The 2009-10 Golden State Warriors season was largely characterized by struggles and transition. Under head coach Don Nelson, the team finished with a disappointing 26-56 record, placing them fourth in the Pacific Division and outside of the playoff picture. This season marked another year of rebuilding for the franchise, as they sought to develop young talent and find a consistent winning formula.
Despite the team’s overall struggles, the season was notable for the emergence of rookie Stephen Curry. Drafted seventh overall in the 2009 NBA Draft, Curry quickly became a bright spot for the Warriors, averaging 17.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game. His impressive performance earned him a spot on the NBA All-Rookie First Team and laid the foundation for his future stardom.
The Warriors also faced significant challenges with injuries throughout the season. Key players like Monta Ellis and Andris Biedrins missed significant time, which contributed to the team’s lack of consistency on the court. Despite these setbacks, Ellis led the team in scoring, averaging 25.5 points per game, showcasing his offensive prowess.
Off the court, the season was also marked by ownership changes. Longtime owner Chris Cohan sold the team to a group led by Joe Lacob and Peter Guber in July 2010, signaling a new era for the franchise. Although the 2009-10 season was challenging, it set the stage for future growth and transformation for the Warriors.
- Regular Season Record: 26-56
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Golden State Warriors Roster and Stats for 2009-10 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Monta Ellis | 64 | 25.5 | 4.0 | 5.3 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 33.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Corey Maggette | 70 | 19.8 | 5.3 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 26.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Stephen Curry | 80 | 17.5 | 4.4 | 5.9 | 1.9 | 0.2 | 43.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Stephen Jackson | 9 | 16.6 | 3.9 | 4.7 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 27.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Reggie Williams | 24 | 15.2 | 4.6 | 2.8 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 35.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Kelenna Azubuike | 9 | 13.9 | 4.6 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 37.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Anthony Morrow | 69 | 13.0 | 3.8 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 45.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Anthony Tolliver | 44 | 12.3 | 7.3 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 33.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Anthony Randolph | 33 | 11.6 | 6.5 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 20.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Raja Bell | 1 | 11.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 100.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| C.J. Watson | 65 | 10.3 | 2.6 | 2.8 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 31.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Cartier Martin | 10 | 9.0 | 4.7 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 32.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Coby Karl | 4 | 7.0 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 18.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Vladimir Radmanović | 33 | 6.6 | 4.5 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 26.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Acie Law | 5 | 6.2 | 0.4 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 33.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Devean George | 45 | 5.4 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 39.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Andris Biedriņš | 33 | 5.0 | 7.8 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Mikki Moore | 23 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Ronny Turiaf | 42 | 4.9 | 4.5 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Chris Hunter | 60 | 4.5 | 2.8 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Golden State Warriors 2009-10 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2009-10 season for the Golden State Warriors.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2009 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 108-107 | |
| Oct 30, 2009 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 123-101 | |
| Nov 04, 2009 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 113-105 | |
| Nov 06, 2009 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 118-90 | |
| Nov 08, 2009 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 120-107 | |
| Nov 09, 2009 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 146-105 | |
| Nov 11, 2009 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 108-94 | |
| Nov 13, 2009 | @ New York Knicks | W 121-107 | |
| Nov 14, 2009 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 129-125 | |
| Nov 17, 2009 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 114-108 | |
| Nov 18, 2009 | @ Boston Celtics | L 109-95 | |
| Nov 20, 2009 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 108-94 | |
| Nov 24, 2009 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 111-103 | |
| Nov 25, 2009 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 118-104 | |
| Nov 28, 2009 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 130-97 | |
| Nov 30, 2009 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 126-107 | |
| Dec 01, 2009 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 135-107 | |
| Dec 03, 2009 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 111-109 | |
| Dec 05, 2009 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 126-118 | |
| Dec 07, 2009 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 104-88 | |
| Dec 09, 2009 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 105-89 | |
| Dec 11, 2009 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 96-91 | |
| Dec 12, 2009 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 104-95 | |
| Dec 14, 2009 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 117-101 | |
| Dec 16, 2009 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 103-91 | |
| Dec 18, 2009 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 118-109 | |
| Dec 22, 2009 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 121-108 | |
| Dec 23, 2009 | @ New Orleans Hornets | L 108-102 | |
| Dec 26, 2009 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 132-127 | |
| Dec 28, 2009 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 103-99 | |
| Dec 29, 2009 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 124-118 | |
| Jan 02, 2010 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 105-89 | |
| Jan 05, 2010 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 123-122 | |
| Jan 06, 2010 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 107-101 | |
| Jan 08, 2010 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 108-101 | |
| Jan 11, 2010 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 117-114 | |
| Jan 13, 2010 | vs. Miami Heat | L 115-102 | |
| Jan 15, 2010 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 113-104 | |
| Jan 18, 2010 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 114-97 | |
| Jan 20, 2010 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 123-118 | |
| Jan 22, 2010 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 111-79 | |
| Jan 23, 2010 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 112-103 | |
| Jan 26, 2010 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 99-96 | |
| Jan 27, 2010 | vs. New Orleans Hornets | L 123-110 | |
| Jan 29, 2010 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | L 121-110 | |
| Jan 31, 2010 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 112-104 | |
| Feb 02, 2010 | @ Houston Rockets | L 119-97 | |
| Feb 03, 2010 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 110-101 | |
| Feb 06, 2010 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 104-95 | |
| Feb 08, 2010 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 127-117 | |
| Feb 10, 2010 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 132-102 | |
| Feb 16, 2010 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 104-94 | |
| Feb 17, 2010 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 130-98 | |
| Feb 19, 2010 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 100-89 | |
| Feb 21, 2010 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 108-104 | |
| Feb 23, 2010 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 110-102 | |
| Feb 25, 2010 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 127-112 | |
| Feb 27, 2010 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 95-88 | |
| Mar 02, 2010 | @ Miami Heat | L 110-106 | |
| Mar 03, 2010 | @ Orlando Magic | L 117-90 | |
| Mar 05, 2010 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 127-122 | |
| Mar 06, 2010 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | L 101-90 | |
| Mar 08, 2010 | @ New Orleans Hornets | L 135-131 | |
| Mar 11, 2010 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 110-105 | |
| Mar 13, 2010 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 124-112 | |
| Mar 15, 2010 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 124-121 | |
| Mar 17, 2010 | vs. New Orleans Hornets | W 131-121 | |
| Mar 19, 2010 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 147-116 | |
| Mar 20, 2010 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 123-107 | |
| Mar 22, 2010 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 133-131 | |
| Mar 24, 2010 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 128-110 | |
| Mar 27, 2010 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 111-90 | |
| Mar 28, 2010 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 121-103 | |
| Mar 31, 2010 | @ Utah Jazz | L 128-104 | |
| Apr 02, 2010 | vs. New York Knicks | W 128-117 | |
| Apr 04, 2010 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 113-112 | |
| Apr 06, 2010 | @ Washington Wizards | L 112-94 | |
| Apr 07, 2010 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 116-107 | |
| Apr 10, 2010 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 107-104 | |
| Apr 11, 2010 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 120-117 | |
| Apr 13, 2010 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 103-94 | |
| Apr 14, 2010 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 122-116 |