1966–67 San Francisco Warriors season
| 1966–67 San Francisco Warriors season | |
|---|---|
Division champions | |
| Head coach | Bill Sharman |
| Arena | Civic Auditorium, Cow Palace |
| Results | |
| Record | 44–37 (.543) |
| Place | Division: 1st (Western) |
| Playoff finish | NBA Finals (eliminated 2–4) |
Stats at Basketball Reference | |
The 1966–67 NBA season was the Warriors' 21st in the NBA, fifth in the San Francisco Bay Area and among the most wildly successful in franchise history. They entered the season on the heels of a 35–45 record that barely failed to make the postseason cut. Led by All-Stars Rick Barry and Nate Thurmond, they surprised the basketball world with a Western Division title on the strength of a 44–37 record. They advanced to the NBA Finals, losing to the heavily favored Philadelphia 76ers in six games.