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Warriors Archive: The Making of a Champion, presented by HPE, continued Friday night with a look back at a record-breaking performance by Klay Thompson when he was on fire. He went on to drop 37 points in one quarter with nine three-pointers on Jan. 23, 2015 in a 126-101 victory over the Sacramento Kings that was shown in its entirety on the Warriors’ Facebook page (available in the Bay Area only).

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The number 37 will forever be synonymous with Klay Thompson. A 24-year-old guard who was three weeks shy of playing in his first All-Star Game sent the home crowd into a frenzy when he buried shot after shot during a 37-point third quarter in the Warriors’ 126-101 over the Kings. The highest scoring individual scoring performance for a quarter in NBA history saw Thompson shoot 13-for-13 from the floor with nine 3-pointers, and over the final 3:03 of the frame he outscored Sacramento 18-3.

The Dubs' Tim Roye caught up with Kings radio broadcaster Jason Ross who said of the performance: "I have so many memories of this game, especially of this quarter because it's unlike anything I've ever seen." Listen to the two reflect on the historical night and describe what it was like calling that game.

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Warriors Archive: Thompson Posts NBA-Record 37 Points in a Quarter

Warriors Archive: The Making of a Champion, presented by HPE, continued tonight with a look back at a Klay versus Kobe Bryant showdown. Thompson finished with 41 in the Nov. 1, 2014 victory over the Lakers, which was shown in its entirety on the Warriors’ Facebook page (available in the Bay Area only).

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It was a Klay vs. Kobe showdown. The two opposing guards went back and forth with spectacular shots in the third quarter, but Thompson had the last laugh in this chapter with 28 of his then career-high 41 points in the second half of the Dubs’ 127-104 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.

Marc Spears of ESPN’s The Undefeated joins Warriors radio broadcaster Tim Roye to reflect on that night, especially the third quarter back-and-forth between Thompson and Bryant and the growth THompson displayed in the game.

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Warriors Archive: Klay Drops 41 on Kobe and Lakers

Warriors Archive: The Making of a Champion, presented by HPE, continues tonight with a look back at a down-to-the-wire game in which Klay Thompson was on fire in the fourth quarter. The Dubs' 98-96 victory over the Pacers from Mar. 4, 2014, when Indiana had the best record at the time, is being shown in its entirety on the Warriors’ Facebook page (available in the Bay Area only).

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Klay Thompson scored 16 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter, including a turnaround baseline jumper with 0.6 seconds left that gave the Warriors a 98-96 win in Indiana. The road win was against the team with the best record in the NBA at the time, and it was the Dubs' 15th of 17 games decided by two points or less during the regular season.

Warriors radio broadcaster Tim Roye caught up with longtime Pacers broadcaster Chris Denari to discuss the Splash Brothers' three-point prowess and how the up-and-coming Warriors team of 2014 edged out the Indiana Pacers in a stunning 98-96 comeback.

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Warriors Archive: Thompson Finishes Strong in Indiana

Hear from a number of former Warriors, including the We Believe duo of Stephen Jackson and Matt Barnes, in the latest Dubs Weekly: The Starting Five.

Warriors' Jordan Poole serves as witness for wedding at Chase CenterDubs rookie Jordan Poole served as a witness to a marriage outside of Chase Center. “Easily one of the dopest things I’ve ever been a part of,” he wrote on his Instagram story.  » Read Full Story

Warriors mailbag: What will be the financial impact of coronavirus shutdown?Connor Letourneau opens his weekly mailbag to answer fans’ questions including the impact on salary caps and what that could mean as the Warriors prepare for the NBA Draft and free agency. » Read Full Story

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Dubs Daily: The Starting Five

The Warriors dropped their preseason opener at Chase Center 123-101

Dub Nation got their first look at the Warriors in their new home on Saturday night. The young squad took to the floor at Chase Center for the first time in front of a sold out crowd; and while it wasn’t the outcome they were hoping for, it was still a huge moment for the franchise.

Fittingly, it was Curry who sank the first bucket for the Dubs at Chase Center; a textbook mid-range jumper. But, while Curry dropped a team-high 18 points, the bench stepped up and took advantage of the minutes they had on the hardwood. Rookies Jordan Poole and Eric Paschall made their NBA debuts with 17 points and 11 points respectively, with veteran guards Jacob Evans and Damion Lee each adding nine points.

It’s preseason play, and just the first game in what will be a lengthy 2019-20 campaign. The Warriors saw some big changes on their roster over the summer, and it all finally came together for the first time. While some familiar faces were missing from the action, it was an opportunity for the team’s rookies and newer players to show The City what they’ve got; and they didn’t disappoint.

The Dubs struggled from the start to get their shots falling. Trailing by as much as 25 at one point, they continued to push, they continued to put forth the energy, and there were moments where it looked as though they were going to gain control of the game and start doing what the Dubs do. Those moments when they were in a groove, however, were fantastic. Evans didn’t see much time on the floor throughout his rookie season, but came in on Saturday night to show Dub Nation the work he’s been putting in all summer. He was knocking down 60% from the field in the first frame as the squad started to settle in and see their shots falling.

Poole, who was drafted by the Warriors in June with the 28th overall pick, came in hot in the second quarter. He drilled a few big buckets that helped the Dubs hang on to some good scoring momentum. The Warriors were facing an 18-point deficit at one point in the first half, and Poole’s energy certainly contributed to the squad cutting that down to as little as four. The Dubs went into the locker room trailing 60-51 at halftime.

Lee hit a three-pointer to get things going in the third quarter, but it would be long before the Lakers simply ran away with the game. Marquese Chriss — who dropped eight points, six rebounds and four assists, and brought big energy to the floor — fouled out of the game in the third frame. Poole came back in the fourth to try and get the momentum swinging in the Dubs’ favor again, but it wasn’t enough. Missing some of the biggest men on the roster, the Warriors couldn’t keep pace with the sheer body mass of Anthony Davis and LeBron James.

The Dubs have a few days to make any necessary adjustments before their next opponent comes to town. Thursday night the Minnesota Timberwolves make their first visit to Chase Center, and you won’t want to miss a minute of the action. Find seats.

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Dubs Drop Preseason Opener

The Golden State Warriors have signed forward Draymond Green to a multi-year contract extension, the team announced today. Per team policy, terms of the agreement were not released.

Green, 29, owns career averages of 9.1 points, 6.9 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 1.37 steals, 1.08 blocks and 28.1 minutes in 533 games (385 starts) over seven seasons with the Warriors. The 6’7” forward has been named to the All-Defensive Team in each of the last five seasons, becoming the first player in franchise history to earn the honor in five-straight campaigns, and was named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year in 2016-17. A three-time NBA All-Star, Green earned All-NBA accolades in 2015-16 and 2016-17.

“We’re thrilled to retain Draymond long-term as we move forward and into Chase Center,” said Warriors President of Basketball Operations / General Manager Bob Myers. “He’s played an enormous part in shaping our organization over the last seven years. His passion and knowledge for the game are indispensable to our team. As a multi-time NBA Champion he’s surpassed everyone’s expectations—except his own.”

Originally selected by the Warriors with the 35th overall pick in the second round of the 2012 NBA Draft, Green is the Warriors’ all-time leader in regular season triple-doubles (22) and ranks in the franchise’s top 10 in career steals (fifth), blocks (sixth) and assists (seventh). Additionally, Green is the franchise’s all-time leader in postseason games played (123), assists (754), steals (197), blocks (180) and triple-doubles (10), helping the Warriors to three NBA championships and five consecutive NBA Finals appearances. He owns career playoff averages of 12.5 points, 9.3 rebounds, 6.1 assists, 1.60 steals and 1.46 blocks in 35.6 minutes over 123 games (109 starts).

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Warriors Sign Draymond Green To Multi-Year Contract Extension

The Golden State Warriors have acquired guard D’Angelo Russell, along with guard Shabazz Napier and forward Treveon Graham, in a sign-and-trade transaction that sent free agent forward Kevin Durant and a protected first round draft pick to the Brooklyn Nets, the team announced today.  Per team policy, terms of the agreement were not announced.

Russell, 23, owns career averages of 16.5 points, 3.7 rebounds, 5.1 assists, 1.16 steals and 28.5 minutes in 272 games (224 starts) over four seasons with Brooklyn and the Los Angeles Lakers. Last season, the 6’5” guard made his first All-Star appearance and helped lead the Nets to the playoffs for the first time since the 2014-15 season after averaging a career-high 21.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, 7.0 assists, 1.23 steals and 30.2 minutes in 81 games (all starts). In five postseason contests, he averaged 19.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.40 steals in 29.6 minutes. Selected with the second overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Lakers, Russell spent one season at Ohio State, averaging 19.3 points, 5.7 rebounds and 5.0 assists and 33.9 minutes in 35 games.

“We’re excited to add a player of D’Angelo’s ability to our roster,” said Warriors President of Basketball Operations / General Manager Bob Myers. He’s coming off an All-Star season with the Nets and we feel, at the age of 23, his best basketball is certainly ahead of him in regards to his career trajectory. And, as Joe said earlier this week, we’re thankful to Kevin for the incredible things he did for our team and franchise during his three years with the Warriors. We wish him the best moving forward.”

Graham, 25, has appeared in 125 career games (24 starts) over three NBA seasons with Brooklyn and Charlotte, averaging 4.1 points and 2.0 rebounds in 15.6 minutes.

Napier, 27, has seen action in 289 career games (24 starts) over five NBA seasons with Brooklyn, Portland, Orlando and Miami. The Connecticut product owns career averages of 6.4 points, 1.7 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 16.1 minutes.

Durant, 30, posted averages of 25.8 points, 7.1 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.08 steals and 34.1 minutes in 208 games (all starts) over three seasons with Golden State. The Warriors advanced to the NBA Finals in each of his three seasons with the team, with Durant earning the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award in both championship seasons (2017 and 2018). A 12-year NBA veteran, Durant owns career averages of 27.0 points, 7.1 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 1.12 steals, 1.11 blocks and 36.9 minutes in 849 games (all starts) with Golden State and Oklahoma City.

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Warriors Acquire All-Star Guard D’Angelo Russell From Brooklyn Nets

The Golden State Warriors have traded guard/forward Andre Iguodala and a protected first round draft pick to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for forward Julian Washburn, the team announced today. As part of the trade, a traded player exception will become available to the Warriors. Under NBA rules, the Warriors will have one year to utilize the traded player exception, which is created when a player is traded to a team under the salary cap with space to absorb the contract.

“During the summer of 2013, we went through an extensive free agency process in our efforts to sign Andre Iguodala,” said Warriors Co-Chairman and CEO Joe Lacob. “At that time, we envisioned him becoming a vital part of a young, up-and-coming team with championship aspirations. As we look back six years later, we actually underestimated what his value would be to our team, both on the court and in the locker room.  In what has been well-documented, Andre sacrificed for the betterment of our team and, in one of the best stories of this journey, earned NBA Finals MVP honors in 2015. He has been absolutely vital to our success during five consecutive appearances in the NBA Finals and three championships. We thank Andre for all of his contributions and look forward to seeing his number in the rafters at Chase Center.”

Iguodala, 35, appeared in 413 regular-season games (84 starts) over six seasons with the Warriors, averaging 7.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.08 steals in 26.7 minutes. Iguodala helped the Warriors advance to five-consecutive NBA Finals and was named Most Valuable Player during the 2015 NBA Finals. The 6’6” swingman posted averages of 9.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.17 steals and 29.8 minutes in 104 postseason games (40 starts) with the Warriors, ranking fourth on the team’s all-time playoff games played list.

In his 15-year career with Philadelphia, Denver and Golden State, Iguodala owns career marks of 12.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.5 steals in 33.4 minutes over 1108 games (779 starts). Originally selected by the 76ers with the ninth overall pick in the 2004 NBA Draft, Iguodala was acquired by the Warriors in a sign-and-trade, three-team deal with the Denver Nuggets and Utah Jazz on July 10, 2013.

Washburn, 27, appeared in 18 games (three starts) with Memphis last season, averaging 2.2 points and 2.3 rebounds in 14.1 minutes. In 15 games (12 starts) with the G League’s Memphis Hustle, he averaged 13.3 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 33.3 minutes. Overall, the 6’7” forward owns career G League averages of 6.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 24.6 minutes in 136 games (61 starts) with Austin and Memphis. Washburn signed a two-way deal with the Grizzlies on January 15, 2019.