On Friday against the Nuggets, the Warriors debuted their throwback Run TMC uniforms.
After raising a new championship banner and opening their title defense with a victory on Tuesday against the Lakers, the Golden State Warriors hosted Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets on Friday at San Francisco’s Chase Center.
Although the Warriors won’t be receiving rings at a special ceremony on Friday, the court and uniforms will look a little different at Chase Center on Friday night.
The Warriors are set to debut their highly anticipated throwback Run TMC edition uniforms against the Nuggets. Along with their Run TMC era jersey, the court at Chase Center will get a makeover when the team wears their throwback uniforms.
The Warriors are bringing back the Run TMC era threads for their classic edition throwback jerseys for the 2022-23 season.
Shortly after unveiling their Golden State-themed statement alternate jerseys for the 2022-23 season, the Golden State Warriors released a new throwback jersey for the upcoming NBA season.
With the help of NBA Hall of Famer Chris Mullin, the Warriors announced they’re bringing back their “Run TMC” era jerseys for their classic edition fit for the 2022-23 season.
The iconic blue jersey with Warriors striped across the chest were made famous during Golden State’s Run TMC stretch led by Mullin, Mitch Richmond and Tim Hardaway. The Warriors wore the same jerseys from 1988-97.
To help unveil the jersey, Mullin appeared in a must-watch video.
The new throwback jersey will also feature a “C” patch for Golden State’s captains. Steph Curry’s No. 30 jersey was the first to feature the special captain’s patch.
Along with their standard white and blue jerseys, the Warriors will have two new jerseys slated for the new season. Along with Golden State’s statement and classic threads, the Warriors are still slated to release a new city edition jersey for the 2022-23 season.
With no hoops on the schedule, Warriors Wire is rewinding through Golden State’s history for memorable matchups and standout performances.
With no hoops on the calendar, Warriors Wire is rewinding the tape back through Golden State’s history for memorable matchups, standout performances and everything else in between.
Early in the 1994-95 season, a budding star linked up with a proven veteran to carry Don Nelson’s group against a pair of future Hall of Famers.
November 11, 1994
Before their matchup with the Western Conference power Utah Jazz tipped off, the Warriors were understaffed. After suffering a knee injury in the offseason, Golden State was without Chris Mullin against Karl Malone and John Stockton.
However, a pair of Warriors combined for a steady performance against Utah’s pair of perennial All-Stars. Run TMC point guard Tim Hardaway tallied 30 points on 10-of-15 shooting from the field with five assists, three rebounds and two steals. Helping with his 30-point effort, Hardaway got hot from beyond the arc, hitting 6-of-10 attempts from long distance.
Following his point guard’s lead, Latrell Sprewell notched 30 points on his own on 10-of-20 shooting from the field. Sprewell added seven rebounds, four assists and a block.
Outside of Sprewell and Hardaway, Ricky Pierce was the only other member of the Warriors to record double-figure scoring numbers against the Jazz. Pierce tacked on 21 points on 4-of-8 shooting in 29 minutes off the bench.
Despite double-doubles from both Stockton and Malone, the 60 combined points from Hardaway and Sprewell was enough to close out the Jazz, 112-104.
Sprewell’s 30 point night against the Jazz was the first of 13 games where he racked up 30 or more points. In 1994-95, Sprewell went on to represent the Warriors in the NBA All-Star Game for the second consecutive season.
After recovering from a knee injury in the previous year, Hardaway’s 1994-95 season was his final full season in Golden State before being traded to the Miami Heat at the deadline in 1996.
With no hoops on the schedule, Warriors Wire is rewinding through Golden State’s history for memorable matchups and standout performances.
With no hoops on the calendar, Warriors Wire is rewinding the tape back through Golden State’s history for memorable matchups, standout performances and everything else in between.
While Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green are known for the ability to score from all over the floor at a rapid pace, another trio from Golden State’s past could fill the box score with an impressive offensive attack.
November 2, 1990
In 1990, the Golden State Warriors opened their season with a tilt against Orlando Woolbridge, Walter Davis and the Denver Nuggets. While the duo of Woodbridge (37) and Davis (33) each recorded over 30 points, it wasn’t enough to keep pace with Don Nelson’s Run TMC group.
Chris Mullin notched a game-high with 38 points on 15-of-25 shooting from the field with nine rebounds, five assists and five steals.
On top of his 18 assists, Tim Hardaway tallied a 30 point effort of his own with 32 points on 14-of-24 shooting from the field with five rebounds and two steals.
Although he didn’t reach 30 points, Mich Richmond put the bow on Golden State’s high scoring battle with the Nuggets. Richmond scored 29 points on 12-of-23 shooting from the field with five rebounds and three assists.
When the final bell rang, the scoreboard listed the Warriors on top in a 162-158 slugfest. The Run TMC trio accounted for 99 of Golden State’s points.
The huge scoring numbers between the Warriors and Nuggets led to a new chapter in the NBA history books. Golden State and Denver tallied the highest combined scoring contest (320) with no overtime in NBA history. The game still stands as the fourth-highest scoring game in the NBA’s record book. Twelve different players registered double figures in scoring.
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When the Golden State Warriors drafted Tim Hardaway out of UTEP in 1989, the Warriors added the final piece to Don Nelson’s Run TMC trio.
While the rest of the league is getting ready for the NBA’s return in the Orlando bubble, the Golden State Warriors will be staying home. With the Warriors season officially over, the duo of Bob Myers and Steve Kerr will have a jumpstart when it comes to preparing for the NBA Draft.
For the first time in years, the Warriors are slated to own a top-five draft pick. Before draft day arrives in October, Warriors Wire is digging into Golden State’s history for memorable selections.
In 1989, the Warriors added the finishing touch to a trio that lives on in Golden State lore.
June 27, 1989
After selecting in the top-five in 1988, the Golden State Warriors surged to a playoff appearance behind Chris Mullin and rookie Mitch Richmond. However, the Warriors were eliminated in the second round of the playoffs by the Phoenix Suns.
In 1989, the Warriors owned the No. 14 overall selection in the first round. To kick off the 1989 draft, the Sacramento Kings took Duke’s Pervis Ellison off the board with the first overall pick. Fast forward to the middle of the draft, and the Warriors were on the clock.
With a need in the backcourt, the Warriors added Texas at El Paso guard Tim Hardaway at No. 14. In his senior season at UTEP, the 6-foot guard averaged 22 points, 5.4 assists, four rebounds and 2.8 steals per contest. Hardaway helped lead the Miners to back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances. His No. 10 jersey was later retired by UTEP.
In his rookie season, Hardaway started in 78 games, averaging 14.7, 8.7 assists and 2.1 steals in 33.7 minutes per game. Despite Hardaway’s impressive start to his career, the Warriors missed the playoffs in 1990.
Watch a highlight dunk from Hardaway’s rookie season via YouTube:
Alongside Mullin and Richmond, the addition of Hardaway blossomed Golden State’s powerful “Run TMC” attack. Hardaway and Run TMC led the Warriors to back-to-back playoff appearances starting in 1991.
Other memorable prospects from the 1989 draft class included Sean Elliott, Shawn Kemp, Glenn Rice and Vlade Divac.
In 1991, the Warriors went down to the wire against Magic Johnson and the Los Angeles Lakers in game two of the Western Conference Semifinals.
After taking five straight trips to the NBA Finals, the Golden State Warriors 2019-20 season took a turn in the opposite direction. With 17 games remaining on the calendar, the Warriors became the first team in the association to be officially eliminated from playoff contention.
Although the Warriors won’t be taking place in the NBA’s postseason dance this year, they’ve built a steady log of memories in the playoffs of the past. With no hoops currently on the calendar, Warriors Wire is digging back into Golden State’s playoff history for top-tier performances and matchups worthy of a rewatch.
Before Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson pinned banners in Oracle Arena, a different trio ruled over Bay Area basketball.
Don Nelson’s “Run TMC” squad streaked to a playoff appearance in 1991 with a 44-38 record. After eliminating the San Antonio Spurs in the first round, Golden State linked up with the Los Angeles Lakers in the next round.
May 8, 1991
After dropping the opening game of the series, Run TMC arrived for game two. The triumvirate combined for 91 of Golden State’s points with Chris Mullin matching his postseason career-high. The five-time All-Star recorded 41 points on 16-of-21 shooting from the field with four triples. Mullin filled the box score with assists, four rebounds, two steals and a block against the Lakers.
Behind Mullin, Tim Hardaway registered a double-double performance with 28 points and 14 dimes. Hardaway was active on the defensive end of the floor, swiping eight steals — a playoff career-high. Mitch Richmond rounded out the Run TMC trio with 22 points on 9-of-16 shooting.
While the power of Run TMC could overwhelm a bevy of teams, Magic Johnson fired back with help from James Worthy and Sam Perkins. Johnson ripped off a near triple-double performance with 44 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists. Perkins tallied 24 points with three boards as his teammate, Worthy recorded 23 points, eight rebounds and five assists.
Despite a nine-point lead for the Lakers at halftime, the Warriors exploded in the third quarter for 41 points to get back into the game. Mario Ellie buried a pair of free throws with 3.1 seconds remaining as the Warriors squeaked by the Lakers in the Forum, 125-124.
Watch highlights from Mullin and Johnson’s battle via YouTube:
The Lakers went on to win the next three games of the series, eliminating the Golden State Warriors in five games. Johnson and the Lakers advanced through to the NBA Finals before getting knocked out by the Chicago Bulls in Michael Jordan’s first championship run.
Before chants of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green echoed through Oracle Arena and the Chase Center, the Warriors’ fanbase focused on another high-powered trio.
In the 1990s, Chris Mullin, Tim Hardaway and Mitch Richmond formed the dynamic group forever known as “Run TMC.” While they may not get documentary treatment like “The Last Dance,” Run TMC provided an entertaining brand of basketball.
April 21, 1991
In the final game of the regular season, the Golden State Warriors were eyeing a five-game winning streak to cap off 1991. Before the Western Conference playoffs kicked off, the Warriors welcomed the All-Star duo of John Stockton and Karl Malone.
The Warriors broke out of the gate to capture an early lead behind Mitch Richmond’s hot shooting. Richmond tallied 32 points on 14-of-21 shooting with six rebounds. The Kansas State product’s 32 points against Utah was his 17th bout recording 30 or more points in the 1990-91 season.
“The Mail Man” paced Richmond with 32 points of his own on 10-of-20 shooting with five rebounds. Malone buried 12 of his 14 attempts from the free-throw line. Stockton added 15 points and 11 assists, but it wasn’t enough against Run TMC.
Chris Mullin complemented his teammate with 28 points and eight rebounds. To put a bow on the trio’s performance, Tim Hardaway registered a double-double on 21 points and 10 boards. Mark that 81 combined points for Run TMC in Golden State’s 125-106 victory over Utah.
Check out the boxscore from the 1991 matchup filled with All-Star talent via Basketball Reference — here.
The Warriors win against the Jazz was the final regular-season contest of the Run TMC era. Richmond was traded to the Sacramento Kings in November of 1991.
Both teams made it to the playoffs, advancing through to the second round, but each were eliminated in game five of the Western Conference semifinals.
Rick Barry, the Splash Brothers, Run TMC and Kevin Durant each contributed to memorable performances in playoff game one of the Western Conference first round.
The opening round of the playoffs marks a holiday weekend for hoops fans around the league. A mix of cinderella squads vying to play spoiler, while top-seeded teams attempt to make a run at the Finals usually makes for fireworks.
Saturday, April, 18 was the scheduled start date of the 2020 playoffs. However, with the season suspended with 17 games remaining due to the coronavirus pandemic, the start of the playoffs are on hold.
With no basketball on the slate, Warriors Wire looked back into some of the top moments from the first game of Golden State’s opening-rounds in playoff history.
Rick Barry, the Splash Brothers, Run TMC and Kevin Durant each contributed to memorable performances in game one of the Western Conference first round.
The Run-TMC era was short, but it was one of the most fun times in the franchise’s history.
The Golden State Warriors have a history that’s steeped with players who’ve played basketball fast and fun.
Steph Curry and Klay Thompson quickly come to mind for today’s game, but Baron Davis, Monta Ellis and Jason Richardson are former players who regularly showcased their athleticism in an up-tempo style for Warriors fans.
Other than the Splash Brothers era, a time filled with high-octane offense, the Run TMC era is one of the most memorable periods in Warriors history. Tim Hardaway Sr., Mitch Richmond and Chris Mullin only played together during the 1989-90 and 1990-91 seasons, but their brief stint as teammates was filled with up-tempo basketball.
For more on the Run TMC era, check out ESPN’s featured story on Hardaway, Richmond and Mullin.
1989-90: Run TMC’s first season together
During the 1989-90 season the Warriors went 37-45, going under .500 after making it as far as the Western Conference semifinals the season before.
In their first season together, Hardaway, Richmond and Mullin prospered, showing what they could do as a group. With Hardaway running the offense during his rookie year, he scored 14.1 points per game and shot 47.1% from the field.
He led the team in assists per game that season (8.7), and throughout his career with the franchise he displayed acute floor generalship; Hardaway is third all-time in assists for Warriors history (3,926).
A Hall of Famer, Richmond was playing his sophomore season during the 1989-90 campaign. He built on his rookie season, scoring 22.1 points per game and shooting 49.7% from the field. Richmond was the Warriors’ second-leading scorer in 1989-90, right behind Mullin.
Mullin scored 25.1 points per game, shooting 53.6% from the field and 37.2% from the 3-point line during his first season with Richmond and Hardaway.
A fellow Hall of Famer, Mullin had already played four seasons before Run TMC was formed. In each of his first four seasons, Mullin scored at least 14.0 points a game. He scored a career-high 26.5 points in 1988-89, his fourth season in the league. Mullin is fifth all-time in Warriors history for points (16,235) and 3-pointers (590).
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Though Run TMC and the Warriors didn’t make the playoffs during the 1989-90 season, Golden State’s star trio showed what lied ahead, especially in terms of fast-paced play. According to Basketball Reference, the Warriors led the league in pace that season (105.9).
1990-91: Run TMC goes to the playoffs
Hardaway, Richmond and Mullin expanded on their collective success in their second season together, leading the Warriors to the playoffs.
The team was second in pace during the 1990-91 season, and they had a record of 44-38. Mullin, Richmond and Hardaway were the Warriors top three scorers, with Mullin leading the team in points (25.7).
Hardaway continued to improve, scoring 22.9 points per game and shooting 47.6% from the field in his sophomore season. Richmond also continued to be a scoring threat, averaging 23.9 points a game — that’s the second-highest average of his career.
The trio led the Warriors to a first-round win against the San Antonio Spurs, but then they ran into Magic Johnson and the Los Angeles Lakers. The Warriors lost 4-1 in the semifinals, only snagging Game 2 in a 125-124 win.
Johnson had a game-high 44 points, and Mullin scored a team-high 41 points for Golden State. The performance tied a playoff career-high Mullin set in 1989 during a matchup against the Utah Jazz.
End of Run TMC
As the Warriors came off their playoff appearance, Run TMC didn’t last much longer. Richmond was traded to the Sacramento Kings for the 1991-92 season.
With Richmond gone, Run TMC was done, and the Warriors only made the playoffs two other seasons during the 1990s; they didn’t make it past the first round either time. Richmond went on to play seven seasons with the Kings, and each of his six All-Star appearances came when he played for Sacramento.
