The 1983-84 Golden State Warriors season was a challenging campaign for the franchise. Under the leadership of head coach Johnny Bach, the Warriors struggled to find consistency throughout the season. They finished with a record of 37-45, which placed them fifth in the Pacific Division and outside the playoff picture in the Western Conference.
The team was led by standout performances from players like Purvis Short, who was the leading scorer, averaging 28.0 points per game. Joe Barry Carroll also contributed significantly, providing strength in the frontcourt with averages of 20.5 points and 8.3 rebounds per game. Despite their individual successes, the team faced difficulties in building momentum and securing victories, often faltering against more cohesive opponents.
During this season, the Warriors struggled on the defensive end, which contributed to their inability to string together consistent wins. They allowed an average of 115.3 points per game, one of the higher averages in the league that year. This defensive vulnerability was a key factor in their overall record and their position in the standings.
Overall, the 1983-84 season was a period of transition for the Golden State Warriors. Despite having talented individual players, the team could not translate that talent into a successful season, ultimately missing out on the playoffs. This led to further evaluations and changes in the following seasons as the Warriors aimed to rebuild and improve their fortunes in the NBA.
- Regular Season Record: 37-45
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Golden State Warriors Roster and Stats for 1983-84 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Purvis Short | 79 | 22.8 | 5.5 | 3.1 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 30.6 | |||||||
| Joe Barry Carroll | 80 | 20.5 | 7.9 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 1.8 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Sleepy Floyd | 77 | 16.8 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 17.4 | |||||||
| Mickey Johnson | 78 | 13.6 | 6.6 | 2.8 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 17.2 | |||||||
| Lester Conner | 82 | 11.0 | 3.7 | 4.9 | 2.0 | 0.1 | 16.7 | |||||||
| Larry Smith | 75 | 7.8 | 9.0 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Don Collins | 61 | 7.2 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 20.0 | |||||||
| Mike Bratz | 82 | 6.8 | 1.7 | 3.1 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 30.0 | |||||||
| Ron Brewer | 13 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Sam Williams | 7 | 4.0 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Russell Cross | 45 | 3.7 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Darren Tillis | 72 | 3.6 | 2.6 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Pace Mannion | 57 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 23.1 | |||||||
| Lorenzo Romar | 3 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Chris Engler | 46 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | |||||||
Golden State Warriors 1983-84 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1983-84 season for the Golden State Warriors.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 1983 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 110-109 | |
| Oct 29, 1983 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 97-95 | |
| Nov 01, 1983 | @ Kansas City Kings | L 116-114 | |
| Nov 03, 1983 | @ Utah Jazz | L 129-112 | |
| Nov 05, 1983 | vs. New York Knicks | W 102-100 | |
| Nov 08, 1983 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 97-90 | |
| Nov 10, 1983 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 104-99 | |
| Nov 12, 1983 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 109-102 | |
| Nov 13, 1983 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 113-98 | |
| Nov 15, 1983 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 115-112 | |
| Nov 17, 1983 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 131-120 | |
| Nov 19, 1983 | @ Houston Rockets | L 125-105 | |
| Nov 22, 1983 | @ Washington Bullets | W 102-101 | |
| Nov 23, 1983 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 118-94 | |
| Nov 25, 1983 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 110-105 | |
| Nov 26, 1983 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 115-109 | |
| Nov 29, 1983 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 111-105 | |
| Dec 01, 1983 | vs. Kansas City Kings | W 106-95 | |
| Dec 02, 1983 | @ San Diego Clippers | L 109-108 | |
| Dec 06, 1983 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 108-103 | |
| Dec 08, 1983 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 130-129 | |
| Dec 10, 1983 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 126-123 | |
| Dec 11, 1983 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 105-101 | |
| Dec 13, 1983 | vs. New Jersey Nets | L 133-122 | |
| Dec 15, 1983 | vs. Kansas City Kings | W 119-116 | |
| Dec 17, 1983 | @ Utah Jazz | L 127-111 | |
| Dec 18, 1983 | vs. San Diego Clippers | W 99-97 | |
| Dec 20, 1983 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 109-105 | |
| Dec 22, 1983 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 109-102 | |
| Dec 23, 1983 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 123-116 | |
| Dec 27, 1983 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 111-102 | |
| Dec 28, 1983 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 128-105 | |
| Dec 30, 1983 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 116-105 | |
| Jan 03, 1984 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 115-106 | |
| Jan 07, 1984 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 154-133 | |
| Jan 10, 1984 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 103-101 | |
| Jan 11, 1984 | @ Boston Celtics | L 135-112 | |
| Jan 13, 1984 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 114-111 | |
| Jan 14, 1984 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 129-103 | |
| Jan 17, 1984 | vs. San Diego Clippers | W 123-110 | |
| Jan 19, 1984 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 107-103 | |
| Jan 21, 1984 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 126-115 | |
| Jan 24, 1984 | @ Houston Rockets | L 118-98 | |
| Jan 25, 1984 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 112-110 | |
| Jan 26, 1984 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 123-116 | |
| Jan 31, 1984 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 123-119 | |
| Feb 02, 1984 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 117-107 | |
| Feb 04, 1984 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 107-104 | |
| Feb 06, 1984 | @ New York Knicks | L 116-94 | |
| Feb 08, 1984 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 119-108 | |
| Feb 10, 1984 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 134-116 | |
| Feb 11, 1984 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 101-96 | |
| Feb 14, 1984 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 105-102 | |
| Feb 16, 1984 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 125-115 | |
| Feb 18, 1984 | vs. Washington Bullets | W 113-107 | |
| Feb 21, 1984 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 135-133 | |
| Feb 23, 1984 | vs. San Diego Clippers | L 108-103 | |
| Feb 25, 1984 | @ Houston Rockets | W 118-112 | |
| Feb 28, 1984 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 140-137 | |
| Mar 02, 1984 | @ San Diego Clippers | W 110-103 | |
| Mar 03, 1984 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 108-106 | |
| Mar 06, 1984 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 125-109 | |
| Mar 10, 1984 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 120-103 | |
| Mar 11, 1984 | @ Kansas City Kings | W 115-109 | |
| Mar 13, 1984 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 112-101 | |
| Mar 15, 1984 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 115-111 | |
| Mar 17, 1984 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 133-96 | |
| Mar 18, 1984 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 126-99 | |
| Mar 20, 1984 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 103-102 | |
| Mar 23, 1984 | @ Utah Jazz | W 115-104 | |
| Mar 24, 1984 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 106-94 | |
| Mar 27, 1984 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 117-116 | |
| Mar 29, 1984 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 124-119 | |
| Mar 30, 1984 | @ San Diego Clippers | L 124-112 | |
| Apr 01, 1984 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 121-110 | |
| Apr 03, 1984 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 99-92 | |
| Apr 05, 1984 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 128-124 | |
| Apr 07, 1984 | vs. Kansas City Kings | W 98-89 | |
| Apr 10, 1984 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 117-115 | |
| Apr 12, 1984 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 105-100 | |
| Apr 13, 1984 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 102-101 | |
| Apr 15, 1984 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 98-96 |