Golden State Warriors - Definition and Overview

The Golden State Warriors are a National Basketball Association team based in Oakland, California.

Founded: 1946

Formerly known as: Philadelphia Warriors, San Francisco Warriors

Home Arena: Oakland Arena

Uniform colors: Midnight blue, Golden yellow, and Red

Logo design: A stylized blue tinted man (a Native American warrior, which is a throwback to previous logos) holding a lightning bolt on a basketball background.

NBA Championships: 1947 and 1956 in Philadelphia, 1975 in Oakland

Franchise history

The Philadelphia Warriors were among the first BAA teams. In 1962, they moved to the Bay Area and changed their name to the San Francisco Warriors. In 1970, they changed their name to the Golden State Warriors. As the Golden State Warriors, the franchise has only won one championship, in 1975. That team was coached by former Warrior Al Attles, and led on the court bu Rick Barry, Jamaal Wilkes, and Phil Smith. The team had another successful string of wins in the late 80s/early 90s with the high scoring trio of point guard Tim Hardaway, guard Mitch Richmond, and forward Chris Mullin (collectively known as Run T-M-C).

Players of note

Basketball Hall of Famers

• Paul Arizin
• Rick Barry
• Wilt Chamberlain
• Joe Fulks
• Tom Gola
• Neil Johnston
• Jerry Lucas
• Robert Parish
• Andy Phillip
• Nate Thurmond

Not to be forgotten

• Tim Hardaway
• Antawn Jamison
• Sarunas Marciulionis
• Chris Mullin
• Mitch Richmond
• Latrell Sprewell

Retired numbers

• 13 Wilt Chamberlain
• 14 Tom Meschery
• 16 Al Attles
• 24 Rick Barry
• 42 Nate Thurmond

Current stars

• Jason Richardson (Winner of Slam Dunk Contest 2002, 2003)

External links

• Golden State Warriors official web site (http://www.nba.com/warriors/)
• Official Golden State Warriors Summer Pro League web site (http://www.summerproleage.com/)
• AmIAnnoying.com - Golden State Warriors (http://www.amiannoying.com/(tvzdgtiwcey31555j0cjsvff)/view.aspx?id=11508&collection=3069)