The Warriors dynasty isn’t done yet.
After defeating the Mavericks in five games in the 2022 Western Conference Finals, the Warriors advanced to the NBA Finals for the sixth time in the last eight seasons.
The future Hall of Fame trio of Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson are in pursuit of their fourth NBA title, currently responsible for half of the championships in Golden State’s franchise history (6).
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When was the last time the Warriors won the championship?
The most recent of Golden State’s six titles came in 2018.
After signing Kevin Durant in the 2016 offseason, the Warriors won back-to-back championships in 2017 and 2018.
They won 67 games in 2016-17, then followed that with a 58-win season in 2017-18. They rolled their way through the first two rounds of the 2018 NBA Playoffs, defeating the Spurs in five games in the first round and the Pelicans in five games in the second round.
Golden State was met with resistance in the Conference Finals, trailing the Rockets 3-2, but prevailed to win the next two games and advance to the NBA Finals.
Despite a historic performance from LeBron James in the Finals, the Warriors defeated the Cavaliers in four games to win the NBA title.
Durant was named Finals MVP for the second consecutive year with averages of 28.8 points, 10.8 rebounds, 7.5 assists and 2.3 blocks per game.
Warriors NBA Championships
- 2017-18: Golden State Warriors defeat Cleveland Cavaliers, 4-0
- 2016-17: Golden State Warriors defeat Cleveland Cavaliers, 4-1
- 2014-15: Golden State Warriors defeat Cleveland Cavaliers, 4-2
- 1974-75: Golden State Warriors defeat Washington Bullets, 4-0
- 1955-56: Philadelphia Warriors defeat Fort Wayne Pistons, 4-1
- 1946-47*: Philadelphia Warriors defeat Chicago Stags, 4-1
*Indicates BAA (Basketball Association of America)
When was the last time the Warriors were in the Finals?
After winning back-to-back titles in 2017 and 2018, the Warriors returned to the NBA Finals in 2019. Injuries to Durant (Achilles) and Thompson (ACL) derailed any hopes of a three-peat for Golden State, as it fell to Kawhi Leonard, Kyle Lowry and the Toronto Raptors in six games.
NBA teams with most championships
Following the Celtics and Lakers, the Warriors (6) and Bulls (6) have the most championships in NBA history. The only other team with at least five championships is the Spurs (5).
| Team | Championships | Finals appearances |
| Lakers | 17 | 32 |
| Celtics | 17 | 22 |
| Warriors | 6 | 11 |
| Bulls | 6 | 6 |
| Spurs | 5 | 6 |
| 76ers | 3 | 9 |
| Pistons | 3 | 7 |
| Heat | 3 | 5 |
| Knicks | 2 | 8 |
| Rockets | 2 | 4 |
| Bucks | 2 | 3 |
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