Every Utah player drafted by the Golden State Warriors
Let's take a look at every player who has been drafted by the Warriors out of Utah.
The Golden State Warriors have built their teams through various methods, but the NBA draft remains their most successful approach. The majority of the Warriors' top players have either been selected directly in the annual draft or acquired through trades during that same night. Over the years, the Warriors have taken many of their stars via the draft, but they have also signed notable players from different backgrounds.
To highlight the schools from which Dubs have emerged, a closer look was taken at the players drafted by the Warriors from Utah. Here is a list of every Utah player drafted by the Golden State Warriors:
1. Vern Gardner - guard, drafted in the 1st round (6th pick, 6th overall) in 1949 BAA Draft. Played with the Warriors for 3 seasons.
2. Glen Smith - center, drafted in the 10th round of the 1952 NBA Draft. Did not make the team.
3. Peter Williams - forward, drafted in the 7th round (6th pick, 145th overall) in 1983 NBA Draft. Played with the Warriors for 4 seasons, but did not make the final roster.
4. Pace Mannion - forward, drafted in the 2nd round (19th pick, 43rd overall) in 1983 NBA Draft. Played with the Warriors for 4 seasons and made the final roster.
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