Golden State Warriors, past, glory, pride and symbol of the NBA

Golden State Warriors, one of the most iconic basketball franchises in the NBA, boasts a rich and storied history that has captivated fans around the world. This journey takes us through the formation of the Golden State Warriors, highlighting key moments and figures in the team’s history.

1. The Birth of the Franchise
The Golden State Warriors were founded in 1946 as the Philadelphia Warriors. They were among the original teams in the Basketball Association of America (BAA), which later merged with the National Basketball League (NBL) to create the National Basketball Association (NBA) we know today.

2. The Wilt Chamberlain Era
In 1959, the Warriors drafted Wilt Chamberlain, a dominant force in the NBA. Chamberlain’s tenure with the team brought fame and success, including their championship win in 1956.

3. Westward Move to California
In 1962, the franchise relocated to San Francisco and became the San Francisco Warriors. This marked the beginning of their association with the Bay Area.

4. The Iconic “Run TMC” Era
The late ’80s and early ’90s saw the rise of the “Run TMC” trio: Tim Hardaway, Mitch Richmond, and Chris Mullin. They played a fast-paced and entertaining style of basketball that endeared the team to fans.

5. The ‘We Believe’ Years
The 2006-2007 season is fondly remembered as the “We Believe” era when the Warriors, led by Baron Davis, upset the top-seeded Dallas Mavericks in a historic playoff series.

MMD02. OAKLAND (EE.UU.), 15/06/2017.- El jugador de Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry saluda sosteniendo el trofeo del Campeonato Larry O’Brien durante el Desfile de los Campeones de la NBA hoy, jueves 15 de junio de 2017, en Oakland, California (EE.UU.). Los Warriors de Golden State se coronaron campeones de la NBA luego de derrotar en la seria 4-1 a los Cleveland Cavaliers. EFE/MONICA M. DAVEY

6. Return to Glory
In recent years, the Warriors experienced unparalleled success, winning three NBA championships in four years (2015, 2017, and 2018) behind the “Splash Brothers” duo of Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, along with other stars like Draymond Green.

The Golden State Warriors’ history is a testament to their resilience and the enduring spirit of their fans. They continue to be a dominant force in the NBA, and their legacy is etched in the annals of basketball history.