts Move to 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 3-Point Record
On November 7, 2016, Stephen Curry set the 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 just 29 minutes during a 142–106 victory over the Pacers, becoming the first player in NBA history to achieve that feat.
2016: Sleeved Uniform Variation Worn During Chinese New Year
A variation of the slate gray sleeved uniform was used during Chinese New Year week in the 2014-15 season, incorporating red accents; a white version was worn in the 2016–17 season.
2016: Christmas Day Uniform Tweaks
During Christmas Day games between 2013 and 2016, the Warriors would subtly tweak their uniforms to match every other team's designs.
2016: "Crossover" Uniform Worn
For the 2016–17 season, the Warriors wore a blue "Crossover" uniform which was inspired by the 1990s Run TMC-era uniform.
2016: Slater argues Curry's contract paid "huge dividends"
In 2016, sportswriter Anthony Slater argued that 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 a 73-9 regular-season record but lost the NBA Finals to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
2016: NBA Finals Loss to Cavaliers
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 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, surpassing the previous record of 95 held by the Utah Jazz.
2017: Warriors win NBA Championship
In 2017, after signing Kevin Durant, the Warriors won the NBA Championship.
2017: Switch to Nike Uniforms
In 2017, the Warriors kept their primary uniforms after switching from Adidas to Nike, with the white uniform becoming the "Association" uniform and the blue uniform becoming the "Icon" uniform.
2017: "City" Uniform Introduction
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: NBA Finals Win Against Cavaliers
The Warriors won against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2017 NBA Finals.
2018: Warriors Win Back-to-Back Championships
In 2018, the Warriors won their second consecutive championship.
2018: "City" Uniform Variation
In 2018–19, the Warriors wore a variation of this "City" uniform in navy blue with gold accents.
2018: "Earned" Uniform Received
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: NBA Finals Win Against Cavaliers
The Warriors won against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2018 NBA Finals.
June 12, 2019: Logo Adjustments
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. Most notably, on the blue "Icon" uniform, the colors on the "Bay Bridge" logo were no longer inverted unlike in the previous uniform. The "Statement" uniform became gold and featured "The Bay" atop a circle with an illustration of a San Francisco Bay sunset; this was due to the team returning to San Francisco that season.
2019: "Earned" Uniform Repurposed as "City" Uniform
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: "Statement" Uniform Tweaked
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: Jim Barnett Moves to Radio
In 2019, Jim Barnett, former TV color analyst, became the full-time color man on the radio.
2019: Finals Loss and Durant's Departure
In 2019, the Warriors lost the NBA Finals to the Toronto Raptors, and Kevin Durant left the team.
2019: Throwback "We Believe" Era Uniforms in Final Oakland Game
In their final game in Oakland in 2019, the Warriors wore a white uniform based on the 2007 "We Believe" era uniforms as tribute to several great moments in Warriors history.
2019: Jim Barnett Joins Radio Booth Full-Time
Starting in 2019, Jim Barnett joined Tim Roye full-time in the radio booth, doing color analysis for both road and home games, and has already been at the booth for nationally televised and postseason matchups.
2020: "City" Uniform Tribute to Oakland
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: Throwback "The CITY" 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 Returns to Warriors
On August 10, 2021, Andre Iguodala signed a deal to come back to the Bay Area and play for the Golden State 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: "City" Uniform "Mix-Tape"
The "City" uniform for the 2021–22 season was a "mix-tape" of the team's prior uniform looks. 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.
2022: "Statement" Uniform Change
In 2022, the "Statement" uniform was changed to a navy blue base and incorporated the "Golden State" wordmark in block letters.
2022: Warriors Win Championship
In 2022, the Warriors defeated the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals to win another championship.
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 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: Playoff Series Against Kings
In 2023, the Warriors and the Sacramento Kings faced off in the first round of the playoffs, which was their first postseason series since the Kings relocated to Sacramento in 1985. The Warriors would defeat the Kings in seven games to advance to the semifinals.
2023: "City" Uniform Tribute to 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 and New Alternate Logo Released
Prior to 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: "City" Uniform Design
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: White Version of Warriors Origins Jersey Worn
The Warriors wore a white version of the Warriors Origins jersey in the 2024–25 season.
July 1, 2025: Roster Updated
On July 1, 2025, the Warriors' roster was updated.
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