The Golden State Warriors have had over 600 players don the more than 60 jersey numbers used by their players over the more than 75 years of existence the team has enjoyed in its rich and storied history.
1989: Mike Smrek #52 of the Golden State Warriors makes a free throw during an NBA game in the 1989-90 season. 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: Ken Levine/Getty ImagesFounded in 1946 during the Basketball Association of America (BAA – a precursor league of the NBA) era, the team has called home the cities of Philadelphia, San Francisco, Oakland, and even San Diego.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementTo commemorate the players who wore those numbers, Warriors Wire is covering the entire history of jersey numbers and the players who sported them since the founding of the team. For this article, we begin with the fourth of seven players who wore the No. 52 jersey for the Warriors.
That player would be Golden State big man alum Mike Smrek. After ending his college career at Canisius, was picked up with the 25th overall selection of the 1985 NBA Draft by the Portland Trail Blazers.
The Welland, Ontario native played the first season of his pro career with the Chicago Bulls after a draft night deal. He also played for the Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs before he signed with the Dubs in 1990. His stay with the team lasted until he was cut that winter.
During his time suiting up for the Warriors, Smrek wore only jersey No. 52 and put up 1.6 points and 2.6 rebounds per game.
All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.
This article originally appeared on Warriors Wire: Warriors jersey history - No. 52 - Mike Smrek (1990)
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