The Golden State Warriors dropped some nostalgic news before taking the floor against the Miami Heat.
The team announced that it will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1975 NBA championship squad during a home game on November 21, when the Warriors host the Portland Trail Blazers. The organization will honor the franchiseâs first West Coast title team with a full in-arena celebration and a chance for fans to meet some of the legends from that run.
Warriors Announce 50th Anniversary Celebration for 1975 Championship Team
Golden State said all living members of the 1975 championship group are scheduled to be on hand for the anniversary night.
That list includes Hall of Famer Rick Barry, along with Butch Beard, Charles Dudley, George Johnson, Jeff Mullins, Clifford Ray and Jamaal Wilkes. The late Alvin Attles, who coached that team, will be represented by his son, Alvin Attles Jr.
Throughout the November 21 game against Portland, the Warriors plan to spotlight the 1975 squad with in-arena video features and a special on-court recognition.
Fans will also have a chance to secure autographs. The team announced that members of the 1975 group will sign inside the Golden State Shop before tipoff.
The celebration marks the 50th anniversary of Golden Stateâs first championship after the franchise moved to California and rebranded from the San Francisco Warriors to the Golden State Warriors.
What the 1975 Title Celebration Means for Warriors Fans
GettyGolden State Warriors legend Rick Barry was a big reason why the Warriors won an NBA championship in 1975.
The 1974-75 season was the Warriorsâ 29th campaign in franchise history and their 13th in California. Golden State finished that regular season 48-34, winning the Pacific Division title before going on a surprise run through the playoffs.
For long-time Bay Area fans, the new promotion is a chance to see the players who delivered that breakthrough title well before the Stephen Curry era. For younger fans, it connects the modern dynasty to an older chapter of Warriors history.
Barry led the way during the 1975 playoffs and was named NBA Finals MVP after averaging 29.5 points to go with all-around numbers on the glass, as a passer and on defense.
Rookie forward Jamaal Wilkes also broke through that year, earning NBA Rookie of the Year honors after averaging 14.2 points, 8.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists while playing in all 82 games.
By announcing the celebration ahead of the matchup with the Heat, Golden State adds another big date to a home schedule that already draws large crowds for rivalry games and marquee opponents.
Stats, Schedule & Context for Golden Stateâs 1975 Champions
The Warriorsâ path to that 1975 championship started with a six-game series win over the Seattle SuperSonics.
Golden State then rallied from a 3-2 deficit to beat the Chicago Bulls in seven games in the Western Conference Finals, before sweeping the Washington Bullets 4-0 in the NBA Finals.
The 1975 triumph became the franchiseâs third NBA championship overall, and its first since 1956. Including the Curry-led titles, the Warriors now boast seven championships: 1947, 1956, 1975, 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2022, the third-most in league history.
For now, the focus on the court is the matchup against Miami, but the organization is already pointing fans toward a different kind of night in November â one built around the players who helped start Golden Stateâs championship tradition.
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