Q 01/05

In which city were the Warriors founded in 1946?

A) San Francisco

B) Philadelphia

C) Pittsburgh

D) Oakland

Answer · why

B) Philadelphia

They won the BAA's first championship there and stayed until Franklin Mieuli moved them west in 1962.

Q 02/05

What is the name of the San Francisco arena the Warriors have played in since 2019?

A) Oracle Arena

B) Cow Palace

C) Moscone Center

D) Chase Center

Answer · why

D) Chase Center

It sits in Mission Bay after an earlier plan for Piers 30 and 32 met with vocal opposition.

Q 03/05

In which year did the franchise change its geographic name from San Francisco to Golden State?

A) 1983

B) 1975

C) 1971

D) 1979

Answer · why

C) 1971

The name was meant to suggest the team represented all of California; almost all home games moved to Oakland that season.

Q 04/05

Which early star led the Warriors to the BAA's inaugural championship in 1946–47?

A) Tom Gola

B) Neil Johnston

C) Paul Arizin

D) Joe Fulks

Answer · why

D) Joe Fulks

They beat the Chicago Stags four games to one, and the NBA counts it as its own first title.

Q 05/05

Which team did the Warriors beat four games to one to win the 1956 championship?

A) Minneapolis Lakers

B) Syracuse Nationals

C) Boston Celtics

D) Fort Wayne Pistons

Answer · why

D) Fort Wayne Pistons

Paul Arizin, Tom Gola and Neil Johnston were the stars of that Philadelphia team.