Looking back at 5 historic Golden State Warriors players
By Jenny Lu
Chris Mullin
Chris Mullin was a 6’6″ guard/forward who played for the Golden State Warriors between 1985 to 1997 and briefly returning in the early 2000s. The span from 1988 to 1993 was Mullin’s golden era. He averaged 25.8 points per game and impressive rebounds across those five years, taking the Warriors to consecutive playoffs.
He was part of a dynamic trio with teammates Tim Hardaway and Mitch Richmond. Hardaway, Richmond, and Mullin were nicknamed “Run TMC.” Although the group was only together briefly, their chemistry on the court brought increased popularity in the Golden State Warriors.
Related Story. Warriors: 4 worst things from the season. light
Mullin never won an NBA title but his resume is not short of honors and highlights. He was a 5x NBA All-Star, made four All-NBA Teams, and won two gold medals in the Olympics. Representing USA in Barcelona, Chris Mullin was a part of the famed 1992 Dream Team along with some of the greatest players of all-time such as Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, and more.
Chris Mullin was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010 and his number 17 jersey was retired by the Warriors in 2012.