The Warriors' six NBA championships are tied with the Chicago Bulls for the third-most in league history behind only the Boston Celtics (17) and Los Angeles Lakers (16). Those six instances obviously mark the pinnacle of Golden State's postseason success.
Duh.
However, there have been numerous playoff moments throughout the franchise's history that didn't directly translate into a title -- or at least not right away.
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That doesn't diminish their value. Some of the most memorable Warriors' playoff moments have occurred in non-championship seasons and were crucial in feeding the passion of the fan base. Until recently, so much of Golden State's history consisted of non-competitive seasons. Those occasional playoff memories gave fans hope that the dream of a championship was not unattainable.
From impressive individual performances to massive team achievements, there is no shortage of options to choose from. However, five non-championship moments stand out from the rest throughout Warriors' playoff history.