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.
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So without further ado, let’s take a look at every player who has been drafted by the Warriors out of Alabama.
Robert Scott – guard
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: fourth round (second pick, 71st overall), 1980 NBA Draft
Seasons at Alabama: four
Seasons played with Warriors: did not make the team
Bobby Lee Hurt – center
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: second round (18th pick, 42nd overall), 1985 NBA Draft AND sixth round (5fifh pick, 121st overall), 1986 NBA Draft
Seasons at Alabama: four
Seasons played with Warriors: did not make the team
Latrell Sprewell – wing
12 Mar 1997: Forward Joe Smith of the Golden State Warriors looks on during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California. The Lakers won the game 109 – 101.
Draft year and position: first round (24th pick, 24th overall), 1992 NBA Draft
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Seasons at Alabama: two
Seasons played with Warriors: six
Jermareo Davidson – forward
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: secnd round (sixth pick, 36th overall), 2007 NBA Draft
Seasons at Alabama: four
Seasons played with Warriors: one
Richard Hendrix – forward
January 16, 2008; Athens, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide forward (35) Richard Hendrix handles the ball in the lane against the defense of Georgia Bulldogs forward (34) Albert Jackson in the first half at Stegeman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine USA TODAY Sports
Draft year and position: second round (19th pick, 49th overall), 2008 NBA Draft
Seasons at Alabama: three
Seasons played with Warriors: did not make the team
All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.
This article originally appeared on Warriors Wire: Every Alabama player drafted by the Warriors