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Top 25 Golden State Warriors in franchise history

By Carlos Murillo

Jun 19, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts before game seven of the NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 19, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts before game seven of the NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /
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15. Joe Barry Carroll

Unfortunately for Joe Barry Carroll, context overshadows a really good career. Prior to the 1980 Draft, the Warriors traded away Robert Parish and the pick that turned into Kevin McHale in order to acquire the top pick. There was little Carroll could have done to alleviate the pain of the realization that one of the most dominant teams in league history was formed because of you.

Carroll played seven really solid seasons with the team. He was better than Parish ever was as a Warrior. He became a really dominant center on both ends of the floor. He was a fantastic scorer with the ability to protect the paint better than anyone in franchise history until Adonal Foyle came around.

During his rookie season, he was named to the All-Rookie team by averaging 18.9 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game. He increased his efficiency the next season, but his numbers were mostly same across the board. Then he averaged over 20 points per game over his next four seasons. He left to play in Italy during the 1984-85 NBA season, won a championship, then returned to the United States. In ’87, he was named an All-Star.

He’s fourth in offensive rebounds, third in defensive rebounds, and second in blocks in franchise history. His 20.4 points per game average is ninth highest in team history as well. He never became a Hall of Famer like McHale and Parrish, but he was a very good All-Star for the Warriors.

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