The 1998-99 Golden State Warriors season was a challenging period for the franchise, characterized by struggles on the court and a lack of success in the standings. This season was notably shortened to 50 games due to a lockout, which affected teams league-wide. The Warriors finished with a disappointing record of 21-29, placing them 11th in the Western Conference and well out of playoff contention.
One of the major issues for the Warriors during this season was their inconsistency and inability to compete consistently against stronger opponents. Despite having promising talent on their roster, including players like Antawn Jamison and Donyell Marshall, the team often fell short in crucial moments. The Warriors’ defense was particularly problematic, as they allowed an average of 95.9 points per game, ranking them near the bottom of the league in defensive efficiency.
In addition to their on-court struggles, the Warriors faced challenges off the court, including team chemistry issues and injuries that further hampered their performance. The coaching change midway through the season, with P.J. Carlesimo taking over for the dismissed Garry St. Jean, did little to alter their trajectory. The 1998-99 season ultimately highlighted the need for significant changes in the Warriors’ approach, both in terms of player development and strategic planning, setting the stage for future rebuilding efforts.
- Regular Season Record: 21-29
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Golden State Warriors Roster and Stats for 1998-99 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| John Starks | 50 | 13.8 | 3.3 | 4.7 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 29.0 | |||||||
| Donyell Marshall | 48 | 11.0 | 7.1 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 36.1 | |||||||
| Chris Mills | 47 | 10.3 | 5.0 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 27.8 | |||||||
| Antawn Jamison | 47 | 9.6 | 6.4 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 30.0 | |||||||
| Bimbo Coles | 48 | 9.5 | 2.4 | 4.6 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 24.0 | |||||||
| Terry Cummings | 50 | 9.1 | 5.1 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 100.0 | |||||||
| Erick Dampier | 50 | 8.8 | 7.6 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Jason Caffey | 35 | 8.8 | 5.9 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Tony Delk | 36 | 6.8 | 1.5 | 2.6 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 24.2 | |||||||
| Muggsy Bogues | 36 | 5.1 | 2.0 | 3.7 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Adonal Foyle | 44 | 2.9 | 4.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Felton Spencer | 26 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Duane Ferrell | 8 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | |||||||
Golden State Warriors 1998-99 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1998-99 season for the Golden State Warriors.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 06, 1999 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 86-84 | |
| Feb 07, 1999 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 102-99 | |
| Feb 09, 1999 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 90-71 | |
| Feb 10, 1999 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | L 89-82 | |
| Feb 12, 1999 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 97-81 | |
| Feb 14, 1999 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 105-100 | |
| Feb 15, 1999 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 101-99 | |
| Feb 17, 1999 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 96-87 | |
| Feb 19, 1999 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 84-79 | |
| Feb 20, 1999 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 90-84 | |
| Feb 23, 1999 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 94-89 | |
| Feb 26, 1999 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 94-90 | |
| Feb 28, 1999 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 102-89 | |
| Mar 02, 1999 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 89-78 | |
| Mar 03, 1999 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 106-78 | |
| Mar 05, 1999 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 102-83 | |
| Mar 06, 1999 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 97-80 | |
| Mar 09, 1999 | vs. Vancouver Grizzlies | W 92-82 | |
| Mar 11, 1999 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 89-82 | |
| Mar 12, 1999 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 89-78 | |
| Mar 13, 1999 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 87-74 | |
| Mar 15, 1999 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 111-105 | |
| Mar 17, 1999 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 82-78 | |
| Mar 19, 1999 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 90-78 | |
| Mar 23, 1999 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 79-72 | |
| Mar 24, 1999 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 92-80 | |
| Mar 26, 1999 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 100-96 | |
| Mar 27, 1999 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 87-86 | |
| Mar 30, 1999 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 93-90 | |
| Mar 31, 1999 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 93-78 | |
| Apr 02, 1999 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 92-85 | |
| Apr 03, 1999 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 81-76 | |
| Apr 05, 1999 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 93-86 | |
| Apr 06, 1999 | @ Houston Rockets | L 111-74 | |
| Apr 08, 1999 | @ Utah Jazz | L 92-85 | |
| Apr 10, 1999 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 91-90 | |
| Apr 12, 1999 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 104-96 | |
| Apr 15, 1999 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 85-79 | |
| Apr 16, 1999 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 86-83 | |
| Apr 18, 1999 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 90-85 | |
| Apr 20, 1999 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 106-102 | |
| Apr 21, 1999 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 103-94 | |
| Apr 23, 1999 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 96-84 | |
| Apr 24, 1999 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 93-74 | |
| Apr 26, 1999 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 114-89 | |
| Apr 29, 1999 | @ Utah Jazz | L 96-85 | |
| Apr 30, 1999 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 90-85 | |
| May 01, 1999 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 105-94 | |
| May 03, 1999 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 91-83 | |
| May 05, 1999 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 88-81 |