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NBA Draft Rewind: Warriors select Harrison Barnes out of North Carolina in 2012 first round

When they were on the clock in the first round of the 2012 NBA Draft, the Golden State Warriors landed North Carolina’s Harrison Barnes.

With an extended offseason in front of them, the Golden State Warriors will have plenty of time to prepare for their highly anticipated 2020 NBA Draft pick. After a league-worst 15-50 season, the Warriors will be on the clock in the top-five of the draft for the first time since 2002. 

Before November’s draft arrives on the calendar, 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.

In 2012, the Warriors landed a blue-chip prospect out of one of the top basketball programs in the nation. 

June 28, 2012

In the 2012 edition of the NBA Draft, the New Orleans Hornets kicked things off with their selection of Anthony Davis out of the University of Kentucky with the first overall pick. With the very next pick, Davis’ Kentucky teammate Michael Kidd-Gilchrist went off the board to the Charlotte Bobcats. 

Fast forward a handful of picks, and the Golden State Warriors were on the clock with the No. 7 overall selection. With his first official pick as general manager of the Warriors, Bob Myers inked the name Harrison Barnes on Golden State’s draft card. 

In his final season at North Carolina, Barnes earned a nod to the All-American Second Team, averaging 17.1 points on 44.0% shooting from the field with 5.2 rebounds, 1.1 assist and 1.1 steals in 38 games. 

Prior to his arrival at Chapel Hill, Barnes was widely considered a top-tier high school prospect. At the high school level, the Iowa native earned McDonald’s All-American and Mr. Basketball USA honors. 

As a rookie, Barnes started 81 games for Mark Jackson. The young forward averaged 9.2 points on 43.9% shooting from the field with 4.1 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 25.4 minutes per contest. After a strong rookie campaign, Barnes earned a spot on the NBA’s All-Rookie First Team. 

Watch highlights from Barnes’ rookie season via YouTube: 

Alongside Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, the North Carolina product played a key factor in Golden State’s run to a championship in 2015. 

After four seasons in Golden State, Barnes signed a lucrative contract with the Dallas Mavericks. In 2020, the former Golden Stater capped off his seventh season in the league as a member of the Sacramento Kings. 

Other notable members of the 2012 draft class include Florida’s Bradley Beal, Weber State’s Damian Lillard, Connecticut’s Andre Drummond, Michigan State’s Green and Texas A&M’s Khris Middleton.  

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Draft Rewind: Warriors select Latvia’s Andris Biedriņš in 2004 first round

With the No. 11 pick in the 2004 NBA Draft, the Golden State Warriors selected young big-man Andris Biedriņš out of Latvia.

With scrimmages underway in the NBA’s restart, the Golden State Warriors are outside the Orlando Bubble. Their league-worst 15-50 record didn’t earn the Warriors a trip to Disney World. Instead, the Warriors will be in line for a top-five draft pick for the first time since 2002.

While mock drafts try to predict what Bob Myers and Steve Kerr will do when Golden State is on the clock, Warriors Wire is looking back. Before October’s draft, 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.

In 2004, the Golden State Warriors turned to Latvia with their first-round pick.

June 24, 2004

In 2004, the Orlando Magic were on the clock to kick off the draft. The Magic selected Dwight Howard out of Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy with the first overall pick. After prospects like Shaun Livingston, Andre Iguodala, Ben Gordon, Josh Childress and Luol Deng went off the board in the top 10, the Golden State Warriors were on the clock at No. 11.

After a 37 win season, general manager Garry St. Jean landed Andris Biedriņš out of Latvia in the first round.

Before coming to the Bay Area, Biedriņš played two seasons with the Latvian team KB Skonto.

As a rookie, the 18-year-old played in 30 games for the Warriors, averaging 3.6 points and 3.9 rebounds in 12.8 minutes per game. After three years in the league, Biedriņš production grew to 10.5 points and 9.8 rebounds per contest in 2007-08.

Biedriņš was a key piece in Golden State’s upset of the Dallas Mavericks in the “We Believe” year. The seven-footer played in 11 postseason games in 2007, tallying 6.4 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.5 blocks for the Warriors.

The 2004 first-round draft pick went on to play nine seasons with the Warriors. Biedriņš capped off his 10-year career in 2014 after playing one season for the Utah Jazz.

Other notable members of the 2004 draft class included Prentiss High School’s Al Jefferson, Oak Hill Academy’s Josh Smith. St. Benedict’s Prep’s J.R. Smith, Brazil’s Anderson Varejao and Saint Joseph’s Jameer Nelson.

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Draft Rewind: Warriors select France’s Mickaël Piétrus in 2003 first round

In the first round of the 2003 NBA Draft, the Golden State Warriors selected France’s Mickaël Piétrus with the No. 11 overall pick.

While 22 teams prepare for the restart of the NBA season, the Golden State Warriors are one of eight teams on the outside of the Orlando Bubble. With the Warriors season officially over, it’s time to turn the page to draft season in Golden State. Their league-worst 15-50 record has locked the Warriors into a top-five selection in the 2020 Draft.

With months on the calendar until October’s draft day, 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.

In a storied class that has grown into draft day lore, the Golden State Warriors were owners of the No. 11 overall pick.

June 26, 2003

The Cleveland Cavaliers opened the 2003 edition of the NBA Draft, selecting LeBron James out of St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Akron, Ohio. Future NBA All-Stars Carmelo Anthony, Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade all went off the board in the top five selections.

The Warriors were on the clock outside of the top 10 picks. With the No. 11 overall selection, Golden State general manager Garry St. Jean selected French prospect Mickaël Piétrus.

Before coming to the NBA, Piétrus spent 1999-2003 playing for Élan Béarnais in France’s Pro A league.

In his first season with the Warriors, Piétrus played 53 games, starting in 22 contests. As a rookie, Piétrus averaged 5.3 points, 2.2 rebounds, 0.6 steals and 0.5 assists per game. Before joining the Orlando Magic in 2009, Piétrus played five seasons in the Bay Area.

Piétrus served a role in Golden State’s prized “We Believe” season in 2006-07. The French forward started in 38 games, averaging 11.1 points and 4.5 rebounds per game. Piétrus played in all 11 games of Golden State’s playoff run, averaging 19 minutes per contest.

Pietrus capped off his 10-year NBA career in 2013 with the Toronto Raptors.

Outside of James, Bosh and Wade, other notable players from the 2003 draft include Central Michigan’s Chris Kaman, Xavier’s David West, Georgia’s Zaza Pachulia and Creighton’s Kyle Korver.

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Draft Rewind: Warriors select Italy’s Marco Belinelli in 2007 first round

In the 2007 edition of the NBA Draft, the Golden State Warriors landed Italian shooting guard Marco Belinelli with in the first round.

As the league’s restart is looming, players across the NBA have officially entered the Orlando Bubble. However, the Golden State Warriors will be watching from home With the league’s worst record at 15-50, the Warriors are one of eight teams on the outside of the bubble.

With no hoops on Golden State’s calendar, Bob Myers and Steve Kerr can turn their attention to the NBA Draft. For the first time since 2002, the Warriors will have the opportunity to make a selection in the top-five picks.

Before Golden State hits the clock in October, Warriors Wire is rewinding through the organization’s draft history to highlight the most memorable selections — trades, surprises, busts, sleepers and everything in between.

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In 2007, the Warriors eyed an Italian shooter in the first round of the NBA Draft.

June 28, 2007

To start the 2007 edition of the NBA Draft, the Portland Trail Blazers selected Ohio State big man Greg Oden with the first overall pick. Fast forward 17 selection, Golden State’s Chris Mullin and Don Nelson were on the clock.

Coming off a dramatic playoff run, the “We Believe” Warriors were looking to add a piece that could push them deeper into the postseason. With the No. 18 overall pick, the Warriors landed Italy’s Marco Belinelli in the first round. 

Watch the moment Belinelli became a member of the Golden State Warriors via YouTube: 

Before arriving at the NBA stage, Belinelli gained experience in Italy’s Series A with Virtus Bologna and Fortitudo Bologna.

In his rookie season in the Bay Area, Belinelli slid behind Baron Davis and Monta Ellis in Golden State’s backcourt. As a rookie, Belinelli played a limited role, averaging 2.9 points on 38.7% shooting from the field and 39.0% from beyond the arc with 0.5 assists and 0.4 rebounds per game. 

As a sophomore, Belinelli increased his playing time from 7.3 minutes to 21.0 minutes per contest. Belinelli started 23 of his 33 games in 2008-09, averaging 8.9 points on 44.2% shooting from the field and 39.7% from long distace with 2.1 assists and 1.7 boards per game.

With a bevy of wings on the roster in 2009, the Warriors moved their former first-rounder to the Toronto Raptors for veteran Devean George.                                                                                                                                                   A decade later, Belinelli has some hardware in his trophy room. The former Golden State guard is an NBA Finals champion (2014) with the San Antonio Spurs and a 3-Point Contest Champion (2014).

Other notable players from the 2007 NBA draft class include Kevin Durant, Florida’s Al Horford, USC’s Nick Young and Spain’s Marc Gasol. 

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Draft Rewind: Warriors select Maryland’s Joe Smith with first overall pick in 1995

With the first overall selection in the 1995 NBA Draft, the Golden State Warriors landed forward Joe Smith out of the University of Maryland.

As the Golden State Warriors sit on the outside of the Orlando Bubble, Bob Myers and Steve Kerr will have a jumpstart preparing for the NBA Draft.

For the first time since 2002, the Warriors will have the opportunity to make a selection in the top-five picks. While it’s still a mystery on whom Golden State could add alongside Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, the Warriors will have a better idea of whom they can select after August’s NBA Lottery.

With months on the calendar until October’s draft, Warriors Wire is rewinding through Golden State’s draft history to highlight the most memorable selections — trades, surprises, busts, sleepers and everything in between.

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In 1995, the Golden State Warriors were the owners of the top overall selection.

June 28, 1995

After the offseason trade of Chris Webber and the early season resignation of Don Nelson, the 1994-95 Warriors struggled. Despite Latrell Sprewell’s All-Star game nod, The Warriors finished with a 26-56 record. With new head coach Rick Adelman in place, Golden State landed the first overall selection in the lottery.

To open the 1995 NBA Draft, the Warriors selected forward Joe Smith out of the University of Maryland. In his sophomore year with the Terrapins, Smith filled the boxscore, averaging 20.8 points, 10.6 rebounds, 3.0 blocks, 1.2 assists and 1.5 steals per game.

In 1995, Smith earned ACC Player of the Year, Naismith College Player of the Year and AP Player of the Year honors. However, Smith’s Terrapins were eliminated in the Sweet 16 of the 1995 NCAA Tournament.

In 82 starts as a rookie, Smith tallied 15.3 points, 8,7 rebounds, 1.6 blocks, one assist and one steal in 34.4 minutes per game. The 20-year-old finished third in Rookie of the Year voting and was named to the All-NBA Rookie First Team.

The 6-foot-10 forward doubled-down during his sophomore season, averaging a career-high 18.7 points per game in 1996-97. Despite a pair of impressive seasons, Smith was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers during the 1997-1998 season for Clarence Weatherspoon and Jim Jackson.

Over his 16-year-career, Smith wasn’t able to match his production from his first two seasons in Golden State. The 1995 first overall pick bounced around to 12 different teams in his career.

Other notable prospects from the 1995 NBA Draft class included Kevin Garnett, Alabama’s Antonio McDyess, North Carolina’s Jerry Stackhouse and Rasheed Wallace.

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NBA Draft Rewind: Warriors select St. John’s Chris Mullin in 1985 first round

In the 1985 NBA Draft, the Golden State Warriors selected future Hall of Famer Chris Mullin out of St. John’s in the first round.

For the first time in five years, the Golden State Warriors won’t be preparing for a run at the NBA Finals. The league-worst 15-50 Warriors are one of eight teams that won’t be Orlando bound for the NBA’s restart. Instead, the Warriors will have an extended offseason to prepare for the NBA Draft.

For the first time since 2002, Golden State will have the opportunity to make a selection in the top-five picks on draft day. With months on the calendar until October’s draft, Warriors Wire is rewinding through Golden State’s draft history to highlight the most memorable selections — trades, surprises, busts, sleepers and everything in between.

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In 1985, the Golden State Warriors brought in a future Hall of Famer in the top-10.

June 18, 1985

To start the 1985 edition of the draft, the New York Knicks selected power forward Patrick Ewing out of Georgetown with the top pick. After six players went off the board, the Golden State Warriors were on the clock.

After finishing the 1984-85 season with a lowly 22-80 record, Johnny Bach’s Warriors desperately needed some firepower to pair with Purvis Short and Sleepy Floyd. With the No. 7 overall pick, Golden State general manager Al Attles landed Chris Mullin out of St. John’s University.

Mullin recorded a decorated college campaign, earning Big East Player of the Year and nods to the All-American Team three times in four years. In his final season at St. John’s, Mullin capped off his Red Storm career averaging 19.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 2.1 steals per contest.

As a senior, Mullin teamed up with future Golden State Warriors coach Mark Jackson to lead St. Johns to the Final Four in the 1985 NCAA Tournament.

As a rookie, Mullin started 30 games, averaging 14 points, 2.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.3 steals in 25.3 minutes per game. In his sophomore year with Golden State, Mullin and Joe Berry Carroll helped push the Warriors to a playoff bid. George Karl’s Warriors advanced to the second round of the Western Conference postseason before being eliminated by the Los Angeles Lakers.

In 13 seasons in the Bay Area, Mullin earned five trips to the NBA All-Star Game. After his retirement in 2001, the two-time Olympic Gold Medalist became a member of the 2011 class for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

As one of six players to have their numbers retired with the franchise, Mullin’s No. 17 hangs in the rafters at San Francisco’s Chase Center. 

Along with Ewing and Mullin, other notable members of the 1985 draft class included LSU’s Karl Malone, McNeese State’s Joe Dumars, Virginia Union’s Charles Oakley and Washington’s Detlef Schrempf. 

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Draft Rewind: Warriors select Arizona’s Gilbert Arenas in 2001 second round

After drafting Jason Richardson in the 2001 first round, the Golden State Warriors added High School product Gilbert Arenas in round two.

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After a long layoff, the NBA is approaching its awaited return to action. However, the Golden State Warriors are one of eight teams who won’t be Orlando bound. With their season officially over, the next thing on Golden State’s calendar is the NBA draft.

For the first time since 2002, the Warriors will have the opportunity to make a selection in the top five. With October’s draft still months away, Warriors Wire is rewinding through Golden State’s history to find the most memorable draft day selections — trades, surprises, busts, sleepers and everything in between.

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After finishing with a 17-65 record in 2001, the Golden State Warriors owned two picks in the first 17 selections. Following adding a pair of proven college products in the first round, the Warriors finished their draft finding another eventual starter in the second round.

July 27, 2001

With the first overall selection in the 2001 Draft, the Washington Wizards started with Kwame Brown out of Glynn Academy in Georgia. To round out the top-five, the Golden State Warriors selected Jason Richardson out of Michigan State. Later in the first round, the Warriors grabbed Notre Dame’s Troy Murphy at No. 17.

General Manager Gary St. Jean and the Warriors were on the clock again near the start of the second round. With their third selection of the 2001 draft, the Warriors landed Gilbert Arenas out of the University of Arizona.

As a sophomore, Arenas started 33 games, averaging 16.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.6 steals per game. In his final season at Arizona, Arenas shot 41.6% from beyond the arc on 4.6 attempts per game.

Alongside Richard Jefferson and Luke Walton, Arenas helped lead Lute Olson’s Wildcats to a National Championship appearance in the 2001 NCAA Tournament. Arizona dropped the final game to Duke, 82-72.

Watch highlights from Arenas at Arizona via YouTube:

During his rookie campaign, Arenas started 30 games, averaging 10.9 points on 45.3% from the field with 3.7 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game. Although the addition of Golden State’s trio of impressive rookies helped, Golden State’s win total only changed by four games. In his second season with the Warriors, Arenas earned the NBA’s Most Improved Player honor, averaging 18.3 points and 6.3 assists per game.

Watch highlights from the Arizona product’s Most Improved season via YouTube:

After two seasons in Golden State, Arenas signed with the Washington Wizards, where he went on to become a three-time All-Star.

Along with “Agent Zero,” Richardson, Jefferson and Murphy, other notable selections from the 2001 draft class included Tyson Chandler, Spain’s Paul Gasol, Duke’s Shane Battier, Arkansas’ Joe Johnson, Michigan State’s Zach Randolph and France’s Tony Parker.

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Draft Rewind: Warriors select Alabama’s Latrell Sprewell in 1992 first round

In 1992, the Golden State Warriors selected forward Latrell Sprewell out of Alabama with the No. 24 overall pick in the draft.

With the league’s worst record, the Golden State Warriors will be shifting their focus to the draft, instead of preparing for a run to another NBA Finals. Although the Warriors will be on the outside of the NBA’s Orlando bubble, the defending Western Conference champions will be making a selection in the top-five of the draft.

As draft season begins to crack on, Warriors Wire is rewinding through Golden State’s draft history. Prior to October’s draft, Warriors Wire is highlighting memorable selections from the Golden State Warriors.

After getting eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Seattle Supersonics, the Golden State Warriors were saddled with the No. 24 overall pick in the 1992 draft.

June 24, 1992

The Orlando Magic opened up the 1992 NBA draft by selecting Shaquille O’Neal out of Louisiana State University with the first overall pick. Fast forward 23 selections and the Golden State Warriors were on the clock. With the first round nearly over, Don Nelson added Alabama’s Latrell Sprewell.

After transferring from Three Rivers College, Sprewell averaged 13.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, two assists, 1.3 blocks and 1.1 steals over two seasons in Tuscaloosa. Alongside fellow first-rounder Robert Horry, Sprewell helped led the Crimson Tide to back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances. In Sprewell’s senior season, the 6-foot-5 guard averaged 17.8 points and 5.2 boards per game.

Watch college highlights from Sprewell’s matchup with O’Neal via YouTube:

As a rookie, Sprewell started 69 games in Golden State. The Alabama product averaged 15.4 points, 3.8 assists and 3.5 rebounds in his first season as a Warrior. Despite Sprewell’s impressive rookie campaign, Golden State missed the playoffs for the first time in two seasons.

Watch Sprewell finish an improbable layup during his rookie season via YouTube:

Sprewell built off his rookie start, earning an All-Star bid in 1994 and 1995. Along with his All-Star game appearance, Sprewell received All-NBA First Team honors in 1994, averaging 21 points, 4.9 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 2.2 steals. Sprewell was also named to the NBA’s All-Defense Second Team in 1994.

Along with Sprewell, Horry and O’Neal, other notable members of the 1992 Draft Class included Georgetown’s Alonzo Mourning, Duke’s Christian Laettner and Pepperdine’s Doug Christie.

Draft Rewind: Warriors select high school product Monta Ellis in 2005 second round

After selecting Ike Diogu out of Arizona State in 2005 draft, the Golden State Warriors landed Monta Ellis out of Lanier High School in the second round.

As 22 teams prepare to finish the NBA season in the Orlando Bubble, the Golden State Warriors will have the opportunity to turn their attention to the draft.

For the first time since 2002, the Warriors will have the opportunity to own a top-five pick. As draft season starts to heat up, Bob Myers and Steve Kerr still have months to prepare before they’re on the clock. Before they make their first-round choice, Warriors Wire is digging back through some of Golden State’s memorable draft days.

Draymond Green’s name will always be listed as Golden State’s success story in the second round. However, before the Michigan State product landed in the Bay Area, the Warriors were fortunate finding another memorable playmaker outside of the first round.

June 28, 2005

The 2005 edition of the draft began with future Warrior Andrew Bogut getting selecting first overall by the Milwaukee Bucks. Jumping to the No. 9 overall pick, Golden State drafted Ike Diogu out of Arizona State.

Although their first-round pick never lived up to the expectation, the Warriors made up for it in the second round. With the No. 40 overall selection, the Golden State Warriors landed Monta Ellis out of Lanier High School in Mississippi.

In his rookie season, Ellis averaged 6.8 points on 41.5 from the field. The high school product added 2.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game.

Watch highlights from his rookie year via YouTube:

With his numbers doubling in his sophomore season, Ellis quickly skyrocketed to a fan favorite in the Bay Area. In his second year, the Mississippi State commit averaged 16.5 points and 4.1 assists per contest.

Alongside Baron Davis and Jason Richardson in 2007, Ellis brought home the NBA’s Most Improved Player award. The explosive shooting guard was instrumental in Golden State’s “We Believe” campaign against the Dallas Mavericks. Ellis earned a bid to the NBA’s Rookie versus Sophomore game at All-Star Weekend.

Outside of Bogut and Ellis, other notable members of the 2005 draft class included Deron Williams, Chris Paul, Danny Granger, Nate Robinson, David Lee and fellow second-round pick Lou Williams.

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