The Golden State Warriors have successfully drafted numerous players from California over the years. This article highlights every California player selected by the Warriors in the NBA draft.
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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 California.
Sep 15, 2017; Culver City, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors jerseys on display during the Nike and Sony press conference at Sony Studios. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Draft year and position: ninth round (seventh pick, 99th overall), 1948 BAA Draft
Seasons at California: three
Seasons played with Warriors: did not make the team
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Sep 15, 2017; Culver City, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors jerseys on display during the Nike and Sony press conference at Sony Studios. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Draft year and position: ninth round (fifth pick, 77th overall), 1964 NBA Draft
Seasons at California: three
Seasons played with Warriors: did not make the team
Sep 15, 2017; Culver City, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors jerseys on display during the Nike and Sony press conference at Sony Studios. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Draft year and position: seventh round (first pick, 57th overall), 1965 NBA Draft
Seasons at California: three
Seasons played with Warriors: did not make the team
Sep 15, 2017; Culver City, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors jerseys on display during the Nike and Sony press conference at Sony Studios. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Draft year and position: 12th round (sixth pick, 153rd overall), 1968 NBA Draft
Seasons at California: three
Seasons played with Warriors: did not make the team
Sep 15, 2017; Culver City, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors jerseys on display during the Nike and Sony press conference at Sony Studios. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Draft year and position: sixth round (8th pick, 93rd overall), 1971 NBA Draft
Seasons at California: three
Seasons played with Warriors: six
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Draft year and position: ninth round (12th pick, 141st overall), 1972 NBA Draft
Seasons at California: three
Seasons played with Warriors: did not make the team
Sep 15, 2017; Culver City, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors jerseys on display during the Nike and Sony press conference at Sony Studios. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Draft year and position: ninth round (11th pick, 155th overall), 1974 NBA Draft
Seasons at California: three
Seasons played with Warriors: did not make the team
Sep 15, 2017; Culver City, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors jerseys on display during the Nike and Sony press conference at Sony Studios. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Draft year and position: seventh round (11th pick, 119th overall), 1974 NBA Draft
Seasons at California: two
Seasons played with Warriors: did not make the team
Sep 15, 2017; Culver City, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors jerseys on display during the Nike and Sony press conference at Sony Studios. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Draft year and position: fifth round (18th pick, 86th overall), 1976 NBA Draft
Seasons at California: two
Seasons played with Warriors: did not make the team
Sep 15, 2017; Culver City, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors jerseys on display during the Nike and Sony press conference at Sony Studios. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Draft year and position: ninth round (ninth pick, 175th overall), 1979 NBA Draft
Seasons at California: three
Seasons played with Warriors: did not make the team
All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.
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