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The history of the Golden State Warriors closely parallels the history of the NBA itself. That’s because the team was founded in 1946 in Philadelphia as one of 11 charter members of the new Basketball Association of America, which included team’s...
The history of the Golden State Warriors closely parallels the history of the NBA itself. That’s because the team was founded in 1946 in Philadelphia as one of 11 charter members of the new Basketball Association of America, which included team’s as far west as the St. Louis Bombers and as far east as the Boston Celtics. The Philadelphia Warriors won the league’s first championship in 1947, beating the Chicago Stags 4 games to 1. Two more BAA championships were played before it merged with the National Basketball League (founded in 1937) to become the National Basketball Association.
In Philadelphia, the Warriors won a second championship, this time in 1956 over the Fort Wayne Pistons, but perhaps the most momentous event in Philadelphia Warriors history was the signing of Wilt Chamberlain in 1959. Prior to joining the Warriors, Chamberlain had been playing for the Harlem Globetrotters because in those days the NBA could not sign players who had not completed four years of college—Chamberlain left the University of Kansas at the end of his junior year.
Upon joining the Warriors, Chamberlain made an immediate impact, and his 27 rebounds and more than 37 points per game earned him the titles of both NBA Rookie of the Year and NBA Most Valuable Player. In his third season, his scoring was even more extraordinary, as he sunk an average 50.4 points per game, an NBA season-scoring record that still stands. That 1961-62 season is also when Chamberlain scored 100 points in a single game.
In 1962, the Warriors moved to San Francisco, playing at various venues and experiencing a lot of personnel changes on the court. In 1963, Nate Thurmond joined the team, giving the Warriors not one but two dominant big guys up front. That move got the team to the finals again, where they lost to the Celtics. Chamberlain was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers the following season, and in 1965 the team acquired Rick Barry, who would leave the Warriors in 1967 for the Oakland Oaks of the ABA, only to return in 1972.
By then, the team was calling itself the Golden State Warriors rather than the San Francisco Warriors, and it was a Golden State team that would win an NBA Finals in 1975 against the Washington Bullets. But after that victory, the team would experience a championship drought that would last until 2015, when Stephen Curry and the Warriors won the finals against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
For some Warriors fans, the ensuing 40 years are best forgotten, but numerous brilliant players wore the team’s uniform. Joe Barry Carroll had a productive half-dozen years with the team in the 1980s, as did Eric “Sleepy” Floyd. Chris Mullen arrived in 1985 (he led the NBA in minutes played per game during two of his years with the Warriors, and averaged 25 points per game or better for five years straight). Latrell Sprewell was good for around 20 points a night throughout much of the 1990s (until he was suspended for choking his coach, P.J. Carlesimo, during a practice session).
But the biggest change came in 2009, when Stephen Curry joined the team. Although he missed most games in the 2011-12 season due to injuries, that was also the season his future “Splash Brother” Klay Thompson made his Warriors debut. Draymond Green was signed in 2012 and then, in 2014, five-time NBA Champion Steve Kerr was named the team’s head coach. Kerr took the Warriors to its first championship in four decades that same year, and the arrival of Kevin Durant in 2016 was the catalyst for the team to win again in 2017.
For Warriors fans, all this history means there are lots of vintage basketball cards, jerseys, and signed basketballs to choose from. In recent years, Stephen Curry merchandise has dominated sales, but Kevin Durant items are close behind. Fans can also choose vintage cards and collectibles for such early players as Joseph Fulks, Tom Gola, and Al Attles, as well as seasoned veterans like Andre Iguodala.
Continue readingThe history of the Golden State Warriors closely parallels the history of the NBA itself. That’s because the team was founded in 1946 in Philadelphia as one of 11 charter members of the new Basketball Association of America, which included team’s as far west as the St. Louis Bombers and as far east as the Boston Celtics. The Philadelphia Warriors won the league’s first championship in 1947, beating the Chicago Stags 4 games to 1. Two more BAA championships were played before it merged with the National Basketball League (founded in 1937) to become the National Basketball Association.
In Philadelphia, the Warriors won a second championship, this time in 1956 over the Fort Wayne Pistons, but perhaps the most momentous event in Philadelphia Warriors history was the signing of Wilt Chamberlain in 1959. Prior to joining the Warriors, Chamberlain had been playing for the Harlem Globetrotters because in those days the NBA could not sign players who had not completed four years of college—Chamberlain left the University of Kansas at the end of his junior year.
Upon joining the Warriors, Chamberlain made an immediate impact, and his 27 rebounds and more than 37 points per game earned him the titles of both NBA Rookie of the Year and NBA Most Valuable Player. In his third season, his scoring was even more extraordinary, as he sunk an average 50.4 points per game, an NBA season-scoring record that still stands. That 1961-62 season is also when Chamberlain scored 100 points in a single game.
In 1962, the Warriors moved to San Francisco, playing at various venues and experiencing a lot of personnel changes on the court. In 1963, Nate Thurmond joined the team, giving the Warriors not one but two dominant big guys up front. That move got the team to the finals again, where they lost to the Celtics. Chamberlain was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers the following season, and in 1965 the team acquired Rick Barry, who would leave the Warriors in 1967 for the Oakland Oaks...
The history of the Golden State Warriors closely parallels the history of the NBA itself. That’s because the team was founded in 1946 in Philadelphia as one of 11 charter members of the new Basketball Association of America, which included team’s as far west as the St. Louis Bombers and as far east as the Boston Celtics. The Philadelphia Warriors won the league’s first championship in 1947, beating the Chicago Stags 4 games to 1. Two more BAA championships were played before it merged with the National Basketball League (founded in 1937) to become the National Basketball Association.
In Philadelphia, the Warriors won a second championship, this time in 1956 over the Fort Wayne Pistons, but perhaps the most momentous event in Philadelphia Warriors history was the signing of Wilt Chamberlain in 1959. Prior to joining the Warriors, Chamberlain had been playing for the Harlem Globetrotters because in those days the NBA could not sign players who had not completed four years of college—Chamberlain left the University of Kansas at the end of his junior year.
Upon joining the Warriors, Chamberlain made an immediate impact, and his 27 rebounds and more than 37 points per game earned him the titles of both NBA Rookie of the Year and NBA Most Valuable Player. In his third season, his scoring was even more extraordinary, as he sunk an average 50.4 points per game, an NBA season-scoring record that still stands. That 1961-62 season is also when Chamberlain scored 100 points in a single game.
In 1962, the Warriors moved to San Francisco, playing at various venues and experiencing a lot of personnel changes on the court. In 1963, Nate Thurmond joined the team, giving the Warriors not one but two dominant big guys up front. That move got the team to the finals again, where they lost to the Celtics. Chamberlain was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers the following season, and in 1965 the team acquired Rick Barry, who would leave the Warriors in 1967 for the Oakland Oaks of the ABA, only to return in 1972.
By then, the team was calling itself the Golden State Warriors rather than the San Francisco Warriors, and it was a Golden State team that would win an NBA Finals in 1975 against the Washington Bullets. But after that victory, the team would experience a championship drought that would last until 2015, when Stephen Curry and the Warriors won the finals against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
For some Warriors fans, the ensuing 40 years are best forgotten, but numerous brilliant players wore the team’s uniform. Joe Barry Carroll had a productive half-dozen years with the team in the 1980s, as did Eric “Sleepy” Floyd. Chris Mullen arrived in 1985 (he led the NBA in minutes played per game during two of his years with the Warriors, and averaged 25 points per game or better for five years straight). Latrell Sprewell was good for around 20 points a night throughout much of the 1990s (until he was suspended for choking his coach, P.J. Carlesimo, during a practice session).
But the biggest change came in 2009, when Stephen Curry joined the team. Although he missed most games in the 2011-12 season due to injuries, that was also the season his future “Splash Brother” Klay Thompson made his Warriors debut. Draymond Green was signed in 2012 and then, in 2014, five-time NBA Champion Steve Kerr was named the team’s head coach. Kerr took the Warriors to its first championship in four decades that same year, and the arrival of Kevin Durant in 2016 was the catalyst for the team to win again in 2017.
For Warriors fans, all this history means there are lots of vintage basketball cards, jerseys, and signed basketballs to choose from. In recent years, Stephen Curry merchandise has dominated sales, but Kevin Durant items are close behind. Fans can also choose vintage cards and collectibles for such early players as Joseph Fulks, Tom Gola, and Al Attles, as well as seasoned veterans like Andre Iguodala.
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