The Golden State Warriors have become a modern-day dynasty in the NBA thanks to their four NBA titles from the past decade. Their most recent championship in 2022 has moved them into the third spot for the winningest NBA franchise in history with seven total Larry O'Brien trophies. This winning culture has made the franchise a perennial favorite in basketball odds.
Thanks to the brilliant three-point shooting of the “Splash Brothers,” Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, the Warriors were able to build a solid fan base for generations to come. Another huge part of Golden State's current success is the players they acquired via trade, which led them to the promised land. Here are the top-four biggest trades in team history.
Baron Davis
Before the “Strength in Numbers” era, the Warriors experienced the “We Believe” era that electrified the fans in the Bay Area. Baron Davis spearheaded this fantastic campaign after he was acquired from the New Orleans Hornets for Speedy Claxton and Dale Davis in 2005. Although it was a team effort, Davis became the heart and soul of the franchise.
The peak of this magical era occurred in 2007, when Golden State qualified for the playoffs for the first time since 1994. They faced the No. 1-seed Dallas Mavericks in the first round and pulled off a gigantic NBA playoff upset in the opening round by booting out the Mavericks in six games. In 227 games, Davis produced an average of 20.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 8.1 assists for the Warriors.