{"id":712161,"date":"2026-04-17T02:03:23","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T02:03:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/712161\/"},"modified":"2026-04-17T02:03:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T02:03:23","slug":"every-bowling-green-player-drafted-by-the-golden-state-warriors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/712161\/","title":{"rendered":"Every Bowling Green player drafted by the Golden State Warriors"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Golden State Warriors<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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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 Bowling Green.<\/p>\n

Johnny Payak – guard\"Sep<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Draft year and position: 11th round (10th pick, 76th overall), 1963 NBA Draft<\/p>\n

Seasons at Bowling Green: unknown<\/p>\n

Seasons played with Warriors: did not make the team<\/p>\n

Nate Thurmond – center\"March<\/p>\n

March 10, 1973; Atlanta, GA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Golden State Warriors center Nate Thurmond (42) in action against the Atlanta Hawks at The Omni during the 1972-73 season. Also pictured is Warriors forward Cazzie Russell (32). Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n

Draft year and position: first round (third pick, third overall), 1963 NBA Draft<\/p>\n

Seasons at Bowling Green: three<\/p>\n

Seasons played with Warriors: 11 – Hall of Fame<\/p>\n

Walt Piatkowski – forward\"Sep<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Draft year and position: eighth round (seventh pick, 99th overall), 1968 NBA Draft<\/p>\n

Seasons at Bowling Green: three<\/p>\n

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Seasons played with Warriors: did not make the team<\/p>\n

All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.<\/p>\n

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