7 Surprising Facts About the Golden State Warriors You Didn't Know

1. The Warriors won their first championship in 1947, just one year after the team was founded.

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2. The team changed its name to the Golden State Warriors in 1971 to better represent the entire state of California.

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3. The Warriors went on a historic 24-game winning streak during the 2015-2016 season, the longest in NBA history.

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4. The Warriors have played in five different arenas throughout their history, including the Cow Palace, Oracle Arena, and the Chase Center.

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5. In 2016, the Warriors became the first team in NBA history to win 73 games in a single season.

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6. The Warriors were the first team to have four All-Stars in consecutive years, with Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green making the All-Star team in 2016, 2017, and 2018.

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7. The Warriors' former owner, Franklin Mieuli, was known for his unique style, often wearing a fur coat and carrying a pet goat to games.

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