DailyGSWarrior

The history of the Golden State Warriors—one player at a time.
💍 7x NBA Champions | Legends, Role Players & College Roots
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Giving some well-deserved respect to an ultimate hustle player today! 🇲🇽🏀

The former @OU_MBBall star and Mexican basketball trailblazer made a 42-game pit stop in Oakland during the 2004-05 season. Wearing #14, Eduardo Nájera brought relentless energy, tough defense, and non-stop grit to the Dubs!

Who is your favorite hustle guy in franchise history? #DubNation

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Before he was a Celtics legend, "The Chief" began his Hall of Fame journey in Oakland! 🗿🏀

Drafted 8th overall in 1976 out of @CentenaryLA, Robert Parish spent his first four seasons anchoring the paint for the Dubs. Wearing #00, he grew into a nightly double-double threat in the Bay!

Who remembers his early days in the blue and gold? #DubNation

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Taking it back to 2017 for a rookie who stepped right in and made an immediate impact! 🏆🏀

Acquired on draft night, the former @OregonMBB star brought incredible athleticism and shot-blocking to the Bay Area. Wearing #2, Jordan Bell provided a serious spark off the bench to help the Dubs secure the 2018 NBA Championship!

What is your favorite memory of JB's rookie year? #DubNation

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Let's turn back the clock for one of the best names and most electric scorers in league history! 🌍🏀

The former @GuilfordCollege star brought his signature high-arcing jumper to Oakland in 1980. Wearing #21, World B. Free was a walking bucket, averaging over 23 points and 5 assists per game during his incredible run with the Dubs!

Who is your favorite pure scorer from the 80s? #DubNation

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Throwing it back to the mid-90s to remember a gritty big man for the Dubs! 😤🏀

Drafted 16th overall out of @LouisvilleMBB in 1994, Clifford Rozier was a serious physical presence on the glass. Wearing #44, he pulled down over 7 boards a game during his rookie season in the Bay!

What's your favorite memory of those 90s squads? #DubNation

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Let's celebrate a crucial piece of the legendary "We Believe" roster! 🌩️🏀

Arriving via a mid-season trade in 2006-07, Al Harrington was the ultimate floor-spacing big man. Wearing #3, the 6'9" forward shot 41.7% from deep down the stretch, helping the Dubs shock the world and take down the #1 seed!

What is your favorite memory of Harrington in Oakland? #DubNation

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Time to highlight a smooth-scoring guard straight out of the MAC! 🚀🏀

After a massive sophomore year for @ToledoMBB, the Dubs traded up to grab Ryan Rollins at #44 in the 2022 NBA Draft! Wearing #2, he brought a silky mid-range game to the Bay Area during his rookie season.

Who is your favorite 2nd-round draft steal in franchise history? #DubNation

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Time to highlight a gritty guard who had two separate stints in the Bay Area! 🏀

The former @OSUMBB standout began his 13-season NBA career in Oakland wearing #30. John Starks returned a decade later wearing #9, pouring in 14.7 PPG and 5.2 APG during his 33 games in the 1999-00 season!

What is your favorite memory of Starks? #DubNation

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Time to highlight a brilliant veteran who was a perfect puzzle piece for a title run! 🏆🏀

The former EuroLeague MVP wore #8 for the Dubs. During the 2021-22 season, Nemanja Bjelica provided elite passing, spacing, and critical bench minutes to help secure the 2022 NBA Championship!

What is your favorite play from Beli in a Warriors uniform? #DubNation

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Time to highlight a dynamic scorer who brought serious energy to the early 2000s! ⚡🏀

The former @SaintLouisMBB star arrived via trade and immediately caught fire. Wearing #20, Larry Hughes played 32 games for the Dubs in 1999-00 and averaged a massive 22.7 PPG, 5.9 RPG, and 4.1 APG!

What is your favorite memory of Hughes in Oakland? #DubNation

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Time to highlight a true grinder who helped secure the 1975 NBA title! 🏆🏀

Drafted out of @UW_MBB, Charles Dudley fought his way into the rotation. Wearing #15, the 6'2" floor general provided incredibly steady minutes off the bench to help the Dubs win the 1975 Championship!

Who is your favorite backup point guard in Warriors history? #DubNation

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Time to highlight the starting center of the "We Believe" era! 🇱🇻🏀

Drafted 11th overall in 2004 out of Latvia, Andris Biedrins spent 9 seasons with the Dubs. Wearing #15, "Beans" anchored the paint, led the NBA in field goal percentage (62.6%) in 2007-08, and was a double-double machine!

What is your favorite memory of Beans in Oakland? #DubNation

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Time to highlight one of the most productive journeymen in NBA history! 🧳🏀

The former @OhioStateHoops star wore #44 for the Dubs. During a 31-game stint in the 1997-98 season, Jim Jackson was a walking bucket, averaging 18.9 PPG, 5.6 RPG, and 5.1 APG!

Who is your favorite NBA journeyman to ever play for the Warriors? #DubNation

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Time to highlight one of the most efficient scorers to ever play in Oakland! 👑🏀

The former @Vol_Hoops star wore #30 for the Dubs. During the 1980-81 season, Bernard King averaged 21.9 PPG and 6.8 RPG while shooting 58.8% from the field!

Who is your favorite pure scorer from the 1980s? #DubNation

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Time to highlight a true double-double machine who was well ahead of his time! 🍀🏀

Drafted in 2001, the former @NDmbb star spent 6 standout seasons with the Dubs. Wearing #3, Troy Murphy pioneered the stretch-four role with elite rebounding and a sweet lefty stroke!

Who is your favorite stretch big in franchise history? #DubNation

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Time to highlight a true veteran enforcer who anchored the second unit! 🏆🏀

After a decorated All-Star career, the former @XavierMBB legend joined the Dubs for his final two seasons. Wearing #3, David West provided elite passing, incredible toughness, and helped secure back-to-back NBA Championships in 2017 and 2018!

Who is your favorite veteran off the bench in Warriors history? #DubNation

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Day 60 — Warrior of the Day: Avery Johnson!

Undrafted out of @SouthernU_Hoops, "The Little General" proved all doubters wrong. Wearing #6, Avery Johnson played all 82 games for the Dubs in 1993-94, averaging 10.9 PPG and 5.3 APG!

Who is your favorite Warriors point guard? #DubNation