Golden State Warriors

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Nickname
Conference	Western
Division	Pacific
Leagues
Founded	1946
Withdrew
History
Arena	Chase Center
Capacity
Location	San Francisco, California

The Golden State Warriors are a professional basketball team based in San Francisco, California. They are a member of the Western Conference's Pacific Division in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The team was established in 1946 as the Philadelphia Warriors, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where they won the inaugural Basketball Association of America (BAA) championship in 1947. The franchise moved to California in 1962, initially settling in San Francisco before adopting the "Golden State" moniker in 1971 to represent the entire state of California.

History

Early Years

The Warriors were founded in 1946 as the Philadelphia Warriors, a charter member of the Basketball Association of America (BAA), which later merged with the National Basketball League (NBL) to form the NBA. The team was owned by Peter A. Tyrrell, who also owned the Philadelphia Rockets of the American Hockey League. The Warriors won the first BAA championship in 1947, defeating the Chicago Stags.

Move to California

In 1962, the franchise relocated to San Francisco, becoming the San Francisco Warriors. During this period, the team was led by star center Wilt Chamberlain, who was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in 1965. The Warriors reached the NBA Finals in 1964 and 1967 but were defeated both times.

Golden State Era

In 1971, the team was renamed the Golden State Warriors to reflect a broader representation of California. The Warriors won their first championship on the West Coast in 1975, led by coach Al Attles and star player Rick Barry.

Modern Era and "Splash Brothers"

The Warriors experienced a resurgence in the 2010s, highlighted by the drafting of Stephen Curry in 2009 and Klay Thompson in 2011, who became known as the "Splash Brothers" for their exceptional shooting abilities. Under coach Steve Kerr, the Warriors won three NBA championships in 2015, 2017, and 2018, and set an NBA record with 73 wins in the 2015-2016 regular season.

Recent Success

In 2022, the Warriors won their seventh NBA championship, defeating the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals. This victory marked the fourth championship for the team in eight years, solidifying their status as a modern dynasty.

Notable Players

• Wilt Chamberlain
• Rick Barry
• Chris Mullin
• Stephen Curry
• Klay Thompson
• Kevin Durant

Rivalries

The Warriors have notable rivalries with several teams, including the Cleveland Cavaliers, with whom they faced off in four consecutive NBA Finals from 2015 to 2018, and the Los Angeles Lakers, a fellow Pacific Division team.

Home Arenas

• Philadelphia Arena (1946–1962)
• Cow Palace (1962–1964)
• San Francisco Civic Auditorium (1964–1966)
• Oakland Arena (1966–1971, 1972–1996, 1997–2019)
• Chase Center (2019–present)

Also see

• NBA Finals
• Stephen Curry
• Klay Thompson
• Steve Kerr
• Chase Center

<div class="navbar-header" style="color:#;">Golden State Warriors roster

Players

Coaches

Pos. No. Name Height Weight DOB From F 1 Anderson, Kyle 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 230 lb (104 kg) 1993-09-20 UCLA G 3 Beekman, Reece (TW) 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 194 lb (88 kg) 2001-10-08 Virginia G 30 Curry, Stephen 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1988-03-14 Davidson F 23 Green, Draymond 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 230 lb (104 kg) 1990-03-04 Michigan State G/F 7 Hield, Buddy 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 220 lb (100 kg) 1992-12-17 Oklahoma F/C 32 Jackson-Davis, Trayce 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 245 lb (111 kg) 2000-02-22 Indiana F 00 Kuminga, Jonathan 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 225 lb (102 kg) 2002-10-06 The Patrick School (NJ) F/C 5 Looney, Kevon 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 222 lb (101 kg) 1996-02-06 UCLA G 8 Melton, De'Anthony  6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 1998-05-28 USC G 4 Moody, Moses 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 211 lb (96 kg) 2002-05-31 Arkansas G/F 0 Payton, Gary II 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 1992-12-01 Oregon State G 2 Podziemski, Brandin 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 2003-02-25 Santa Clara F/C 21 Post, Quinten (TW) 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) 245 lb (111 kg) 2000-03-21 Boston College G 15 Santos, Gui 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 2002-06-22 Brazil G 61 Spencer, Pat (TW) 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 1996-07-04 Northwestern G/F 43 Waters, Lindy III 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 215 lb (98 kg) 1997-07-28 Oklahoma State F 22 Wiggins, Andrew 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 197 lb (89 kg) 1995-02-23 Kansas

Head coach Steve Kerr Assistant coach(es) Ron Adams Chris DeMarco Bruce Fraser Khalid Robinson Jacob Rubin Jerry Stackhouse Terry Stotts Anthony Vereen Kris Weems Legend (DP) Unsigned draft pick (FA) Free agent (S) Suspended (GL) On assignment to G League affiliate (TW) Two-way affiliate player Injured Roster Last transaction: December 8, 2024