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Draft Rewind: Warriors select Miami’s Rick Barry with No. 2 overall pick in 1965

Before the Warriors are on the clock in 2020, Warriors Wire is rewinding through Golden State’s draft history to highlight memorable picks.

Before the Golden State Warriors are on the clock with the No. 2 overall selection next month, Warriors Wire is rewinding through Golden State’s draft history to highlight some of the most memorable picks — trades, surprises, busts, sleepers and everything in between.

With less than a week away from the 2020 NBA draft, Warriors Wire is looking back at the only time in franchise history Golden State was on the clock with the No. 2 overall pick.

Luckily for the Warriors, Bob Feerick and Alex Hannum were able to land a future Hall of Famer with the second pick in the 1965 NBA draft.

May 6, 1965

After registering a 17-63 record in the 1964-65 season, the San Francisco Warriors held the first and second overall picks in the 1965 NBA draft. With three players off the board before the draft began due to territorial picks, the Warriors opened the draft by selecting Fred Hetzel out of Davidson.

While Hetzel went on to earn a spot on the NBA’s All-Rookie Team, the Warriors struck gold with their second choice in the first round. With the No. 2 overall selection in the 1965 draft, the Warriors picked Rick Barry out of Miami.

During his final season at Miami, Barry’s impressive 37.4 points per game on 52.2% shooting from the field earned the junior forward consensus All-American honors.

Barry’s elite scoring ability quickly translated to the professional level. As a rookie, Barry averaged 25.7 points on 43.9% shooting from the field. Barry added 10.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game. Over his debut season in the Bay Area, Barry scored 40 or more points on seven occasions, with his career-high 57 points coming against the New York Knicks. With Barry in the lineup, the Warriors improved their win total from 17 victories to 35.

Along with spots on the All-NBA First Team, All-Rookie Team and All-Star Team, Barry went on to win the NBA’s Rookie of the Year award.

Barry’s list of accolades continued throughout his historic career and beyond. The Hall of Fame forward registered eight trips to the NBA All-Star Game and a scoring title. In 1996, Barry was named one of the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players of All-Time for the league’s 50th anniversary.

During a run to the NBA title in 1975, Barry was named Finals MVP after Golden State’s championship sweep over the Washington Bullets.

Other notable members of the 1965 draft class included Bill Bradley, Gail Goodrich, Jerry Sloan, Billy Cunningham, Dick Van Arsdale, Tom Van Arsdale and Flynn Robinson.

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Draft History: Warriors select Vanderbilt’s Festus Ezeli with final pick in 2012 first round

Before the Warriors are on the clock in 2020, Warriors Wire is rewinding through Golden State’s draft history to highlight memorable picks.

With two picks in the first round of the 2012 NBA draft, general manager Bob Myers eyed a pair of players the Golden State Warriors could build around their young backcourt tandem of Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson.

Following North Carolina’s Harrison Barnes landing in the Bay Area with the No. 7 overall pick in the draft, Myers and Mark Jackson targeted a prospect that can slide alongside veteran center Andrew Bogut in Golden State’s frontcourt.

June 28, 2012

To open the 2012 NBA Draft, the New Orleans Hornets and Charlotte Bobcats selected back-to-back Kentucky Wildcats with the first two picks. Anthony Davis went No. 1 to New Orleans with Michael Kidd-Gilchrist going to Charlotte at No. 2.

After selecting Barnes with their top pick in the 2012 edition of the draft, the Warriors were back on the clock with the No. 30 overall pick courtesy of the San Antonio Spurs.

With the final pick of the first round, the Warriors selected Vanderbilt’s Festus Ezeli.

In his final two seasons in Kevin Stalling’s Vanderbilt program, the 6-foot-11 center averaged double-figures in scoring. As a senior, Ezeli averaged 10.1 points per game on 53.9% shooting from the field with 5.9 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game. Along with the Commodores center, Jefferey Taylor and John Jenkins joined a group of three players to be selected in the 2012 draft from Vanderbilt.

Along with an SEC tournament championship in 2012, the trio featuring Ezeli, Taylor and Jenkins led the Commodores to three appearances in the NCAA tournament.

Once he was drafted by Golden State, Ezeli’s rookie training wheels came off rather quickly. While Bogut dealt with injuries, the first-year center was thrust into the starting lineup. During his rookie season, Ezeli started a career-high 41 games while averaging 4.0 boards, 2.4 points, and 0.9 blocks per contest.

In his sophomore year in the NBA, Ezeli sealed his spot as a member of the Golden State Warriors 2015 championship team. During Golden State’s postseason run to the Finals, Ezeli averaged 3.5 points and 3.1 rebounds in 9.2 minutes per contest.

Watch highlights from Ezeli’s 2015 season in Golden State via YouTube:

Following three seasons in Golden State, Ezeli signed with the Portland Trail Blazers in 2016. However, injuries hampered Ezeli’s career in the Pacific Northwest. After missing the entire season with a knee injury, Ezeli was waived by the Trail Blazers in 2017.

Other notable members of the 2012 draft class include Bradley Beal, Damian Lillard, Andre Drummond, John Henson, Evan Fournier, Draymond Green and Khris Middleton.

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Draft Rewind: Warriors select Troy Murphy out of Notre Dame in 2001 first round

Before the Warriors are on the clock in 2020, Warriors Wire is rewinding through Golden State’s draft history to highlight memorable picks.

In the 2001 NBA Draft, the Golden State Warriors were busy with three picks, including two in the top 14 selections. After bringing Michigan State’s Jason Richardson to their wing unit at No. 5, the Warriors were eyeing a prospect that could fit the frontcourt with the No. 14 overall pick in the draft.

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June 27, 2001

With the first overall pick, the Washington Wizards started the 2001 draft by selecting Kwame Brown out of Georgia’s Glynn Academy. Just four picks later, the Warriors drafted the high-flying Richardson with the No. 5 selection.

Brian Winters and Garry St. Jean’s night wasn’t over after the top five. The Golden State Warriors were back on the clock near the end of the lottery. With the No. 14 pick in the 2001 draft, the Warriors landed Troy Murphy out of Notre Dame.

During his three seasons in South Bend, Murphy never averaged below 19.2 points and 9.2 rebounds in his college career. Murphy tallied 21.8 points on 47.1% from the field in his junior season with 9.2 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per contest.

Despite his solid numbers, Murphy performed slightly better as a sophomore. In the 1999-2000 season, the 6-foot-11 big man recorded 22.7 points on 49.2 % shooting from the field with 10.3 boards and 1.0 blocks per contest.

In his final two seasons at Notre Dame, Murphy earned a bevy of accolades, including Consensus First Team All-American and Big East Player of the Year. Murphy earned the honors in back-to-back seasons as a sophomore and junior. In 2016, Murphy was inducted into Notre Dame’s Ring of Honor.

As a rookie, Murphy started slowly with Golden State, averaging 5.9 points on 42.7% shooting from the field with 3.9 rebounds in 17.1 minutes per game. Despite his underwhelming rookie season, Murphy broke out in his second year in the Bay Area.

Murphy finished second in the NBA’s Most Improved Player award, registering 11.7 points on 45.1% shooting from the field with 10.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game. Murphy went on to average a double-double in three out of his six seasons in Golden State.

In 2007, the Warriors included Murphy in an eight-player trade with the Indiana Pacers that landed the Warriors Stephen Jackson and Al Harrington.

After his time in Indiana, the Notre Dame product went on to play for the Los Angeles Lakers, New Jersey Nets, Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks in his 13-year career in the association.

Other notable members of the 2001 NBA draft class included Pau Gasol, Joe Johnson, Richard Jefferson, Zach Randolph, Brendan Haywood, Gerald Wallace, Tony Parker, Gilbert Arenas and Brian Scalabrine.

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Draft Rewind: Warriors select Adonal Foyle out of Colgate in 1997 first round

Before the Warriors are on the clock in 2020, Warriors Wire is rewinding through Golden State’s draft history to highlight memorable picks.

In the 1997 NBA Draft, the Warriors were able to find a prospect that would remain in the Bay Area for the next 10 seasons.

June 25, 1997

The San Antonio Spurs opened the 1997 edition of the NBA draft by selecting future Hall of Fame power forward Tim Duncan. Before the top-10 picks came to a close, the Golden State’s Garry St. Jean and P.J. Carlesimo were on the clock.

With the No. 9 pick in the draft, the Golden State Warriors landed Adonal Foyle out of Colgate University.

While helping push Colgate to two trips to the NCAA Tournament, the 6-foot-10 center averaged 20.4 points on 56.6% shooting from the field with 12.7 rebounds and 5.7 blocks during his three-year stint with the Raiders.

In his final season at Colgate, the center averaged an eye-opening 6.4 blocks per contest. Prior to declaring for the NBA draft, Foyle was the NCAA’s all-time leader in blocks with 492.

Along with winning Patriot League Player of the Year in back-to-back seasons, Bey earned a spot on the AP All-American Third-team.

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As a rookie, Foyle played in 55 games, tallying 3.0 points on 40.6% shooting from the field with 3.3 rebounds and 0.9 blocks per contest.

After developing into a frontcourt contributor, Foyle went on to play 10 consecutive seasons in the Bay Area. Over his 10 year career with the Warriors, Foyle averaged 5.0 rebounds, 4.4 points and 1.8 blocks per contest.

Watch highlights from Foyle’s run with the Warriors via YouTube:

Before retiring in 2009, Foyle recorded minutes for the Orlando Magic and the Memphis Grizzlies. Once his playing days were over, Foyle joined the Magic’s front office as the team’s director of player development until 2012.

Foyle currently serves as a basketball analyst for post-game commentary on ABC 7’s “After the Game” in the Bay Area.

Other notable members of the 1997 NBA Draft class included Chauncey Billups and Tracy McGrady.

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Draft Rewind: Warriors select UCLA’s Kevon Looney in 2015 first round

Before the Warriors are on the clock in 2020, Warriors Wire is rewinding through Golden State’s draft history to highlight memorable picks.

Leading up to the 2020 NBA Draft in November, Warriors Wire is rewinding through Golden State’s draft history to highlight some of the most memorable picks — trades, surprises, busts, sleepers and everything in between.

After coming off a run to the NBA Finals for the first time in 40 seasons, the Warriors were eyeing a prospect that could help stretch Golden State’s championship window. With Andrew Bogut, Marresse Speights and Festus Ezeli playing significant roles in Golden State’s offense, the Warriors were looking for a prospect to add to their frontcourt.

June 25, 2015

Similar to the 2020 NBA draft, the Minnesota Timberwolves opened the 2015 edition of draft night by selecting Karl Anthony-Towns out of Kentucky with the first overall pick.

Fast forward to the final pick in the first round, and the duo of Bob Myers and Steve Kerr were on the clock. With the No. 30 overall selection, the Warriors landed UCLA big man Kevon Looney.

During his only season in Pasadena, the 6-foot-9 freshman averaged 11.6 points on 47.0% shooting from the field with 9.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.3 steals in 36 games. The former McDonald’s All-American earned spots on the Pac-12 All-Freshman Team and the Pac-12 All-Second Team.

Watch Looney get drafted by the Warriors in 2015 via YouTube:

During his rookie season alongside Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, the UCLA product only played in five games at the NBA level. Over the course of his brief stint with Golden State as a rookie, Looney averaged 1.8 point son 57.1% shooting from the field with 2.0 rebounds per contest.

Despite limited playing time, Looney continued to improve with the Warriors. After only starting in eight games in his first three seasons with Golden State, Looney blossomed into a regular contributor for Kerr, starting in 24 games during the 2018-19 season.

While injuries have played a factor in Looney’s time with the Warriors, the former Bruin became a part of Golden State lore after a handful of formidable performances in the 2018-19 postseason.

In Golden State’s playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers in 2019, Looney recorded a career-high 19 points on 6-of-6 shooing with five rebounds in only 19 minutes. Fast forward to the 2019 Western Conference, Looney stamped another career-high performance. The gritty Golden State center grabbed 14 boards in a closeout game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Looney added 12 points on 5-of-7 shooting from the field in game four.

In 2019-20, Looney was only limited to 20 games as he dealt with a bevy of different injuries. In May, Looney underwent season-ending surgery to fix a core muscle problem that was lingering.

After missing 45 games lasts season, Looney is healthy and expected to return to Golden State’s rotation at the start of the 2020-21 season.

Other notable members of the 2015 draft class included Ohio State’s D’Angelo Russell, Latvia’s Kristaps Porzingis, Kelly Oubre out of Kansas, Louisville’s Montrezl Harrell, Myles Turner out of Texas and Kentucky’s Devin Booker.

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Draft Rewind: Warriors select LSU’s Anthony Randolph in 2008 first round

Before the Warriors are on the clock in 2020, Warriors Wire is rewinding through Golden State’s draft history to highlight memorable picks.

Before they had eyes for Stephen Curry in the 2009 NBA Draft, Don Nelson and Chris Mullin were trying to find the missing piece to Golden State’s playoff run. Before the 2008 draft, the Warriors finished with a 48-34 record, missing the playoffs by only two games.

With Monta Ellis and Baron Davis on the wings, and former first-rounder Patrick O’Bryant struggling to adjust to the NBA level, the Warriors need to add a piece to the frontcourt before contending for a place in the playoffs.

June 25, 2008

The Chicago Bulls began the 2009 edition of the NBA Draft by selecting March Madness phenom Derrick Rose out of Memphis with the first overall selection.

Along with Rose, future NBA All-Stars Kevin Love and Russell Westbrook went off the board in the top-five picks of the 2009 draft. Fast forward to the end of the lottery, and the Golden State Warriors were on the clock.

With the No. 14 pick in the draft, Nelson and Mullin landed Louisiana State University standout Anthony Randolph. During his first and only season in Baton Rouge, the 6-foot-11 prospect averaged 15.6 points on 46.4% shooting from the field with 8.5 rebounds, 2.3 blocks, 1.2 assist and 1.1 steals. Following his impressive first season at LSU, Randolph was named to the SEC-All-Freshman First Team.

During his rookie season in the Bay Area, the 19-year-old forward averaged 7.9 points 46.2% from the field, with 5.8 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per contest. Randolph started 22 of the 63 games he suited up for a rookie.

Randolph built on his steady rookie play in 2009-10, bumping his scoring averages up to 11.6 points on 44.3% shooting with 5.8 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game. During the next season, Randolph was included in a trade with the New York Knicks. The Warriors traded Randolph, Kelenna Azubuike, Ronny Turiaf and a future second-round pick for David Lee.

After short stints in New York, Minnesota and Denver, the former Golden State first-rounder opted to play overseas.

Randolph spent two seasons playing for PBC Lokomotiv Kuban in Russia before moving to Real Madrid. Over his four seasons in La Liga, Randolph won the EuroLeague championship in 2018, the Spanish League championship twice and the Spanish Supercup three times.

Along with Rose, Love and Westbrook, other notable members of the 2008 NBA Draft class included Brook Lopez, Roy Hibbert, Marreese Speights, JaVale McGee, Serge Ibaka, Nicola Batum, George Hill, DeAndre Jordan, Goran Dragic.

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Draft Rewind: Warriors select Baylor’s Ekpe Udoh in 2010 first round

Before the Warriors are on the clock in 2020, Warriors Wire is rewinding through Golden State’s draft history to highlight memorable picks.

Before the Golden State Warriors are on the clock with the No. 2 selection in the 2020 NBA Draft, Warriors Wire is rewinding through Golden State’s draft catalog to highlight some of the most memorable picks — trades, surprises, busts, sleepers and everything in between.

After landing Stephen Curry with the No. 7 pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, Larry Riley and Keith Smart had the opportunity to build around their NBA All-Rookie Team member.

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June 24, 2010

The Washington Wizards kicked off the 2010 edition of the NBA Draft by selecting John Wall out of the University of Kentucky. The Sacramento Kings capped off the top five by taking Wall’s teammate DeMarcus Cousins. Following the future Golden State center heading to California’s capital, the Warriors were on the clock.

After finishing with a 26-56 record, the Warriors were slated to pick in the top-10 for the second consecutive season. With the No. 6 pick in the 2010 draft, the Warriors penned Ekpe Udoh out of Baylor.

After spending his first two college seasons at Michigan, the 6-foot-10 forward spent the final season of his college career in the Big 12 with Baylor. During his only season in Waco, Udoh averaged 13.9 points on 49% from the field with 9.8 rebounds and 3.7 blocks per game.

Before declaring for the draft, Udoh was named as an honorable mention for the AP All-American Team along with earning bids to the All-Big 12 Second Team and All-Big 12 Defensive Team.

With Curry and Monta Ellis in the backcourt, Udoh averaged 4.1 points on 43.7% shooting from the field with 3.1 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in 17.8 minutes per contest as a rookie.

Watch a highlight from Udoh’s rookie season in the Bay Area via YouTube:

During the 2011-12 season, the Warriors included Udoh in a deal that sent Monta Ellis, Kwame Brown and the Baylor product to the Milwaukee Bucks for Andrew Bogut and Stephen Jackson. After two and a half seasons in Milwaukee, Udoh signed a contract with the Los Angeles Clippers. Following one season in Southern California, the shot-blocking big man opted to play in Europe for Fenerbahçe.

On his way to winning a EuroLeague championship with Fenerbahçe in 2017, Udoh was named to the All-EuroLeague First team and EuroLeague Final Four Most Valuable Player. During his time with Fenerbahçe, Udoh played with former No. 1 overall pick Anthony Bennett and current Sacramento Kings wing Bogdan Bogdanović.

Following his two seasons in Turkey, Udoh returned to the NBA with the Utah Jazz in 2017. Udoh spent two seasons with the Jazz, averaging 2.5 points on 57.3% shooting from the field with 2.1 rebounds in 9.9 minutes per contest.

Along with Wall and Cousins, other notable members of the 2010 NBA Draft class included Gordon Hayward, Paul George, Evan Turner, Derrick Favors, Eric Bledsoe, Avery Bradley, Patrick Patterson, Ed Davis, Al-Farouq Aminu and Lance Stephenson.

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Draft Rewind: Warriors select Bradley’s Patrick O’Bryant in 2006 first round

Before the Warriors are on the clock in 2020, Warriors Wire is rewinding through Golden State’s draft history to highlight memorable picks.

Before the Golden State Warriors make the No. 2 selection in the 2020 NBA Draft, Warriors Wire is rewinding through Golden State’s draft catalog to highlight some of the most memorable selections — trades, surprises, busts, sleepers and everything in between.

In 2006, the Warriors eyed a big man prospect after a surprising run in the NCAA Tournament.

June 28, 2006

The Toronto Raptors started the 2006 NBA Draft selecting Italy’s Andrea Bargnani with the first overall pick. Eight picks later, Chris Mullin and Don Nelson were on the clock. With the No. 9 pick, the Warriors landed Patrick O’Bryant out of Bradley.

During his final season in the Missouri Valley Conference, Bradley tallied 13.4 points on 55.2% shooting from the field with 8.3 rebounds and 2.9 blocks per game.

In the 2006 NCAA Tourament, O’Bryant helped lead No. 13 seed Bradley past Kansas and Pittsburgh for a spot in the Sweet Sixteen. Although Bradley could not complete the Cinderella story, losing to top-seeded Memphis, O’Bryant’s performance during March Madness boosted his draft stock.

After a foot injury took the Golden State rookie out of training camp, the 7-footer saw limited action in this debut season in the Bay Area. O’Bryant averaged 1.9 points on 31.3% shooting from the field, with 1.3 rebounds in 7.4 minutes per contest. The 20-year-old ended his rookie season playing only 16 games.

His struggles lingered into his sophomore year in the NBA. O’Bryant was sent down to Golden State’s D League affiliate in Bakersfield. With his trip to the Bakersfield Jam taking up part of his season, O’Bryant only appeared in the Warriors rotation 24 times in the 2007-08 season.

Watch highlights from O’Bryant’s 2007-08 season via YouTube:

Following his second season with the Warriors, O’Bryant signed a deal with the Boston Celtics in the offseason. The Bradley product suited up for the Celtics and the Toronto Raptors before his time in the NBA came to a close after the 2009-10 season.

During his career, O’Bryant averaged 2.1 points on 49.4% shooting from the field with 1.4 rebounds in 90 games.

After his time in the NBA ended, O’Bryant played in Europe, Puerto Rico, China and Canada. In 2012, O’Bryant was named Puerto Rico’s BSN Defensive Player of the Year. In 2018, the former Warriors big man joined The Trilogy in The BIG 3 League.

Notable members of the 2006 NBA Draft class included LaMarcus Aldridge, Brandon Roy, Rudy Gay, J.J. Redick, Rajon Rondo, Kyle Lowry and Paul Milsap.

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Draft Rewind: Warriors select Arizona State’s Ike Diogu in 2005 first round

With the No. 9 overall selection in the 2005 NBA Draft, the Golden State Warriors landed power forward Ike Diogu out of Arizona State.

Despite draft season winding down, there’s still little clarity on which direction the Golden State Warriors will go with the No. 2 overall selection in the 2020 NBA Draft.

With Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Andrew Wiggins in place, the Warriors are in the position to win now. If the Warriors want to compete at the top of the Western Conference as soon as next season, Bob Myers and Steve Kerr could eye a player that can make an impact in year one. However, the Warriors will have the option to add a prospect with potential that Kerr can develop for the future.

There’s also the chance the Warriors opt to move the pick for a later selection or a proven veteran.

Before the Warriors make their highly anticipated pick, Warriors Wire is rewinding through Golden State’s draft history to highlight some of the most memorable selections — trades, surprises, busts, sleepers and everything in between.

June 28, 2005

The Milwaukee Bucks opened the 2005 NBA Draft by selecting future Golden State center Andrew Bogut with the first overall selection. Fast forward eight picks later and the Warriors were on the clock.

After finishing the 2004-05 season with a 34-49 record, Chris Mullin and Mike Montgomery landed Ike Diogu out of Arizona State with the No. 9 pick.

On his way to earning a bid to the All-American Second-Team, Diogu averaged 22.8 points on 57.5% shooting from the field with 9.8 rebounds, 2.3 blocks and 1.3 assists per contest. Following his junior year at Arizona State, Diogu was named Pac-10 Player of the Year.

In his first season in the Bay Area, the 22-year-old tallied 7.0 points on 53.4% from the field with 3.3 rebounds and 0.4 blocks in 14.9 minutes per game.

Watch highlights from Diogu’s rookie season via YouTube:

Despite a steady first impression, Diogu’s time in Golden State didn’t last long. The Warriors included Diogu in a seven-player trade with the Indiana Pacers headlined by Stephen Jackson and Al Harrington.

Following his stint in Indiana, Diguo continued to bounce around the association for the rest of his career. During his six seasons in the NBA, Diogu averaged 6.0 points on 50.9% shooting from the field with 3.1 rebounds per game.

After his time in the NBA came to a close in 2012, Diogu impressed in the D-League. In 2014, the former Golden State first-rounder was named D-League impact Player of the Year.

Other notable members from the 2005 NBA Draft class included Deron Williams, Chris Paul, Andrew Bynum, Danny Granger, Jarrett Jack and David Lee. Current Warriors broadcasting analyst Kelenna Azubuike is a member of the 2005 class as an undrafted free agent.

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Draft Rewind: Warriors trade Vince Carter to Raptors for Antawn Jamison in 1998 First Round

After drafting Vince Carter with the No. 5 pick in the 1998 NBA Draft, the Warriors traded him to the Toronto Raptors for Antawn Jamison.

With draft night rapidly approaching, there’s still a cloud of mystery over what the Golden State Warriors will do when they’re on the clock with the No. 2 overall selection on Nov. 18.

Will Bob Myers and Steve Kerr trade the pick? Will the Warriors add to the frontcourt or find a player that can play behind Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson? Do they prioritize finding a player that can help them win now, or are they looking to the future? All questions that will play a role in the Golden State Warriors draft for 2020.

Before the Warriors ink the name of their future rookie on the draft card, Warriors Wire is rewinding through Golden State’s draft history to highlight some of the most memorable selections — trades, surprises, busts, sleepers and everything in between.

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In 1998, the Warriors triggered a blockbuster trade between two future All-Stars that would each play over 15 seasons in the NBA.

June 24, 1998

The Los Angeles Clippers started the 1998 NBA Draft by selecting center Michael Olowokandi out of Pacific University. The Vancouver Grizzlies followed by drafting Arizona’s Mike Bibby. Capping off the top three picks were the Denver Nuggets’ selection of Raef LaFrentz out of Kansas.

After a pair of teammates were selected with back-to-back picks at four and five, things got interesting. Shortly after the Golden State Warriors and Toronto Raptors made their picks, the two teams swapped players. The Warriors traded North Carolina’s Vince Carter (the No. 5 pick) to the Toronto Raptors for his Tarheel teammate Antawn Jamison (the No. 4 pick).

Watch the moment the Warriors selected Carter via YouTube:

On his way to winning the Naismith and Wooden awards during his junior season at Chapel Hill, Jamison averaged 22.2 points on 57.9 shooting from the field with 10.5 rebounds per contest.

Jamison’s impressive play leaked into his rookie season with the Warriors. The forward earned a bid to the NBA’s All-Rookie Second Team, averaging 9.6 points on 45.2% shooting from the field with 6.4 rebounds per game.

During his career in the Bay Area, Jamison was able to record steady numbers. However, the team around him struggled. Jamison’s Warriors failed to reach the postseason over his six-season tenure.

Carter’s time with the franchise that traded for him started a little differently. After being named Rookie of the Year in 1998, it only took the “Half-Man/Half-Amazing” till his sophomore season to lead the Raptors to the playoffs.

In seven seasons with Toronto, Carter was named to the Eastern Conference All-Star team six times. Once Jamison left the Bay Area, the former North Carolina product was able to reach the All-Star game twice with the Washington Wizards.

Despite their draft-day trade, the Tarheel duo went on to play long and successful careers in the association. Over his 16 season career, Jamison averaged 18.5 points on 45.1% shooting from the field with 7.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game.

Carter’s storied NBA career recently came to an end in the 2019-20 season. Over 22 seasons, “Vinsanity” averaged 16.7 points on 43.5% shooting with 4.3 rebounds and 3.1 assists per contest.

Alongside Jamison and Carter, other notable members of the 1998 draft class included Dirk Nowitzki, Paul Pierce, Jason Williams, Larry Hughes, Rashard Lewis and Al Harrington. Brad Miller and Earl Boykins highlighted undrafted free agents from the 1998 class.

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