1974–75 Golden State Warriors season

Nate Thurmond was traded to the Chicago Bulls for Clifford Ray, a young defensive center.

Cazzie Russell had played out his option and joined the Los Angeles Lakers, leaving Rick Barry as the team's leader.

Coach Al Attles implemented a team-oriented system that drew on the contributions of as many as ten players during a game.

In the playoffs, the Warriors got to the Western Conference Finals by beating the Seattle SuperSonics in six games.

The Warriors wouldn't make another NBA Finals appearance again until 2015, where the team faced off against the Cleveland Cavaliers and won its fourth league title.