Golden State Warriors: Top 10 NBA Draft picks in franchise history

5. Paul Arizin (SF) — Territorial pick in 1950 NBA Draft

Career stats:  713 GP, 22.8 PPG, 8.6 RPG, 2.3 APG, 42.1 FG%, 81.0 FT%

Confused as to what a territorial pick is? Allow our friends over at NBA.com to explain:

"“In the league’s early years, when teams were struggling to include fan bases, the draft included territorial picks. Before the start of the draft, a team could forfeit its first-round pick and instead select a player from its immediate area, presumably with a strong local following.”"

Cool, now that we’re up to date with 1950s NBA Draft intricacies, we can get to No. 5 on our list.

Paul Arizin spent his entire 10-year career as a member of the Philadelphia Warriors (would have been 12 years, but he took two off to serve as a Marine) — making the All-Star team in every single one. He won an NBA title in 1956, made three All-NBA First Teams and won two scoring titles throughout his playing days.

The 6’4″ wing is credited with another major accolade as well. Arizin was the first player in NBA history to make the jump shot a consistent part of his game. No, seriously — his nickname was literally “Pitchin’ Paul.”

Iso, hesitation, jab step, pull up midrange jumper…nothing but net. Clearly, Carmelo Anthony watched a ton of Arizin film while developing his game.

In all seriousness, the Hall-of-Famer was an absolute legend, and one of the great Warriors of all time. Considering he served during the Korean War, that term describes him in more ways than one.