Who is the greatest no. 23 in Warriors history?

Mitch Richmond (1989-91)

The Run-TMC era was short, but great.

Mitch Richmond was one third of one of the most exciting triumvirates in NBA history. The 6’5 shooting guard played just three seasons with the Golden State Warriors, but left his mark on the franchise in that time.

The Warriors drafted Richmond 5th overall out of Kansas State University in the 1988 draft. He would average 22 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 4.2 assists in his first professional season. Richmond would be named the Rookie of the Year for his efforts.

Playing alongside Tim Hardaway and Chris Mullin, the Warriors would win a lot of games playing a very up-tempo, high-scoring type of game. He complemented the other two well, balancing out the big three’s attack. Hardaway was the facilitator with the handles, Mullin was the shooter, and Richmond was a great finisher at the rim.

In his three seasons with Golden State, Richmond averaged 22.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 3.4 assists, shooting 48.6 percent from the field and 35.7 percent from three. He helped the Warriors advance to the second round of the playoffs twice, leading them to an upset of the second seeded San Antonio Spurs in the 1991 playoffs.

Richmond was a fan-favorite that electrified arenas with his star teammates. His Warriors career was short, but he had a great run that has turned him into an icon in franchise history. He would go on to have a Hall of Fame career after Golden State traded him away.

Richmond was a key cog in one of the best eras in Golden State Warriors franchise history.

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