The 1966–67 NBA season was the Warriors' 21st in the

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, fifth in the

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and among the most wildly successful in franchise history. They entered the season on the heels of a 35–45 record that barely failed to make the postseason cut. Led by All-Stars

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and

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, they surprised the basketball world with a Western Division title on the strength of a 44–37 record. They advanced to the

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, losing to the heavily favored

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in six games.

Offseason

In the 1966 offseason, the Warriors made three transactions, the first being made on June 7, when the team signed center Bill McGill. The veteran would not be on the team's final roster. On September 1, the Warriors purchased swingman Bob Warlick from the

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. Warlick would spend two seasons with the team, averaging 8 points per game during his tenure. On September 7, the Warriors pulled off one of the most fruitful in their history, sending guard Guy Rodgers to the expansion

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in return for guards Jim King and Jeff Mullins plus cash. The trade marked the end of Rodgers' eight-year tenure with the Warriors. After the trade, he would play for the Bulls, the

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, and the

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. King would play with the Warriors for three complete seasons before being traded in the beginning of the season to the Cincinnati Royals. Mullins would stay with the team for ten seasons, retiring in 1976.Jeff Mullins Stats at Basketball–Reference
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Draft picks

Roster

Regular season

Season standings

:x – clinched playoff spot

Record vs. opponents

Game log

Playoffs

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Awards and records

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References

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