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.
Advertisement
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 ninth of 11 players who wore the No. 23 jersey for the Warriors.
OAKLAND, CA – FEBRUARY 19: Anthony Morrow #22 and C.J. Watson #23 of the Golden State Warriors look on against the Utah Jazz during an NBA game at Oracle Arena at Oracle Arena on February 19, 2010 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 Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)
That player would be Golden State guard alum CJ Watson. After ending his college career at Tennessee, Watson would go unselected in the 2006 NBA Draft, instead playing abroad or in the G League until he signed with the Dubs in 2008.
His stay with the team would span parts of three seasons, coming to an end when he was dealt to the Chicago Bulls in 2010.
Advertisement
During his time suiting up for the Warriors, Watson wore only jersey Nos. 4 and 23 and put up 8.7 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.2 steals per game.
All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.
Listen to “Havlicek Stole the Pod” on:
Spotify: https://tiny.ee/CdKp
iTunes: https://tiny.ee/RK47
YouTube: https://tiny.ee/cOW3
This article originally appeared on Warriors Wire: Warriors jersey history – No. 23 – CJ Watson (2008-10)