Ranking the top 10 Golden State Warriors of all time

OAKLAND, CA - MAY 31: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates with Stephen Curry #30 and Klay Thompson #11 against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on May 31, 2018 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 the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - MAY 31: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates with Stephen Curry #30 and Klay Thompson #11 against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on May 31, 2018 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 the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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Golden State Warriors’ No. 10: Neil Johnston

19.4 points per game, 2.5 assists per game, and 11.3 rebounds per game while playing eight seasons for the Philadelphia Warriors.

Neil Johnston played his entire career with the Warriors in Philadelphia, contributing over 10,000 points and over 5,800 rebounds.

Johnston made six All-Star games in his career with the Warriors. He also made five All-NBA appearances. The three-time scoring champion and 1954-55 rebound leader also was a part of the Warriors championship team in 1956.

Johnston averaged over 22 points per game in 5 seasons and fell just short of 20 points per game at 19.5 in his second to last NBA season in 1957-58. Throughout his career, Johnston averaged over 11 rebounds per game six different seasons.

Immediately after his early retirement Johnston would immediately return to the Warriors to coach the first two seasons of the Wilt Chamberlain era.

The only thing barring Neil Johnston from ranking higher on this list is the fact that his career was unfortunately cut short by a knee injury.