The Golden State Warriors’ illustrious history was mostly born through the draft. Here are their top 10 NBA Draft picks ever.
Right before our eyes, the NBA’s next transcendent team has taken shape. The Golden State Warriors — winners of two of the last three titles — are gonna be around for a while. Sure, they may lose a role player or two this offseason, but their core is so ridiculous it won’t matter.
What people fail to realize (or simply refuse to acknowledge) is that that very core features three players Golden State acquired through the NBA Draft. (For all the whining and poo-pooing that has gone on regarding super-teams ruining the league, maybe fans should be angrier at their own squads for not drafting better?)
The Warriors’ success in the draft isn’t a recent development either. They’re five-time champs, and a host of their all-timers came from their work selecting between prep prospects. From Hall-of-Famers to multiple-MVP winners, the list of Golden State’s best draft picks ever is absolutely absurd.
Some of the men featured on our countdown changed the way people played basketball back in the sport’s infancy, while others are currently leading the next step in the evolution. Without further ado, here are the Warriors’ top 10 draft picks of all time.
Honorable mentions: Monta Ellis, Jason Richardson, Al Attles, Purvis Short