Outside his career as an award-winning account executive in the San Francisco Bay Area, Riad Agel enjoys following professional sports. Riad Agel’s favorite teams include the Golden State Warriors.
The Golden State Warriors have won six NBA championships over their nearly 75-year history. During this time, the franchise has retired the numbers of only six of the many outstanding players to wear its uniform. In alphabetical order, these players are:
Al Attles, No. 16
This playmaking guard spent all of his 11-year career with the Warriors, during which time he took the court alongside legends like Rick Barry and Wilt Chamberlain.
Rick Barry, No. 24
After winning Rookie of the Year honors in 1965, Rick Barry put together a career that has earned him recognition as one of the 50 best players in the history of the NBA.
Wilt Chamberlain, No. 13
The greatest Warrior ever, “Wilt the Stilt” tallied innumerable accomplishments over his six seasons with the team, including a 100-point game.
Tom Meschery, No 14
Also a teammate of Chamberlain’s, this power forward played alongside the 7-foot-1 center in the 1963 All-Star Game.
Chris Mullin, No 17
Chris Mullin’s 13 seasons with Golden State included a five-year stretch where he averaged more than 25 points per game.
Nate Thurmond, No. 42
A proficient scorer and outstanding rebounder, Nate Thurmond made three consecutive All-Star Games in the 1960s.
