The Golden State Warriors have put together their teams through a variety of ways over the years, yet few approaches have proven as successful as the NBA draft. More than anything else, the most talented players to represent the Warriors have arrived in Golden State either by being selected directly in the annual draft or through trades executed on that same night.
The Golden State Warriors have taken many of their top stars through the draft, but have also landed a number of notable players over the years as well. From tiny colleges to blue blood programs, these alumni have contributed significantly to the team’s roster over the years. So, we chose to take a closer look at which Dubs came from which schools over the years.
So without further ado, let’s take a look at every player who has been drafted by the Warriors out of Memphis.
Jim Hockaday – forward
Draft year and position: 3rd round (3rd pick, 19th overall), 1959 NBA Draft
Seasons at Memphis: 4
Seasons played with Warriors: did not make the team
Hank McDowell – forward
Draft year and position: 5th round (10th pick, 102nd overall), 1981 NBA Draft
Seasons at Memphis: 4
Seasons played with Warriors: 2
Anfernee Hardaway – guard
Draft year and position: 1st round (3rd pick, 3rd overall), 1993 NBA Draft
Seasons at Memphis: 2
Seasons played with Warriors: did not make the team
James Wiseman – center
Draft year and position: 1st round (2nd pick, 2nd overall), 2020 NBA Draft
Seasons at Memphis: 1
Seasons played with Warriors: 2
All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.
This article originally appeared on Warriors Wire: Every Memphis player drafted by the Golden State Warriors
Reporting by Justin Quinn, Warriors Wire / Warriors Wire
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By Justin Quinn, Warriors Wire | USA TODAY Network
