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Golden State Warriors: 5 draft picks the Dubs struck gold on

By Nathan Beighle

OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 3: Stephen Curry #30, David Lee #10, and Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors against the Orlando Magic on December 3, 2012 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2012 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 3: Stephen Curry #30, David Lee #10, and Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors against the Orlando Magic on December 3, 2012 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2012 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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CLEVELAND, OH – JUNE 08: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates with the Larry O’Brien Trophy after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game Four of the 2018 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 8, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Warriors defeated the Cavaliers 108-85 to win the 2018 NBA Finals. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH – JUNE 08: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates with the Larry O’Brien Trophy after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game Four of the 2018 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 8, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Warriors defeated the Cavaliers 108-85 to win the 2018 NBA Finals. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /

Steph Curry

It’s only right that Warriors current 2x MVP Stephen Curry was No. 1 on this list. He’s been the spark that lit the fire of success in Golden State. His work ethic, drive and most of all pure shooting stroke have taken the Dubs to another level.

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It really wasn’t until Curry’s fourth season in the league, after four collegiate seasons at Davidson, that he found superstar-level success. After playing just 26 games his third season in the league, Curry managed to steer clear of season-long injuries, playing over 50 games each season since.

Production-wise, he’s proven to be one of the league’s best. Curry’s second MVP season he averaged 30.1 points, 2.1 steals and 90.8% from the free throw line, all league bests. He also made 5.1 threes per game and dished out 6.7 assists.

Curry helped form the culture in the Bay. The 6-foot-3, 190-pound guard has been relentlessly improving his dribbling, shooting and attacking since he entered the league. Not to mention he’s one of the most underrated defensive guards.

Taken over DeMar DeRozan and Jrue Holiday, Curry was selected with the seventh pick of the 2009 NBA Draft, a draft which also featured 20, 8 MVP James Harden. Ultimately, Curry will go down as his draft’s best player and one of the best guards of all time.

Two MVPs, three rings, and a slew of other recognizable accomplishments highlight Curry’s spectacular career. Best of all, he’s still a few years from exiting his prime.

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