Warriors Wire lists the team’s top salary for each season since 1990-91, including Chris Mullin, Baron Davis, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant.
The Golden State Warriors boast a proud history. Since relocating to the Bay Area from Philadelphia in 1962, the franchise has made 23 playoff appearances, reached the NBA Finals eight times and won four NBA championships.
Chris Mullin, Tim Hardaway, Baron Davis, Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant are a few of the franchise’s most notable players in recent decades, and it’s fascinating to look back at the Warriors’ year-by-year salary history to see how those players were valued financially in their prime.
Below, we identify the highest-paid player on the Golden State Warriors roster for each season since 1990-91. Also included are team payroll figures and where those totals ranked among other NBA teams.
Before facing off in the playoffs, Kevin Durant and Anthony Davis put on a show at the end of the 2017-18 regular season.
It’s been almost one month since the Golden State Warriors suited up for a regular-season game. With 17 games left on the schedule, the 2019-20 season was put on hold until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic.
With no hoops on the radar, Warriors Wire is rewinding the clock back through Golden State’s history to find compelling matchups from the past.
Before each All-Star moved on to their new homes, Kevin Durant and the Warriors faced off against the Anthony Davis led New Orleans Pelicans.
April 7, 2018
In the final regular-season home game at Oracle Arena, five members of the Warriors squad were ruled out, including Stephen Curry, as the team prepared for a playoff run. However, one of the league’s most dynamic players was still in the lineup for Golden State.
Durant capped off Oracle’s regular season with 41 points on 16-on-26 shooting with 10 rebounds and five assists. Yet, the reigning Finals Most Valuable Player’s efficient double-double wasn’t enough against the gritty Pelicans.
Davis struck back with a double-double performance of his own. The Kentucky product tallied 34 points, 12 rebounds, four assists and two steals against the defending champions. Another Kentucky alum, Rajon Rondo added 12 points and 17 assists in the Pelicans 126-120 win in Oakland.
Although the Pelicans closed out Oracle Arena with an upset win, the Warriors got revenge in the playoffs. Golden State eliminated the Pelicans in the second round of the Western Conference postseason, 4-1.
in 2005, Tracy McGrady and Baron Davis put on a show to remember.
While the NBA season is on hold with 17 games remaining, Warriors Wire is looking back into Golden State’s history to highlight standout performances of the past.
Before James Harden and Stephen Curry battled in the Western Conference playoffs, another pair of guards from the Rockets and Warriors went toe-to-toe in Oracle Arena.
April 5, 2005
With seven games remaining in the season, the Houston Rockets were vying for playoff position, while the Warriors were looking to build momentum into the offseason.
After acquiring Baron Davis from the Charlotte Hornets in February, the new point guard was putting the finishing touches on a memorable first impression in Golden State.
When the Rockets rolled into Oakland, Davis cemented himself as the Warriors’ new leader of the future. The UCLA product dropped a career-high 40 points with 13 assists and five rebounds. Davis added 15 points on his 16 trips to the free-throw line against Houston.
Tracy McGrady matched Davis’ performance with 44 points on 18-of-34 shooting with seven assists and five rebounds, but it wasn’t enough. Golden State cruised to a 122-117 victory to extend their late-season winning streak to six games.
Watch highlights from the “We Believe” legend’s career night against McGrady on Youtube:
Since dropping the 2019 NBA Finals to the Toronto Raptors, injuries have limited Curry, Thompson and Green’s time on the court together.
With the NBA season on hold, Warriors Wire is looking back into signature performances from Curry, Green and Thompson. On April 3, 2016, the Golden State Warriors’ core of All-Stars were clicking on all cylinders.
April 3, 2016
With only five games left in the season, the Warriors were closing in on NBA record for most wins in the regular season. While Golden State was chasing history, the Portland Trail Blazers were fighting for playoff position.
In his hometown arena, Damian Lillard dropped 38 points — his third-highest scoring total of the 2015-16 season. However, it wasn’t enough against the Warriors.
Curry matched Lillard with 39 points on 13-of-21 shooting from the field. The reigning Most Valuable Player nailed nine 3-pointers in Golden State’s victory over the Trail Blazers.
While Curry produced an electric night from beyond the arc, Green filled the rest of the stat sheet. The Michigan State product recorded his 13th triple-double of the season with 22 points, 10 assists, 10 rebounds, three blocks and two steals.
With Thompson’s 21 points, Golden State’s trio tallied 82 of the Warriors 136 points.
Watch highlights from the Warriors 136-111 win against the Blazers from 2016 via YouTube:
Stephen Curry spent his Wednesday night watching Klay Thompson’s 60 point game against the Indiana Pacers in 2016.
The NBA hit pause on the 2019-20 season due to the coronavirus pandemic. With no games until further notice, players around the league suddenly have an abundance of time on their hands.
Whether it’s playing video games, watching old highlights or learning the piano, members of the Golden State Warriors are getting creative while the season is suspended.
On Wednesday night, the Warriors got an appetizer to fill their basketball fix. NBC Sports Bay Area reaired the 2016 contest between Golden State and the Indiana Pacers — otherwise known as the Klay Thompson 60 point game.
Thompson famously recorded a new career-high in only three quarters against the Pacers. The three-time All-Star had Oracle Arena in a frenzy, scoring 60 points on 21-of-33 shooting with eight 3-pointers in only 29 minutes. Adding to the legend of the Thompson’s night, the shooting guard only dribbled the ball 11 times.
Thompson’s fellow Splash Brother tuned into the reair of the historic night in Oakland. Stephen Curry tweeted he was watching along with the replay like it was live.
On Thompson’s career night, Curry only tallied 13 points, but he did add 11 assists in 29 minutes.
For a team that has struggled with injuries and losses throughout the current season, a trip down memory lane might be just what the Golden State needs during the NBA hiatus.
In 2014, Klay Thompson hit a late go-ahead 3-pointer to give the Golden State Warriors a one-point victory in Portland.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Golden State Warriors and the rest of the NBA are currently on hiatus until further notice.
With no basketball on the radar, Warriors Wire is digging deep into Golden State’s history — highlighting worthy performances from the past. Last week we looked back at Baron Davis’ 38 point effort against Steve Nash, Amar’e Stoudamire and the Phoenix Suns in 2008, today we rewind to 2014.
Prior to Steph Curry and Klay Thompson becoming NBA champions, the blossoming Splash Brothers were battling for a playoff spot in the Western Conference.
March 16, 2014
Before clashing deep into future playoffs, the Golden State Warriors were fighting for position against Portland. The Warriors were listed behind Damian Lillard’s Blazers as the six seed in the Western Conference playoff picture before traveling to Portland for a mid-March contest.
The Blazers jumped out to a lead that grew to 18 in the third quarter. However, it wasn’t enough to close out Curry and Thompson. The Washington State product scored 23 of his 27 points in the second half to push Golden State back into the game.
The Warriors grabbed the lead with six minutes left in the final quarter, setting up a classic finish. With 11 seconds left, Portland stole the lead back, 111-110. The next possession, Thompson drilled a triple to put the Warriors up by two points. Portland’s Nick Batum missed a game-tying free throw with five seconds remaining to clinch Golden State’s road win.
On top of Thompson’s heroic 27 points, Curry added 37 on 11-of-24 shooting from the field with six makes coming from beyond the arc.
Watch highlights from Golden State’s 113-112 win via YouTube:
In 2014, the Warriors secured a spot in the postseason for the second consecutive year. Although they were eliminated in the first round by the Los Angeles Clippers, Golden State followed their playoff exit in 2014 with five straight trips to the NBA Finals.
Looking back on March 13 in Warriors history, Baron Davis dropped 38 points against Amar’e Stoudemire and the Phoenix Suns in 2008.
The 2019-20 season for the Golden State Warriors is officially on hold. The NBA has suspended the season with 17 games remaining due to the coronavirus pandemic. The league will go on hiatus for at least 30 days, according to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver.
The Warriors were slated to play the Brooklyn Nets at Chase Center in San Francisco on March 12 before going on a five-game east coast road trip. However, the next game on Golden State’s schedule won’t come until further notice.
With no basketball on the radar, Warriors Wire is digging deep into Golden State’s history — highlighting worthy individual performances from the past.
March 13, 2008
Prior to the arrival of Stephen Curry, Golden State’s premier point-guard went by the name of Baron Davis. The UCLA product will live in Warriors-lore for his heroic efforts as the centerpiece of the “We Believe” teams.
Davis registered one his highest-scoring night as a member of the Warriors on March 13 in the 2007-08 season.
In Golden State’s 123-115 loss to the Phoenix Suns, Davis dropped 38 points — two short of his career-high, on 15-of-30 shooting from the field while hitting 6-of-11 from beyond the arc. The former Golden State guard added nine rebounds, eight assists, three steals and a block.
Watch highlights from Davis’ 38 point night here via YouTube:
Amar’e Stoudemire paced the Suns with 36 points, 11 rebounds and four blocks. Steve Nash added 21 points while dropping 14 dimes in Phoenix’s late-season victory.
Golden State finished the season with a 48-34 record, but did not qualify for the 2008 playoffs. In the offseason, Davis left the Warriors to join the Los Angeles Clippers via free agency on a five-year, $65-million contract.
