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 The Warriors won the inaugural BAA (now NBA) championship in 1947.[([[https://www.nba.com/news/golden-state-warriors-nba-championships|nba]])]
+===== Relocation to California =====
+In 1962, the team moved to San Francisco and became the San Francisco Warriors.[([[https://www.sfgov.org/sfc/mbs-pavilion/history-golden-state-warriors-franchise-archived-information-and-materials-pertaining-warriors-piers|sfgov]])]
+===== Name Change to Golden State =====
+The team became the Golden State Warriors in 1971 to represent the entire state of California.[([[https://historytimelines.co/timeline/golden-state-warriors-nba|historytimelines]])]
+===== Iconic Logo =====
+Their logo features a stylized version of the Bay Bridge, connecting San Francisco and Oakland.[([[https://mtc.ca.gov/operations/programs-projects/bridges/san-francisco-oakland-bay-bridge|ca]])]
+===== Home Arena =====
+The team plays at the Chase Center in San Francisco, which opened in 2019.[([[https://www.forbes.com/sites/patrickmurray/2019/10/05/as-the-golden-state-warriors-make-their-debut-at-chase-center-the-warriors-organization-prepares-for-a-year-of-discovery/|forbes]])]
+===== Previous Arena =====
+Before the Chase Center, they played at Oracle Arena in Oakland for 47 years.[([[https://www.si.com/nba/warriors/news/steph-curry-has-one-request-from-warriors-before-career-ends-01jmd893b5j6|si]])]
+===== Championship Count =====
+As of 2024, the Warriors have won 7 NBA Championships: 1947, 1956, 1975, 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2022.[([[https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/40291233/which-nba-teams-won-most-championships|espn]])]
+===== Wilt Chamberlain's 100 Points =====
+Wilt Chamberlain scored an NBA-record 100 points in a game while playing for the Warriors in 1962.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5308880/2024/03/01/wilt-chamberlain-100-point-game-skepticism/|nytimes]])]
+===== Steph Curry’s Draft =====
+Stephen Curry was drafted 7th overall in 2009 by the Warriors.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/fxz5pw/why_did_steph_curry_get_drafted_so_late_7th/|reddit]])]
+===== “The Splash Brothers” =====
+Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson are nicknamed The Splash Brothers for their 3-point shooting prowess.[([[https://vocal.media/unbalanced/the-splash-brothers-how-curry-and-klay-thompson-dominated-the-nba|vocal]])]
+===== Steve Kerr’s Coaching Era =====
+Steve Kerr became head coach in 2014, transforming the team into a dynasty.[([[https://www.orovillemr.com/2025/02/25/dawn-of-the-warriors-dynasty-how-steve-kerr-built-a-new-culture/|orovillemr]])]
+===== 73-Win Season =====
+The Warriors set an NBA record with a 73-9 regular-season record in the 2015–2016 season.[([[https://the-cauldron.com/golden-state-s-notorious-nine-86163e5ba5fe|the-cauldron]])]
+===== Kevin Durant Era =====
+Kevin Durant joined the Warriors in 2016 and helped win two championships in 2017 and 2018.[([[https://sports.yahoo.com/kevin-durant-on-whether-he-took-the-easy-way-out-by-joining-warriors-no-i-earned-that-205808549.html|yahoo]])]
+===== 2015 Championship =====
+The 2015 title was the team’s first in 40 years, ending a long drought.[([[https://www.hotelviasf.com/update/one-california-drought-finally-ends|hotelviasf]])]
+===== Andre Iguodala’s Finals MVP =====
+Andre Iguodala won NBA Finals MVP in 2015 for his defense on LeBron James.[([[https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/andre-iguodalas-defense-on-lebron-helps-him-win-finals-mvp/|cbssports]])]
+===== Strength in Numbers =====
+The Warriors’ famous motto during their 2015 championship run was “Strength in Numbers.”[([[https://www.sfgate.com/business/article/Warriors-trademark-Strength-in-Numbers-7396571.php|sfgate]])]
+===== Draymond Green’s Impact =====
+Draymond Green is considered the heart of the team, known for his defense and versatility.[([[https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/15063470/draymond-green-leader-warriors|espn]])]
+===== Historic Offense =====
+The 2016-2017 Warriors were one of the most efficient offensive teams in NBA history.[([[https://medium.com/top-level-sports/the-2017-warriors-are-the-greatest-team-of-all-time-823f21a935b8|medium]])]
+===== Playoff Dominance =====
+The 2017 Warriors went 16-1 in the playoffs, the best postseason winning percentage in NBA history.[([[https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2715556-warriors-16-1-record-best-postseason-winning-percentage-in-nba-history|bleacherreport]])]
+===== Unanimous MVP =====
+Stephen Curry became the first unanimous MVP in NBA history in 2016.[([[https://www.nba.com/warriors/news-blogs/stephen-curry-unanimous-mvp-20200624|nba]])]
+===== Three-Point Revolution =====
+The Warriors played a major role in popularizing the 3-point shot in modern basketball.[([[https://www.marygrovemustangs.com/the-evolution-of-the-three-pointer-in-mens-basketball.html|marygrovemustangs]])]
+===== Record-Breaking Season Opener =====
+The Warriors started the 2015–2016 season with 24 consecutive wins, a league record.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/684792/2018/12/06/an-oral-history-of-the-warriors-24-0-start-in-2015-16-that-took-everything-to-a-new-level-it-was-just-the-joy-of-feeling-unbeatable/|nytimes]])]
+===== Longest Home Win Streak =====
+They had a 54-game home win streak from 2015 to 2016.[([[https://www.espn.com/blog/golden-state-warriors/post/_/id/1545/warriors-54-game-home-win-streak-halted-by-celtics|espn]])]
+===== Dub Nation =====
+Warriors fans are affectionately known as “Dub Nation.”[([[https://wordcounter.net/blog/2015/11/27/10968_golden-state-warriors-called-the-dubs.html|wordcounter]])]
+===== Rick Barry’s Influence =====
+Rick Barry led the Warriors to the 1975 title and is one of the franchise’s all-time greats.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/j7simh/rick_barry_and_the_1975_warriors_the_biggest/|reddit]])]
+===== Youth Movement =====
+The 2021–2022 championship team integrated young talents like Jordan Poole and Jonathan Kuminga.[([[https://www.quora.com/What-are-your-thoughts-on-the-Warriors-winning-the-2022-NBA-championship?top_ans=362624729|quora]])]
+===== Warriors’ Rivalries =====
+They have intense rivalries with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Houston Rockets, and Los Angeles Lakers.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/l9vauj/cavs_and_warriors_fans_do_you_consider_yourselves/|reddit]])]
+===== We Believe Warriors =====
+The 2007 team, known as the “We Believe” Warriors, famously upset the No. 1 seed Mavericks in the playoffs.[([[https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/oral_history_of__we_believe__warriors__improbable_2007_nba_playoff_run_bay/194234/|nbcbayarea]])]
+===== Most Threes in a Game =====
+The Warriors once made 27 three-pointers in a single game, among the most in NBA history.[([[https://theanalyst.com/2025/05/most-3-pointers-made-in-nba-history|theanalyst]])]
+===== Global Fanbase =====
+Golden State has one of the largest international fanbases, especially in China and the Philippines.[([[https://business.yougov.com/content/47151-global-how-popular-are-the-golden-state-warriors|yougov]])]
+===== G-League Team =====
+Their G-League affiliate is the Santa Cruz Warriors.[([[https://santacruz.gleague.nba.com/|santacruz]])]
+===== Ownership =====
+The team is owned by Joe Lacob and Peter Guber, who purchased it in 2010.[([[https://www.forbes.com/sites/chrissmith/2019/12/23/team-of-the-decade-golden-state-warriors-value-up-1000-since-2009/|forbes]])]
+===== Valuation =====
+As of 2024, the Warriors are valued at over $7 billion, making them the most valuable NBA franchise.[([[https://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/14/cnbcs-official-nba-team-valuations-2025.html|cnbc]])]
+===== NBA All-Star Selections =====
+Stephen Curry has been selected to multiple All-Star Games, often as the top vote-getter.[([[https://sports.yahoo.com/stephen-curry-revolutionizing-basketball-inspiring-132211694.html|yahoo]])]
+===== Charity Work =====
+The Warriors are active in community service, particularly in youth education and social justice.[([[https://community.warriors.com/community/|warriors]])]
+===== Hall of Famers =====
+Warriors legends in the Hall of Fame include Wilt Chamberlain, Rick Barry, Nate Thurmond, and Chris Mullin.[([[https://www.givemesport.com/top-players-in-golden-state-warriors-history/|givemesport]])]
+===== Rebounding Records =====
+Wilt Chamberlain once grabbed 55 rebounds in a game, still the most in NBA history.[([[https://www.nba.com/news/the-most-rebounds-by-a-player-in-a-single-nba-game|nba]])]
+===== Draft Steals =====
+Draymond Green was drafted 35th overall in 2012, a massive steal in hindsight.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/heat/comments/uj5vut/draymond_revealed_that_the_heat_promised_to_draft/|reddit]])]
+===== Historic Comebacks =====
+The Warriors have come back from multiple double-digit deficits in playoff games.[([[https://1075thefan.com/playlist/list-of-nba-teams-that-overcame-3-1-series-deficit-in-playoffs/|1075thefan]])]
+===== Fan Engagement =====
+Golden State ranks among the most-followed NBA teams on social media.[([[https://www.statista.com/statistics/1120282/instagram-followers-nba-by-team/|statista]])]
+===== Curry’s 3-Point Record =====
+In 2021, Stephen Curry passed Ray Allen to become the NBA’s all-time leader in 3-pointers made.[([[https://about.underarmour.com/en-us/stories/2022/06/stephen-curry-breaks-ray-allen-s-all-time-3-point-record-.html|underarmour]])]
+===== First to Wear Short Sleeves =====
+The Warriors were the first NBA team to wear short-sleeved jerseys in a game (2014).[([[https://weartesters.com/adidas-golden-state-warriors-debut-firstever-modern-short-sleeve-nba-uniforms-event-recap/|weartesters]])]
+===== Diverse Coaching Staff =====
+Steve Kerr has consistently built one of the most diverse and innovative coaching staffs in the league.[([[https://luskin.ucla.edu/steve-kerr-has-more-on-his-mind-than-winning|luskin]])]

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