Golden State Warriors Final Appearances

Founded in 1946 in the city of Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Warriors won their maiden NBA championship in 1947. The franchise then moved to the city of San Francisco in 1962, and was called the San Francisco Warriors. In 1971, they changed their name to the Golden State Warriors to better represent their statewide fanbase and aspirations.

The Golden State Warriors were struggling in the 2000s, but by drafting Steph Curry in 2009, the franchise reshaped their trajectory. The Warriors then drafted Klay Thompson in 2011 and Draymond Green in 2012, who then went on to form a formidable trio alongside Stephen Curry. It led to the birth of one of the most dominant and iconic teams in NBA history. The trio went on to win their first title in 2015 by defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals.

The Warriors then went on to completely dominate the mid 2010s, winning three NBA championships. Two of them came back to back, while making five straight NBA finals appearances. The Warriors then completed their dynasty by winning the 2022 NBA finals, where they beat the Boston Celtics in six games.

How many championships have the Golden State Warriors won?

The Golden State Warriors have won seven NBA championships. They won their maiden title back in 1947 as the Philadelphia Warriors, and the most recent in 2022, by defeating the Boston Celtics. They won their second NBA championship in 1956, before relocating to San Francisco.

They defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers led by LeBron James in the 2015 NBA finals, winning their first title after 40 years (1975). They then lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2016 NBA Finals, after having a 3-1 series lead. The Warriors then signed Kevin Durant in the 2016 off-season, signing KD after a record-setting 73-9 regular season.

This shook the entire NBA landscape, altering the league's power dynamics. The Warriors then went on to win back to back NBA championships in 2017 and 2018, by defeating Cleveland Cavaliers. Kevin Durant won two Finals MVPs in that run.

The Warriors caused an upset when they won the 2022 NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics in six games. Steph Curry won his first Finals MVP of his career. He scored 34 points with two steals and one block in game 6, shooting 54.5% from the 3-point line to close out the series.

Golden State Warriors Finals Appearance History

The Golden State Warriors have been to 12 NBA Finals. They are ranked third all-time in finals appearances. The Warriors have a record of 7-5 in the finals.

Since 2009-10, the Warriors are tied with the Miami Heat for most NBA Finals appearances with six each. They made five straight NBA finals from 2014 to 2019. They are also ranked second in most consecutive NBA Finals made, behind Bill Russell’s Boston Celtics (9).

The Golden State Warriors formerly known as Philadelphia Warriors, made three NBA Finals, winning two NBA championships in 1947 and 1956. After their relocation to San Francisco, the San Francisco Warriors made two NBA finals. They ended up as runners-up in both the finals.

What teams did the Golden State Warriors lose the Championship Finals against?

The Golden State Warriors have lost five NBA Finals. Their first finals loss came in 1948 to the Baltimore Bullets and their last finals loss came in 2019 against the Toronto Raptors. They also lost two NBA Finals in 1964 to the Boston Celtics, and in 1967 to the Philadelphia 76ers.

The Golden State Warriors suffered a bitter defeat against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2016 NBA Finals. Despite having a 73-9 regular season record, the Warriors fell short in the ultimate showdown.

In the 2019 NBA Finals, the Warriors encountered significant challenges due to injuries. Despite their efforts, the Raptors' defensive prowess and offensive execution led to a hard-fought series. Ultimately, the Raptors clinched the NBA championship in six games.

Golden State Warriors Last Finals Appearance

The Golden State Warriors last final appearance was in 2022. They defeated the Boston Celtics in six games, to clinch their fourth NBA championship.

The series was like a swinging pendulum, with no team able to take a commanding advantage. Andrew Wiggins' performance in Game 5, with 26 points and 13 rebounds, helped the Warriors take a 3-2 lead. He also guarded the best scorer throughout the series. Jayson Tatum only shot 36.7% from the field.

Stephen Curry was the anchor of this upset, he averaged 31 points, 6.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists, with 2.0 steals per game. This led to Stephen Curry winning his maiden Finals MVP. His Game 4 performance of 43 points and 10 rebounds helped the Warriors level the series. He also shot 50% from the 3-point line in game 4, making seven out of 14 shots.

The duo of Draymond Green and Klay Thompson played a pivotal role as supporters to Curry and Wiggins. The duo’s combined average of 23.2 points, 11.0 rebounds and 8.2 assists with 3.0 steals and 1.2 blocks, highlights their impactful presence on the court.