NBA Team Guide
Golden State Warriors: History, Championships & Facts
The Warriors were founded in Philadelphia in 1946, moved to San Francisco in 1962 and became Golden State in 1971. They have won seven championships, from the first BAA title in 1947 to 2022.
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Quick facts
| Founded | 1946 as the Philadelphia Warriors (BAA) |
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| Arena | Chase Center, San Francisco (opened 2019) |
| NBA titles | 7 (1947, 1956, 1975, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2022) |
| Finals appearances | 12 through the 2025–26 season |
| Name history | Philadelphia Warriors (1946–62), San Francisco Warriors (1962–71), Golden State Warriors (1971–) |
| Best record | 73–9 in 2015–16, an NBA record as of 2026 |
Championship history
The Warriors have won seven titles: two in Philadelphia, one in the Oakland era of the 1970s and four between 2015 and 2022. They reached the Finals five straight years from 2015 to 2019.
- 1947 BAA Finals: beat the Chicago Stags 4–1
- 1956 NBA Finals: beat the Fort Wayne Pistons 4–1
- 1975 NBA Finals: swept the Washington Bullets 4–0
- 2015 NBA Finals: beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 4–2
- 2017 NBA Finals: beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 4–1
- 2018 NBA Finals: swept the Cleveland Cavaliers 4–0
- 2022 NBA Finals: beat the Boston Celtics 4–2
- Also reached the Finals in 1948, 1964, 1967, 2016 and 2019
Franchise history
- 1946: Founded as the Philadelphia Warriors, a charter member of the Basketball Association of America.
- 1962: Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points in a game on March 2; the team moved to San Francisco that year.
- 1971: Moved to Oakland and became the Golden State Warriors.
- 1975: Won the NBA title with a sweep of the Washington Bullets.
- 2016: Finished 73–9, the best regular-season record in NBA history.
- 2019: Moved into Chase Center in San Francisco.
Franchise record holders
| Points | Stephen Curry |
|---|---|
| Rebounds | Nate Thurmond, 12,771 |
| Points per game | Wilt Chamberlain, 41.5 |
Retired numbers
- 6Bill Russell (retired across the NBA)
- 9Andre Iguodala
- 13Wilt Chamberlain
- 14Tom Meschery
- 16Al Attles
- 17Chris Mullin
- 24Rick Barry
- 42Nate Thurmond
Hall of Famers
Joe Fulks, Paul Arizin, Neil Johnston, Tom Gola, Wilt Chamberlain, Nate Thurmond, Rick Barry, Al Attles, Chris Mullin, Eddie Gottlieb.
Biggest rivalries
- Cleveland Cavaliers: met in four straight NBA Finals from 2015 to 2018, with Golden State winning three.
- Houston Rockets: frequent playoff opponents, including the 2015 and 2018 Western Conference Finals.
- Los Angeles Lakers: Pacific Division and Northern versus Southern California rivals.
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How many championships have the Warriors won?
Seven: 1947, 1956, 1975, 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2022.
When did the Warriors move from Philadelphia?
In 1962, to San Francisco. They moved to Oakland and took the Golden State name in 1971, then returned to San Francisco in 2019.
What is the best record in NBA history?
The Warriors' 73–9 in 2015–16, as of 2026.
Where did Wilt Chamberlain score 100 points?
In Hershey, Pennsylvania, on March 2, 1962, for the Philadelphia Warriors against the New York Knicks.
Who has the Warriors' most career rebounds?
Nate Thurmond, with 12,771.
Sources
Facts checked September 23, 2026. Live figures above come from ESPN.