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Golden State Warriors
Founding Year
The Golden State Warriors were founded in 1946, originally based in Philadelphia.1)
Original Name
They were originally known as the Philadelphia Warriors.2)
First Championship
The Warriors won the inaugural BAA (now NBA) championship in 1947.3)
Relocation to California
In 1962, the team moved to San Francisco and became the San Francisco Warriors.4)
Name Change to Golden State
The team became the Golden State Warriors in 1971 to represent the entire state of California.5)
Iconic Logo
Their logo features a stylized version of the Bay Bridge, connecting San Francisco and Oakland.6)
Home Arena
The team plays at the Chase Center in San Francisco, which opened in 2019.7)
Previous Arena
Before the Chase Center, they played at Oracle Arena in Oakland for 47 years.8)
Championship Count
As of 2024, the Warriors have won 7 NBA Championships: 1947, 1956, 1975, 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2022.9)
Wilt Chamberlain's 100 Points
Wilt Chamberlain scored an NBA-record 100 points in a game while playing for the Warriors in 1962.10)
Steph Curry’s Draft
Stephen Curry was drafted 7th overall in 2009 by the Warriors.11)
“The Splash Brothers”
Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson are nicknamed The Splash Brothers for their 3-point shooting prowess.12)
Steve Kerr’s Coaching Era
Steve Kerr became head coach in 2014, transforming the team into a dynasty.13)
73-Win Season
The Warriors set an NBA record with a 73-9 regular-season record in the 2015–2016 season.14)
Kevin Durant Era
Kevin Durant joined the Warriors in 2016 and helped win two championships in 2017 and 2018.15)