They entered the season on the heels of a 35–45 record that barely failed to make the postseason cut.
Led by All-Stars Rick Barry and Nate Thurmond, they surprised the basketball world with a Western Division title on the strength of a 44–37 record.
They advanced to the NBA Finals, losing to the heavily favored Philadelphia 76ers in six games.
On September 1, the Warriors purchased swingman Bob Warlick from the Detroit Pistons.
Warlick would spend two seasons with the team, averaging 8 points per game during his tenure.