Golden State Warriors Trivia
Golden State Warriors trivia explores the history, players, memorable moments, and championship legacy of the NBA franchise now based in San Francisco. From the teamās earlier years in Philadelphia and the Bay Area to its rise as a modern powerhouse in the Western Conference, this page offers a fun, family-friendly way to see how well you know the Warriors.
Easy Golden State Warriors Trivia
12 questions
These easy Golden State Warriors trivia questions are great for beginners and kids around age 12 and under.
Question 1
Which NBA conference do the Golden State Warriors play in?
- A.Atlantic Conference
- B.Central Conference
- C.Western Conference
- D.Eastern Conference
Answer: Western Conference
The Warriors compete in the NBA's Western Conference.
Question 2
What division are the Golden State Warriors part of?
- A.Northwest Division
- B.Southeast Division
- C.Pacific Division
- D.Southwest Division
Answer: Pacific Division
The Warriors are members of the Pacific Division.
Question 3
What city is home to the Golden State Warriors?
- A.San Francisco
- B.Los Angeles
- C.Sacramento
- D.Oakland
Answer: San Francisco
The team is based in San Francisco, California.
Question 4
What 2016 Finals flashpoint centered on Draymond Greenās flagrant-foul buildup and Game 5 absence?
- A.1944
- B.1948
- C.1946
- D.1942
Answer: 1946
The answer anchor is Draymond suspension, the controversy tied to Draymond Greenās flagrant-foul accumulation and missed Game 5 in the 2016 Finals.
Question 5
What year did the Warriors join the NBA after the BAA-NBL merger?
- A.1949
- B.1946
- C.1952
- D.1962
Answer: 1949
The team joined the NBA in 1949 when the BAA merged with the NBL.
Question 6
What was the franchise's original name?
- A.San Francisco Warriors
- B.Golden State Warriors
- C.Boston Warriors
- D.Philadelphia Warriors
Answer: Philadelphia Warriors
The franchise originally played is the Philadelphia Warriors.
Question 7
From which city did the Warriors move to San Francisco in 1962?
- A.Philadelphia
- B.Boston
- C.Los Angeles
- D.Seattle
Answer: Philadelphia
The Warriors moved from Philadelphia to San Francisco in 1962.
Question 8
In what year did the franchise adopt the name Golden State Warriors?
- A.1969
- B.1975
- C.1971
- D.1962
Answer: 1971
The franchise adopted the name Golden State Warriors in 1971.
Question 9
How many NBA championships have the Warriors won?
- A.6
- B.8
- C.5
- D.7
Answer: 7
Golden State's championship total is seven after adding later titles to the 2015 Finals win over Cleveland. The 2015 run is the anchor in the source context, but the trophy count is the broader franchise fact.
Question 10
Which of these is one of the Warriors' championship years?
- A.1961
- B.1947
- C.1948
- D.1951
Answer: 1947
One of the Warriors' title years is 1947.
Question 11
The Warriors won the 2022 NBA Finals against which team?
- A.Cleveland Cavaliers
- B.Dallas Mavericks
- C.Boston Celtics
- D.Miami Heat
Answer: Boston Celtics
Golden State beat the Boston Celtics in the 2022 NBA Finals.
Question 12
Who is the Warriors' principal owner?
- A.Bob Myers
- B.Joe Lacob
- C.Steve Kerr
- D.Al Attles
Answer: Joe Lacob
The Warriors are owned principally by Joe Lacob.
Golden State Warriors Family Trivia
9 questions
These family Golden State Warriors trivia questions are built for mixed-age game nights, classrooms, and groups.
Question 1
Which San Francisco neighborhood is Chase Center in?
- A.SoMa
- B.Chinatown
- C.Nob Hill
- D.Mission Bay
Answer: Mission Bay
Chase Center, the Warriors' current home, opened in 2019 in Mission Bay.
Question 2
Before moving to San Francisco in 2019, which city had been the Warriors' home for decades?
Answer: Oakland
The franchise spent decades playing home games in Oakland before moving in 2019.
Question 3
Which nickname fits Klay Thompsonās elimination-game flamethrower mode, especially after his 2016 West finals outburst in Oklahoma City?
- A.Splash Brother
- B.Big Shot Rob
- C.The Dunkfather
- D.Game 6 Klay
Answer: Game 6 Klay
āGame 6 Klayā is the Warriors nickname tied to Klay Thompsonās elimination-game scoring bursts, especially the memorable 2016 Western Conference Finals game in Oklahoma City.
Question 4
Who won Finals MVP for the Warriors in 2017 and 2018?
- A.Klay Thompson
- B.Kevin Durant
- C.Stephen Curry
- D.Andre Iguodala
Answer: Kevin Durant
Kevin Durant was the Warriorsā Finals MVP in both 2017 and 2018 during Golden Stateās championship run.
Question 5
Which Warrior was suspended for Game 5 of the 2016 Finals?
- A.Andre Iguodala
- B.Klay Thompson
- C.Stephen Curry
- D.Draymond Green
Answer: Draymond Green
Draymond Green served the Game 5 suspension in the 2016 NBA Finals, a major turning point in Golden Stateās series against Cleveland.
Question 6
In what year did Draymond Green win Defensive Player of the Year?
- A.2017
- B.2016
- C.2018
- D.2019
Answer: 2017
Draymond Green won NBA Defensive Player of the Year in 2017. That award followed his key role on the Warriors' title-contending teams.
Question 7
When did Klay Thompson return to NBA action after his injury absences?
- A.February 10, 2022
- B.March 9, 2022
- C.January 9, 2022
- D.December 25, 2021
Answer: January 9, 2022
Thompson made his long-awaited return on January 9, 2022, a major Warriors turning point after his long injury absences.
Question 8
With the No. 2 pick in the 2020 NBA draft, whom did the Warriors choose?
Answer: James Wiseman
The Warriors selected James Wiseman with the No. 2 pick in the 2020 NBA draft.
Question 9
Which 2021 Warriors draft pick went seventh overall?
Answer: Jonathan Kuminga
Jonathan Kuminga was drafted seventh overall by the Warriors in 2021.
Fun Golden State Warriors Trivia
11 questions
These fun Golden State Warriors trivia questions highlight surprising moments and playful facts for game-night groups.
Question 1
Which 67-win giant did the Warriors topple in the first round of the 2007 playoffs?
- A.Houston Rockets
- B.Dallas Mavericks
- C.San Antonio Spurs
- D.Phoenix Suns
Answer: Dallas Mavericks
Golden State's 2007 first-round shocker came against the 67-win Dallas Mavericks.
Question 2
What was the famous nickname of the 2007 Warriors playoff team that captured the underdog mood of the Bay?
Answer: We Believe
That 2007 playoff squad was widely known is We Believe.
Question 3
Who led the Warriorsā 2007 āWe Believeā upset run?
- A.Andre Iguodala
- B.Draymond Green
- C.Baron Davis
- D.Stephen Curry
Answer: Baron Davis
Baron Davis was the face of Golden Stateās 2007 first-round upset of the 67-win Mavericks, the classic āWe Believeā run.
Question 4
Which Warrior flew away with the NBA Slam Dunk Contest trophy twice?
- A.Monta Ellis
- B.Chris Webber
- C.Jason Richardson
- D.Baron Davis
Answer: Jason Richardson
Jason Richardson won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest two times while with Golden State.
Question 5
Who grabbed the NBA Most Improved Player Award in 2007 for Golden State?
Answer: Monta Ellis
Monta Ellis was named the NBA's Most Improved Player in 2007.
Question 6
In what year did the Warriors draft Draymond Green 35th overall?
- A.2013
- B.2012
- C.2010
- D.2011
Answer: 2012
Golden State selected Draymond Green 35th overall in the 2012 NBA draft, a key early roster move for its championship core.
Question 7
Tim Hardaway, Mitch Richmond, and Chris Mullin shared what wonderfully speedy group nickname?
Answer: Run TMC
The trio of Tim Hardaway, Mitch Richmond, and Chris Mullin was known is Run TMC.
Question 8
Which player did the Warriors take seventh overall in the 2012 NBA draft?
- A.Harrison Barnes
- B.Festus Ezeli
- C.Draymond Green
- D.Andrew Bogut
Answer: Harrison Barnes
Golden State drafted Harrison Barnes with the seventh overall pick in 2012.
Question 9
At No. 30 in the 2012 draft, which center did the Warriors select?
Answer: Festus Ezeli
The Warriors used the 30th overall pick in 2012 on Festus Ezeli.
Question 10
Who stood alone as the Warriors' only All-Star in 2013?
Answer: David Lee
David Lee was Golden State's lone All-Star in 2013.
Question 11
In the Warriors' 2022 Finals-clinching Game 6, who chipped in 17 points?
Answer: Jordan Poole
Jordan Poole scored 17 points in Game 6 of the 2022 Finals clincher.
Funny Golden State Warriors Trivia
12 questions
These funny Golden State Warriors trivia questions highlight playful moments, odd facts, and inside jokes.
Question 1
Through city moves and zip-code chaos, what nickname did the franchise stubbornly keep the entire time?
Answer: Warriors
Even is the franchise changed cities, it kept the nickname Warriors throughout every relocation.
Question 2
In what year did the Warriors set the NBA wins record?
- A.2014
- B.2016
- C.2017
- D.2015
Answer: 2015
Golden Stateās 73-win season was the 2015ā16 campaign, which began in 2015. That record-setting run is one of the franchiseās defining turning points.
Question 3
What series lead did the Warriors have in the 2016 NBA Finals before the basketball gremlins appeared?
- A.2-1
- B.3-1
- C.2-0
- D.3-2
Answer: 3-1
The Warriors lost the 2016 Finals after leading the series 3-1.
Question 4
In what year did the Warriors sign Kevin Durant in free agency?
Answer: 2016
Kevin Durant joined the Warriors in free agency in July 2016.
Question 5
Which team got swept by Golden State in the 2018 NBA Finals broom parade?
- A.Cavaliers
- B.Boston Celtics
- C.Houston Rockets
- D.Toronto Raptors
Answer: Cleveland Cavaliers
The Warriors swept the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2018 NBA Finals.
Question 6
What year did Golden State's Finals run end after injuries to Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson?
Answer: 2019
The Warriors' 2019 Finals run ended after injuries to Durant and Thompson.
Question 7
What record gave the Warriors the NBA's worst mark in the 2019-20 season?
- A.15-50
- B.12-53
- C.18-47
- D.20-45
Answer: 15-50
Golden State finished 15-50 in 2019-20, the worst record in the league.
Question 8
Al Attles wasn't just around the Warriors forever ā he was connected to them for how long?
- A.60+ years
- B.More than 30 years
- C.More than 40 years
- D.More than 50 years
Answer: More than 60 years
Al Attles spent more than 60 years tied to the franchise in multiple roles.
Question 9
Who sold the Warriors in 2010?
Answer: Chris Cohan
Chris Cohan sold the Warriors in 2010.
Question 10
Which co-owner joined Joe Lacob in buying the Warriors in 2010?
- A.Al Attles
- B.Tom Meschery
- C.Peter Guber
- D.Chris Cohan
Answer: Peter Guber
Joe Lacob and Peter Guber bought the Warriors in 2010.
Question 11
What retired jersey number did Rick Barry wear for the Warriors?
- A.42
- B.30
- C.24
- D.14
Answer: 24
Rick Barry wore No. 24 for Golden State. His jersey is among the franchise retirements alongside other historic Warriors figures.
Question 12
What retired number does Tom Meschery have with the Warriors?
- A.14
- B.9
- C.12
- D.24
Answer: 14
Tom Meschery's number 14 is retired by Golden State, alongside other franchise legends from earlier eras.
Hard Golden State Warriors Trivia
13 questions
These hard Golden State Warriors trivia questions are for expert fans who want a real challenge.
Question 1
What exact draft slot did Golden State use to select Patrick Baldwin Jr. in 2022?
Answer: The 28th pick.
Patrick Baldwin Jr. was selected by the Warriors with the 28th pick in the 2022 NBA draft.
Question 2
Finish the postseason line: Golden State's 2017 playoff record was ____.?
Answer: 16-1.
The Warriors went 16-1 in the 2017 NBA playoffs.
Question 3
What was the Warriors' series score over Cleveland in the 2018 Finals?
- A.4-0
- B.4-1
- C.4-2
- D.3-1
Answer: 4-0
Golden State swept Cleveland 4-0 to repeat is champions in 2018. The sweep capped the Finals run after the 2015 title and later championship success.
Question 4
Which team stopped Golden State in the 2019 NBA Finals?
Answer: The Toronto Raptors.
The Warriors reached the 2019 NBA Finals but lost to Toronto in six games.
Question 5
What postseason format ended Golden State's 2020-21 season before the playoffs even began?
Answer: The Western Conference play-in tournament.
In 2021, Golden State lost both Western Conference play-in tournament games and missed the playoffs.
Question 6
Who won Finals MVP after Golden State beat Cleveland in 2015?
- A.Stephen Curry
- B.Andre Iguodala
- C.Draymond Green
- D.Kevin Durant
Answer: Andre Iguodala
Andre Iguodala won 2015 Finals MVP after Golden State beat Cleveland for its first title in 40 years. That award is the key anchor for this Warriors item.
Question 7
Where and in which game did Golden State clinch the 2022 NBA Finals?
Answer: Game 6 at Boston.
The Warriors' 2022 Finals clincher came in Game 6 at Boston.
Question 8
What is Golden Stateās current San Francisco home arena?
- A.1964
- B.March 2, 1962
- C.1958
- D.1960
Answer: March 2, 1962.
The Warriors moved into Chase Center in San Francisco in 2019. Oracle Arena was their longtime old home in Oakland, not the current venue.
Question 9
Who arrived in July 2019 as the sign-and-trade piece in the Kevin Durant transaction?
Answer: D'Angelo Russell.
The Warriors traded for D'Angelo Russell in July 2019 is the sign-and-trade piece in the Kevin Durant move.
Question 10
In what year did Golden State send D'Angelo Russell to Minnesota for Andrew Wiggins?
Answer: 2020.
The Warriors traded D'Angelo Russell to Minnesota for Andrew Wiggins in February 2020.
Question 11
Joe Smith went to Golden State with the top pick in what year?
Answer: 1995.
The Warriors drafted Joe Smith first overall in 1995.
Question 12
Ekpe Udoh was taken by the Warriors in the draft held in which year?
Answer: 2010.
The Warriors drafted Ekpe Udoh sixth overall in 2010.
Question 13
Andris BiedriÅÅ” became a Warrior through the 2004 draft. What overall pick was he?
Answer: 11th overall.
The Warriors drafted Andris BiedriÅÅ” 11th overall in 2004.
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