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.
OAKLAND, CA – NOVEMBER 2: Chris Taft #21 of the Golden State Warriors shoots over Tyronn Lue #10 of the Atlanta Hawks at the Arena in Oakland on November 2, 2005 in Oakland, California. The Warriors defeated the Hawks 122-97. 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 Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)
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 15th of 23 players who wore the No. 21 jersey for the Warriors.
That player would be Golden State Warriors big man alum Chris Taft. After ending his college career at Pitt, Taft was picked up with the 42nd overall selection of the 2005 NBA Draft by the Warriors.
The Brooklyn, New York native would play the only season of his pro career with the Dubs, leaving the league as a player afterward.
During his time suiting up for the Warriors, Taft wore only jersey No. 21 and put up 2.8 points, and 2.1 rebounds per game.
All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.
This article originally appeared on Warriors Wire: Warriors jersey history – No. 21 – Chris Taft (2005-06)