NBA team known for revolutionizing three-point shooting and winning multiple championships in the 2010s.
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Historic NBA franchise with 5 championships and legendary organizational culture
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The Warriors emphasize three-point shooting and pace-and-space offense with modern star power, while the Spurs built their dynasty on fundamental defense, ball movement, and international talent development. As of 2026, the Warriors remain a championship contender with higher scoring output, while the Spurs continue their rebuilding phase with a focus on developing young players.
The Warriors remain a strong contender with modern offensive innovation and multiple All-Star caliber players, while the Spurs are in transition with tremendous potential through Victor Wembanyama's development. Both teams represent different philosophies: Warriors maximize current talent, Spurs invest in long-term foundation building. The Warriors have the edge currently, but Spurs' future looks promising.
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| Metric | Golden State Warriors | San Antonio Spurs | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points Per Game (Team Average)(PPG) | 118.3 | — | — |
| Rebounds Per Game(RPG) | 44.1 | — | — |
| Assists Per Game(APG) | 28.1 APG | 26.4 APG | +6% |
| Turnovers Per Game(TPG) | 13.8 |
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| Bench Scoring(points per game) | 31.2 | — | — |
| Steals Per Game(SPG) | 7.9 | — | — |
| Year Franchise Founded(year) | 1946 | — | — |
| 2025-26 Offensive Rating(points per 100 possessions) | 118.2 | — | — |
| 2025-26 Defensive Rating(points per 100 possessions) | 111.5 | — | — |
| All-Time Championships(titles) | 4 | 5 | -20% |
| Three-Point Attempt Rate(% of total shots) | 36% | — | — |
| Playoff Appearances (2015-2025)(seasons) | 10 | — | — |
| Finals Appearances (2015-2025)(times) | 6 | — | — |
| Average Team Payroll(millions USD) | $167M | — | — |
| Conference Finals Reached (2015-2025)(times) | 6 | — | — |
| Points Per Game (2025-26)(PPG) | 118.2 PPG | 109.5 PPG | +8% |
| Field Goal Percentage(%) | 48.3% | 46.8% | +3% |
| Three-Point Attempts Per Game(3PA) | 37.5 3PA | 28.9 3PA | +30% |
| Defensive Rating(points per 100 possessions) | 110.2 | 113.7 | -3% |
| NBA Championships(titles) | 4 championships | 5 championships | -20% |
| Victor Wembanyama Points Per Game(PPG) | Stephen Curry 26.4 PPG | Victor Wembanyama 24.7 PPG | +7% |
| Coach Experience(years) | Steve Kerr 12 years with team | Gregg Popovich 30 years with team | -60% |
| Playoff Appearances (2021-2026)(appearances) | 1 | 1 | — |
| Average Team Age(years) | 27.2 | 27.2 | — |
| Coach Tenure(seasons) | New (2024-present) | New (2024-present) | — |
| Last Conference Finals Appearance(year) | 2014 | 2014 | — |
| Expected Win Total (2025-26)(wins) | 35-40 | 35-40 | — |
| Offensive Rating Potential(points per 100) | 110.5 | 110.5 | — |
All figures sourced from publicly available data. Last updated May 2026.
Golden State Warriors
4 titles (2015, 2017, 2018, 2022)
San Antonio Spurs
5 titles (1999, 2003, 2005, 2014)🏆
Golden State Warriors
Stephen Curry (All-Star, MVP caliber)
San Antonio Spurs
Victor Wembanyama (Rising superstar, 2023 #1 pick)
Golden State Warriors
Three-point heavy, pace-and-space, motion offense
San Antonio Spurs
Fundamental, ball movement, pick-and-roll heavy
Golden State Warriors
Top 8 defensive efficiency🏆
San Antonio Spurs
Top 15 defensive efficiency
Golden State Warriors
118.2 PPG🏆
San Antonio Spurs
109.5 PPG
Golden State Warriors
Steve Kerr (since 2014)
San Antonio Spurs
Gregg Popovich (since 1996)🏆
Golden State Warriors
11 consecutive (2014-2024)
San Antonio Spurs
22 consecutive (1998-2019)🏆
The Warriors revolutionized NBA strategy under Steve Kerr, emphasizing that three-pointers are mathematically superior to long two-pointers. With shooters like Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, they capitalize on this spacing-based offense that creates efficient scoring opportunities.
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| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Points Per Game (Team Average)(PPG) | 118.3 | — |
| Rebounds Per Game(RPG) | 44.1 | — |
| Assists Per Game(APG) | 28.1 APG | 26.4 APG |
| Points Per Game (2025-26)(PPG) | 118.2 PPG | 109.5 PPG |
| Three-Point Attempts Per Game(3PA) | 37.5 3PA | 28.9 3PA |
| Turnovers Per Game(TPG) | 13.8 | — |
| Bench Scoring(points per game) | 31.2 | — |
| Steals Per Game(SPG) | 7.9 | — |
| Year Franchise Founded(year) | 1946 | — |
| Playoff Appearances (2015-2025)(seasons) | 10 | — |
| Finals Appearances (2015-2025)(times) | 6 | — |
| Conference Finals Reached (2015-2025)(times) | 6 | — |
| 2025-26 Offensive Rating(points per 100 possessions) | 118.2 | — |
| Three-Point Attempt Rate(% of total shots) | 36% | — |
| 2025-26 Defensive Rating(points per 100 possessions) | 111.5 | — |
| Defensive Rating(points per 100 possessions) | 110.2 | 113.7 |
| All-Time Championships(titles) | 4 | 5 |
| Average Team Payroll(millions USD) | $167M | — |
| Field Goal Percentage(%) | 48.3% | 46.8% |
| NBA Championships(titles) | 4 championships | 5 championships |
| Victor Wembanyama Points Per Game(PPG) | Stephen Curry 26.4 PPG | Victor Wembanyama 24.7 PPG |
| Coach Experience(years) | Steve Kerr 12 years with team | Gregg Popovich 30 years with team |
| Playoff Appearances (2021-2026)(appearances) | 1 | — |
| Current Star Player Rating(NBA tier) | Veteran stars (declining) | — |
| Average Team Age(years) | 27.2 | — |
| Coach Tenure(seasons) | New (2024-present) | — |
| Last Conference Finals Appearance(year) | 2014 | — |
| Expected Win Total (2025-26)(wins) | 35-40 | — |
| Offensive Rating Potential(points per 100) | 110.5 | — |
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