The Golden State Warriors 3rd place finish in the Pacific Division last season wasn’t quite enough to get them to the playoffs, but they’re starting the 2009-10 season loaded with talent. Monta Ellis, Stephen Jackson, Corey Maggette, Andris Biedrins, Anthony Randolph and the newly added Stephen Curry bring lots of offensive power to the Warriors – that is, if they can stay healthy. Last year they were plagued by a ridiculous amount of injuries, but it’s highly unlikely that will happen again, so expect improvement from the team this season. And yes, their defense is a little weak, but they are counting on their stellar offense to make up for it. Will the 2009-10 season mark a return to the playoffs? We think so, but the team will need supportive fans to do it. So go ahead, get your Oracle Arena tickets and help cheer the Warriors on to a winning season!

The Golden State Warriors are a team with a rich tradition and a history that includes arguably the greatest player in basketball history. The team began in 1947 as the Philadelphia Warriors in the fledgling Basketball Association of America, the predecessor to the NBA. Right away they were proven champions, winning the inaugural league championship. Led by one of the first basketball superstars, Joe Fulks, the Warriors were contenders for many years in the BAA. In 1949, the team made the transition to the NBA but struggled early. The Warriors returned to championship form in 1956 to top the then Fort Wayne Pistons for the NBA crown.