The Top 30 Golden State Warriors players in franchise history (Updated 2023)
15. Sleepy Floyd
A 6-foot-3 point guard, Sleepy Floyd was undersized and energetic. An All-Star, Floyd was traded as a rookie, starting his career with the New Jersey Nets before being traded. Floyd was originally the 13th overall pick in the 1982 NBA Draft.
He was the Warriors’ starting point guard for three and a half seasons, averaging over 15 points per game in each. Floyd transitioned into one of the best pass-first point guards of his generation, earning his only All-Star appearance by averaging 19 points and 10 assists per game.
He also shot 49% that season, leading the team with Joe Barry Carroll through the first round of the playoffs. That season, the Warriors lost to the Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar-led Lakers.
According to Bleacher Report’s deep dive into the team’s top 25 in franchise history, Floyd has an NBA record with a 29-point fourth quarter in the aforementioned playoff series. His numbers didn’t always shock, but he was that good.