The Golden State Warriors have had over 600 players don the more than 60 jersey numbers used by their players over the more than 75 years of existence the team has enjoyed in its rich and storied history.
Founded in 1946 during the Basketball Association of America (BAA — a precursor league of the NBA) era, the team has called home the cities of Philadelphia, San Francisco, Oakland, and even San Diego.
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To commemorate the players who wore those numbers, Warriors Wire is covering the entire history of jersey numbers and the players who sported them since the founding of the team. For this article, we begin with the 22nd of 28 players who wore the No. 12 jersey for the Warriors.
OAKLAND, CA – DECEMBER 28: Ishmael Smith #12 of the Golden State Warriors and Mike Bibby #20 of the New York Knicks go for a loose ball at Oracle Arena on December 28, 2011 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
That player would be Golden State guard alum Ish Smith. After ending his college career at Wake Forest, Smith would go unselected in the 2010 NBA draft.
The Charlotte, North Carolina native instead signed with the Houston Rockets, and also played for the Memphis Grizzlies before he signed with the Dubs in 2011. His stay with the team would span just 6 games, ending when he was cut in January of the next year.
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During his time suiting up for the Warriors, Smith wore only jersey No. 12 and put up 4.5 points, 1.5 rebounds, and as many assists per game.
All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.
This article originally appeared on Warriors Wire: Warriors jersey history – No. 12 – Ish Smith (2011-12)