Tag: Warriors History

Warriors Rewind: Baron Davis battles Chris Paul during point guard duel in 2006

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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.

Long before his battles with Stephen Curry blossomed into one of the league’s best point guard rivalries, Chris Paul was busy trading shots with another Golden State Warriors floor general. In only his second season in the NBA, Paul went back and forth with one of the leaders of the “We Believe” era. 

November 9, 2006

In a rare back-to-back NBA tilt, the New Orleans Hornets suited up against the Golden State Warriors for the second time in three days. While the Hornets took the first game, Baron Davis took charge against his former club in round two. 

The Warriors veteran point guard dropped 36 points on 11-of-17 shooting from the field with nine assists, four rebounds and three steals against the Hornets.

Despite a big night from Davis, the young Wake Forest point guard didn’t make it easy on Golden State. Paul nearly matched Davis in every category, scoring 34 points on 12-of-21 shooting with 10 assists, three rebounds and two steals.

Paul’s 34 point performance was good enough to register a new career-high in scoring for the New Orleans point guard. Later in 2009, Paul notched 43 points against the Warriors at Oracle Arean for his current career-high scoring mark. 

While the point guards exchanged haymakers, a 21 point effort from Monta Ellis paired with 20 points and seven rebounds from Troy Murphy helped seal Golden State’s narrow 121-115 victory at Oracle Arena. 

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Warriors Rewind: D’Angelo Russell drops career-high 52 points vs. Timberwolves in 2019

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.

Although injuries and a league-worst 15-50 record headlined the Golden State Warriors 2019-20 campaign, efforts from Eric Paschall and D’Angelo Russell were able to set San Francisco’s Chase Center into a frenzy on a handful of occasions.

November 9, 2019

While he only played 33 games in the Golden State Warriors No. 0 uniform, Russell provided several electric performances during his stint in the Bay Area.

Before he was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves at the deadline, the former first-round pick lit up his future team for a memorable performance. 

The 24-year-old point guard tallied a career-high 52 points on 19-of-37 shooting in 40 minutes against the Timberwolves. During his career-night, Russell knocked down 7-of-17 from beyond the arc.

Russell filled the boxscore, adding nine rebounds, five assists, three steals and two blocks.

However, Russell’s 52 point effort wasn’t enough to close out the Timberwolves in overtime.

Future Warrior Andrew Wiggins helped spoil Russell’s career-high with 40 points, seven assists and five rebounds and three blocks for Minnesota. Karl Anthony-Towns added a double-double effort with 20 points and 14 boards in the Timberwolves’ overtime win, 125-119.

Watch highlights from Russell’s career-high via House of Highlights on YouTube:

During his run in the Bay Area, the former Brooklyn All-Star averaged 23.6 points on 42.6% shooting from the field, with 6.3 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game.

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Warriors Rewind: Steph Curry catches fire from beyond the arc with 13 triples vs. Pelicans in 2016

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Early in the 2016-17 campaign, the Golden State Warriors defending Most Valuable Player exploded from beyond the arc with a recording-breaking performance against the New Orleans Pelicans.

November 7, 2016

After falling to the Los Angeles Lakers by 20 points in the previous contest, the Golden State Warriors were looking to bounce back with the New Orleans Pelicans in town.

The game started and ended with Stephen Curry’s signature long-distance jumper. The All-Star point guard caught fire from beyond the arc, scoring 46 points with 13 triples. Curry closed out the game shooting 16-of-26 from the field and 13-of-17 from beyond the arc.

Curry’s effort against the Pelicans was good enough to earn him a spot in the record books. The Golden State Warriors point guard became the first player in NBA history to hit 13 3-pointers in a single contest.

The Davidson product added five assists, five rebounds and two steals in 36 minutes.

Watch highlights from Curry’s record-breaking performance vs. New Orleans via @warriors on Twitter:

Despite Anthony Davis recording 33 points and 13 rebounds in his trip to the Bay Area, the Pelicans were no match for the Warriors with Curry heating up from long-distance. Led by No. 30, the Warriors moved past the Pelicans with a 116-106 victory at Oracle Arena.

 

Warriors Rewind: Chris Mullin makes NBA debut vs. SuperSonics in 1985

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When the calendar turns to Nov. 6, the Golden State Warriors celebrate the debut anniversary of a player with one of the most decorated careers in franchise history. 

November 6, 1985

In the 1985 NBA Draft, the Golden State Warriors landed Chris Mullin out of St. Johns with the No. 7 overall pick. On Nov. 6, 1985, against the Seattle SuperSonics, Mullin laced up as a member of the Golden State Warriors for the first time.

In his rookie debut, Mullin played 20 minutes off the bench, scoring 15 points on 6-of-9 shooting from the field. The former Big-East player of the year added two rebounds, an assist and a block against the Sonics.

During Golden State’s 105-101 win, Mullin was one of four members to crack double-figures in scoring against the Sonics. Purvis Short and Joe Barry Carroll each tallied 24 points to lead the Warriors to victory.

Over his rookie season, Mullin started 30 of 55 games, averaging 14 points on 46.3% shooting from the field with 2.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.3 steals per contest.

To mark Mullin’s debut anniversary, the Warriors PR staff shared an image of the boxscore from Golden State’s 105-101 victory over the SuperSonics.

Via @WarriorsPR on Twitter:

After spending four years as the head coach of his alma mater St. John’s, Mullin currently serves as an NBA analyst for Golden State’s pre and postgame coverage on NBC Sports Bay Area.

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Warriors Rewind: Eric Paschall drops career-high 34 points in first win at San Francisco’s Chase Center

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An early November tilt against the Portland Trail Blazers saw the arrival of a breakthrough rookie for the Golden State Warriors in 2019. Along with an intriguing rookie setting a new career-high in scoring, the win over Portland served as a historic moment for Golden State’s new San Francisco home. 

November 4, 2019

When the Golden State Warriors initially rolled plans out for their new San Francisco Chase Center, it was easy to assume Steph Curry or Klay Thompson would likely be the players to lead the team to the first victory in their new arena. However, injuries eliminated that possibility. 

Instead, Steve Kerr gave the keys to a rookie in Golden State’s first victory at Chase Center.

In the seventh game of the 2019-20 season, second-round pick Eric Paschall exploded against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Villanova product tallied 34 points on 11-of-19 shooting from the field. Paschall knocked down four 3-pointers in his new NBA career-high. 

The rookie added 13 rebounds and a block against the Trail Blazers. Paschall’s effort was good enough to lead the Warriors past Damian Lillard’s 39 points for the Blazers. 

Paschall wasn’t the only member of Golden State’s rookie class to turn in a solid performance against Portland. Both Ky Bowman (19) and Jordan Poole (16) notched double-figures in the scoring category.

With their rookies leading the way, Golden State was able to enter the win column for the first time at San Francisco’s Chase Center, 127-118.

Paschall’s play against the Blazers helped set the tone for an impressive debut season in the Bay Area. On top of earning votes for the Rookie of the Year, the 23-year-old forward was named to the NBA’s All-Rookie First Team. 

Paschall finished his first season averaging 14.0 points on 49.7% shooting from the field with 4.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists per contest.

Watch highlights from Paschall’s career-night via YouTube: 

Warriors Rewind: Splash Brothers combine for 72 points vs. Lakers in 2014

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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.

On their way to an NBA Finals run in 2015, the Golden State Warriors started the regular season with a sizzling performance from the Splash Brothers against Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers.

November 1, 2014

After winning their first game of the year against the Sacramento Kings, Steve Kerr’s Warriors hosted Bryant and the Lakers at Oracle Arena in Oakland.

Bryant tallied 28 points on 12-of-28 shooting from the field with six rebounds, two steals and one assist. However, Bryant’s effort wasn’t enough to slow down the Splash Brothers.

Klay Thompson notched a game-high 41 points on 14-of-18 shooting from the field with five rebounds and two assists. The future five-time All-Star splashed five 3-pointers on seven attempts. Thompson’s 41 point effort turned out to be his third highest-scoring performance of the 2014-15 season.

At the time, Thompson’s 41 points against the Lakers surpassed his previous career-high total over his four seasons in the NBA.

During Golden State’s 127-104 victory in Southern California, Steph Curry followed Thompson with a double-double act. The future Most Valuable Player tacked on 31 points on 10-of-19 shooting with 10 assists, five rebounds and three steals.

Curry’s 31 points against the Lakers marked the first of 14 times the future six-time All-Star point guard would register 30 or more points in the 2014-15 regular season.

Golden State’s win at Oracle Arena moved their record to 2-0 while the Lakers dropped to 0-4 on the young season.

Watch highlights from Curry and Thompson’s post-Haloween effort on YouTube:

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On this date in Warriors history: Steph Curry spooks Pelicans for 53 points on Halloween in 2015

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 back through Golden State’s history for memorable matchups, standout performances and everything else in between.

On the final day of October in 2015, Stephen Curry put together a performance that will haunt the New Orleans Pelicans long past Halloween.

October 31, 2015

As children dressed up in their favorite Halloween costumes for a night of trick-or-treating, the Golden State Warriors point guard spooked the Pelicans in New Orleans.

In the third game of Golden State’s 2015 campaign, Curry notched a dazzling 53 points on 17-of-27 shooting from the field with nine assists and four rebounds in 35 minutes. The six-time All-Star splashed 8-of-14 attempts from beyond the arc. On the defensive end of the floor, Curry was a menace, recording a game-high four steals.

Along with his season-high, his 53 points were the first of three 50-point efforts from Curry for the 2015-16 season.

Anthony Davis led the Pelicans with a double-double effort on 26 points and 15 rebounds. Yet, it wasn’t enough to slow Curry as the Warriors moved to 3-0 on the young season with a 134-120 victory.

On top of bids to the All-NBA First Team and All-Star Game, Curry went on to win his second consecutive Most Valuable Player award in the 2015-16 regular season.

Watch highlights from Curry’s spooky performance on Halloween via YouTube:

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This date in Warriors history: Klay Thompson splashes record-breaking 14 triples vs. Bulls in 2018

After Klay Thompson tallied 52 points in three quarters against the Bulls on October 29, 2018, “Headband Klay” was born.

As the basketball world waits for the start of the NBA draft, Warriors Wire is rewinding through Golden State’s history to highlight memorable matchups and standout performances.

In 2018, “Headband Klay” was born.

October 29, 2018

In an uncharacteristic swing, Klay Thompson started the 2018-19 season on a cold streak. Through seven games, the five-time All-Star did not reach 20 points in scoring. During that stretch, the Splash Brother especially struggled from beyond the arc.

Thompson was shooting 13.9% from long distance, only making just 5-of-36 3-point attempts. However, his performance against the Chicago Bulls served as a quick reminder of why he’s one of the greatest shooters in NBA history. 

The Washington State product exploded for a season-high 52 points on 18-of-29 shooting from the field with four rebounds and two steals. On his way to 52 points, Thompson torched the Bulls with a record-breaking 14 3-pointers. 

With his 14-of-24 performance from beyond the arc, Thompson surpassed his teammate Steph Curry’s NBA record of 13 3-pointers in a single game.

Adding to his impressive feat, Thompson sat out the fourth quarter, only playing 26 minutes.

Via @NBAHistory on Twitter:

After cutting his forehead in the second half, Thompson donned a rare yellow headband look for his final 3-pointer in the third quarter. Thompson’s new fashion statement quickly took over as the headliner in the performance forever remembered as “the headband game.”

Watch more highlights of Klay Thompson’s record-breaking effort via YouTube:

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This day in Golden State history: Joe Lacob and Peter Guber agree to purchase the Warriors from Chris Cohan

10 years ago, Joe Lacob and Peter Guber agreed to purchase the Golden State Warriors from Chris Cohan for $450 million.

Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Kevin Durant should rightfully be in line for most of the credit for the Golden State Warriors’ rise to perennial playoff contenders. However, the arrival of a new ownership group can change the outlook of a struggling franchise.

After a bevy of unsuccessful rebuilds over his tenure, owner Chris Cohan aimed to sell the Warriors in 2010. All signs pointed to Oracle’s billionaire owner Larry Ellison purchasing the Bay Area basketball team.

However, when the check was signed, it was Joe Lacob and Peter Guber walking away with the keys to the Golden State Warriors.

On July 15, 2010, Cohan sold the majority ownership of the Warriors to Lacob and Guber for the price of $450 million. A decade later, the rest is history.

Under the eye of Lacob and Guber, the Warriors hired Bob Myers, Jerry West and Steve Kerr to usher in the dynasty era of Curry, Thompson and Green.

Over the past 10 years with Lacob and Guber, the Warriors have been apart of five consecutive Finals appearances, three NBA championships, multiple All-Star appearances and Most Valuable Player awards. In 2019, the pair of Lacob and Guber moved the Warriors home from Oakland to a brand new arena across the bay in San Francisco.

In 2020, Lacob, Guber and the Warriors will take on a new task.

For the first time since 2002, the Golden State Warriors are slated to make a selection in the top five picks of the NBA Draft. After a league-worst 15-50 record, how Golden State handles the draft will be a vital first step in their return to the top of the playoffs.

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Draft Rewind: Warriors select Washington State’s Klay Thompson in 2011 first round

In 2011, the Golden State Warriors added the final piece to the Splash Brothers duo.

With no basketball on the calendar in the Bay Area for the significant future, Warriors Wire is rewinding through the history of the Golden State Warriors. As the NBA season is preparing to begin without the Warriors, it’s time to look at memorable moments, historical performances and matchups worthy of a rewatch.

Although there won’t be playoff basketball or a trip to the NBA Finals for the Golden State Warriors, there is another important event on the horizon. For the first time in years, the Warriors will have the opportunity to make a selection in the top five picks of the NBA Draft.

Before Bob Myers and Steve Kerr are on the clock in October, Warriors Wire is looking back at Golden State’s drafts of the past. In the 2011 edition of the draft, the Warriors added the finishing piece to the Splash Brothers duo.

June 23, 2011

With the first overall selection in the 2011 draft, the Cleveland Cavaliers kicked off the night drafting Duke’s Kyrie Irving at No. 1. Nine picks later; the Warriors were on deck. The Sacramento Kings opted to select Brigham Young’s Jimmer Fredette, leaving the Golden State Warriors on the clock.

Commissioner David Stern announced at the podium the Warriors were selecting Klay Thompson out of Washington State with the No. 11 pick. Thompson served as Larry Riley’s final pick for the Warriors as Golden State’s general manager. In the second round, the Warriors added Charles Jenkins out of Hofstra.

In 34 games during his senior campaign, Thompson averaged 21.6 points per game on 43.6% shooting from the field. The Los Angeles native contributed 5.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists per contest for the Cougars. Primarily known for his perimeter shooting potential, Thompson shot 46.6% from beyond the arc in his final season in Pullman.

Watch the Warriors select Thompson at No. 11 overall on YouTube:

Alongside Stephen Curry, the Washington State product went on to win three championships with the Warriors along with appearances on the NBA All-Rookie Team, NBA All-Defensive Team and the All NBA Third Team. Since joining Golden State in 2011, Thompson’s earned five trips to the NBA All-Star game.

Outside of Irving and Thompson, other notable selections from the 2011 draft class included Kemba Walker (No. 9), Kawhi Leonard (No. 15), Nikola Vucevic (No. 16), Tobias Harris (No. 19), Jimmy Butler (No. 30), and Isaiah Thomas (No. 60).

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