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Here is the 1991–92 Golden State Warriors roster and player statistics:


Roster

NO. PLAYER NAME POS HT WT DATE OF BIRTH COLLEGE
3 Tom Tolbert PF 6-7 235 October 16, 1965 University of California, Irvine, Arizona
4 Vincent Askew SG 6-6 210 February 28, 1966 Memphis
10 Tim Hardaway PG 6-0 175 September 1, 1966 Texas-El Paso
11 Jaren Jackson SG 6-4 190 October 27, 1967 Georgetown
13 Šarūnas Marčiulionis SG 6-5 200 June 13, 1964  
17 Chris Mullin SF 6-7 215 July 30, 1963 St. John’s
20 Mario Elie SG 6-5 210 November 26, 1963 American International College
22 Rod Higgins SF 6-7 200 January 31, 1960 Fresno State
25 Chris Gatling PF 6-10 220 September 3, 1967 Old Dominion
30 Billy Owens PF 6-9 225 May 1, 1969 Syracuse
32 Tyrone Hill C 6-9 240 March 19, 1968 Xavier
33 Kenny Battle SG 6-6 210 October 10, 1964 Northern Illinois, Illinois
35 Jud Buechler SF 6-6 220 June 19, 1968 Arizona
43 Jim Petersen PF 6-10 235 February 22, 1962 Minnesota
45 Tony Massenburg PF 6-9 220 July 31, 1967 Maryland
52 Victor Alexander C 6-9 265 August 31, 1969 Iowa State
53 Alton Lister C 7-0 240 October 1, 1958 Arizona State
55 Mike Smrek C 7-0 250 August 31, 1962 Canisius
55 Billy Thompson SF 6-7 195 December 1, 1963 Louisville

Regular Season Per Game

Player Pos Age GP GS MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TPG FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Chris Mullin SF 28 81 81 41.3 25.6 5.6 3.5 2.1 0.8 2.5 19.6 10.2 .524 2.2 0.8 .366 5.2 4.3 .833
Tim Hardaway PG 25 81 81 41.1 23.4 3.8 10.0 2.0 0.2 3.3 19.7 9.1 .461 4.6 1.6 .338 4.8 3.7 .766
Šarūnas Marčiulionis SG 27 72 5 29.4 18.9 2.9 3.4 1.6 0.1 2.7 12.7 6.8 .538 0.1 0.0 .300 6.6 5.2 .788
Billy Owens PF 22 80 77 31.4 14.3 8.0 2.4 1.1 0.8 2.2 11.1 5.9 .525 0.1 0.0 .111 3.9 2.6 .654
Tyrone Hill C 23 82 75 23.0 8.2 7.2 0.6 0.9 0.5 1.3 5.9 3.1 .522 0.0 0.0 .000 2.9 2.0 .694
Mario Elie SG 28 79 32 21.2 7.8 2.9 2.2 0.9 0.2 1.1 5.4 2.8 .521 0.9 0.3 .329 2.3 2.0 .852
Victor Alexander C 22 80 28 16.9 7.4 4.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.1 5.7 3.0 .529 0.0 0.0 .000 1.9 1.3 .691
Vincent Askew SG 25 80 10 18.7 6.2 2.9 2.4 0.6 0.3 1.1 4.7 2.4 .509 0.1 0.0 .100 2.0 1.4 .694
Chris Gatling PF 24 54 1 11.3 5.7 3.4 0.3 0.6 0.7 0.8 3.8 2.2 .568 0.1 0.0 .000 2.0 1.3 .661
Rod Higgins SF 32 25 6 21.4 10.2 3.4 0.9 0.6 0.5 0.6 8.4 3.5 .412 3.8 1.3 .347 2.4 1.9 .814
Alton Lister C 33 26 12 11.3 3.9 3.5 0.5 0.2 0.6 0.8 3.0 1.7 .557 0.0 0.0   1.3 0.5 .424
Tom Tolbert PF 26 35 0 8.9 2.6 1.6 0.6 0.3 0.2 0.6 2.5 0.9 .384 0.2 0.1 .250 1.1 0.6 .550
Rod Higgins SF 32 25 6 21.4 10.2 3.4 0.9 0.6 0.5 0.6 8.4 3.5 .412 3.8 1.3 .347 2.4 1.9 .814
Jim Petersen PF 29 27 2 6.3 1.6 1.7 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.2 1.5 0.7 .450 0.1 0.0 .000 0.4 0.3 .700
Jud Buechler SF 23 15 0 8.1 1.9 1.9 0.7 0.6 0.2 0.5 2.2 0.7 .303 0.1 0.0 .000 0.8 0.6 .750
Jaren Jackson SG 24 5 0 10.8 5.2 2.0 0.6 0.4 0.0 0.8 4.6 2.2 .478 0.0 0.0   1.2 0.8 .667
Jim Petersen PF 29 27 2 6.3 1.6 1.7 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.2 1.5 0.7 .450 0.1 0.0 .000 0.4 0.3 .700
Kenny Battle SG 27 8 0 5.8 2.3 0.9 0.5 0.1 0.3 0.3 1.6 1.0 .615 0.1 0.0 .000 0.5 0.3 .500
Tony Massenburg PF 24 7 0 3.1 2.3 1.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.4 1.1 0.7 .625 0.0 0.0   1.3 0.9 .667
Mike Smrek C 29 2 0 1.5 0.0 0.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0   0.0 0.0   0.0 0.0  
Billy Thompson SF 28 1 0 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0   0.0 0.0   0.0 0.0  
Team Totals     82 82 242.4 118.7 42.8 25.2 10.4 4.6 16.5 90.6 45.9 .507 9.3 3.1 .333 31.8 23.7 .746

Playoff Per Game

Player Pos Age GP GS MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TPG FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Tim Hardaway PG 25 4 4 44.0 24.5 3.8 7.3 3.3 0.0 3.5 20.0 8.0 .400 7.3 2.5 .345 9.3 6.0 .649
Šarūnas Marčiulionis SG 27 4 0 33.3 21.3 2.3 5.0 0.8 0.3 1.0 11.8 6.3 .532 0.5 0.3 .500 10.3 8.5 .829
Billy Owens PF 22 4 4 39.3 19.3 8.3 3.3 2.0 0.5 1.5 14.3 7.5 .526 0.0 0.0   6.8 4.3 .630
Chris Mullin SF 28 4 4 42.0 17.8 3.0 3.0 1.3 0.5 2.0 15.8 6.8 .429 3.0 1.0 .333 3.5 3.3 .929
Chris Gatling PF 24 4 0 20.3 12.5 6.3 0.0 0.5 2.5 0.3 7.3 4.5 .621 0.0 0.0   5.5 3.5 .636
Mario Elie SG 28 4 2 20.0 12.5 5.5 2.5 1.3 0.0 1.5 9.0 5.8 .639 0.5 0.5 1.000 0.8 0.5 .667
Alton Lister C 33 4 3 11.8 4.0 2.8 0.3 0.0 1.0 0.8 3.8 1.5 .400 0.0 0.0   1.3 1.0 .800
Victor Alexander C 22 4 0 6.0 1.8 1.5 0.3 0.5 0.0 0.5 1.3 0.8 .600 0.0 0.0   0.3 0.3 1.000
Rod Higgins SF 32 2 2 8.5 3.0 0.0 0.5 0.5 0.0 0.0 2.5 1.0 .400 1.0 0.0 .000 1.0 1.0 1.000
Tyrone Hill C 23 4 1 11.8 1.5 2.0 0.3 0.5 0.0 0.8 1.8 0.8 .429 0.0 0.0   0.5 0.0 .000
Vincent Askew SG 25 4 0 7.5 0.5 1.0 1.3 0.0 0.0 0.5 2.0 0.3 .125 0.0 0.0   0.0 0.0  
Team Totals     4 4 240.0 117.0 36.3 23.3 10.3 4.8 12.3 88.0 42.5 .483 11.8 4.3 .362 38.5 27.8 .721

Regular Season Per 36 Mins

Player Pos Age GP GS MP PTS TRB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Chris Mullin SF 28 81 81 3346 22.3 4.8 3.1 1.9 0.7 2.2 17.0 8.9 .524 1.9 0.7 .366 4.5 3.8 .833
Šarūnas Marčiulionis SG 27 72 5 2117 23.1 3.5 4.1 2.0 0.2 3.3 15.5 8.3 .538 0.2 0.1 .300 8.1 6.4 .788
Tim Hardaway PG 25 81 81 3332 20.5 3.3 8.7 1.8 0.1 2.9 17.2 7.9 .461 4.1 1.4 .338 4.2 3.2 .766
Billy Owens PF 22 80 77 2510 16.4 9.2 2.7 1.3 0.9 2.6 12.8 6.7 .525 0.1 0.0 .111 4.5 2.9 .654
Victor Alexander C 22 80 28 1350 15.7 9.0 0.9 1.2 1.7 2.4 12.2 6.5 .529 0.0 0.0 .000 4.0 2.7 .691
Mario Elie SG 28 79 32 1677 13.3 4.9 3.7 1.5 0.3 1.8 9.1 4.7 .521 1.5 0.5 .329 3.9 3.3 .852
Tyrone Hill C 23 82 75 1886 12.8 11.3 0.9 1.4 0.8 2.0 9.3 4.8 .522 0.0 0.0 .000 4.5 3.1 .694
Vincent Askew SG 25 80 10 1496 12.0 5.6 4.5 1.1 0.6 2.0 9.1 4.6 .509 0.2 0.0 .100 3.9 2.7 .694
Chris Gatling PF 24 54 1 612 18.0 10.7 0.9 1.8 2.1 2.6 12.1 6.9 .568 0.2 0.0 .000 6.4 4.2 .661
Rod Higgins SF 32 25 6 535 17.2 5.7 1.5 1.0 0.9 1.0 14.2 5.9 .412 6.4 2.2 .347 4.0 3.2 .814
Tom Tolbert PF 26 35 0 310 10.5 6.4 2.4 1.2 0.7 2.3 10.0 3.8 .384 0.9 0.2 .250 4.6 2.6 .550
Alton Lister C 33 26 12 293 12.5 11.3 1.7 0.6 2.0 2.5 9.7 5.4 .557 0.0 0.0   4.1 1.7 .424
Jim Petersen PF 29 27 2 169 9.2 9.6 1.9 1.1 1.3 1.1 8.5 3.8 .450 0.4 0.0 .000 2.1 1.5 .700
Jud Buechler SF 23 15 0 121 8.6 8.3 3.0 2.7 0.9 2.1 9.8 3.0 .303 0.3 0.0 .000 3.6 2.7 .750
Tony Massenburg PF 24 7 0 22 26.2 19.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 4.9 13.1 8.2 .625 0.0 0.0   14.7 9.8 .667
Kenny Battle SG 27 8 0 46 14.1 5.5 3.1 0.8 1.6 1.6 10.2 6.3 .615 0.8 0.0 .000 3.1 1.6 .500
Jaren Jackson SG 24 5 0 54 17.3 6.7 2.0 1.3 0.0 2.7 15.3 7.3 .478 0.0 0.0   4.0 2.7 .667
Mike Smrek C 29 2 0 3 0.0 12.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0   0.0 0.0   0.0 0.0  
Billy Thompson SF 28 1 0 1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0   0.0 0.0   0.0 0.0  

Playoff Per 36 Mins

Player Pos Age GP GS MP PTS TRB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Šarūnas Marčiulionis SG 27 4 0 133 23.0 2.4 5.4 0.8 0.3 1.1 12.7 6.8 .532 0.5 0.3 .500 11.1 9.2 .829
Mario Elie SG 28 4 2 80 22.5 9.9 4.5 2.3 0.0 2.7 16.2 10.4 .639 0.9 0.9 1.000 1.4 0.9 .667
Chris Gatling PF 24 4 0 81 22.2 11.1 0.0 0.9 4.4 0.4 12.9 8.0 .621 0.0 0.0   9.8 6.2 .636
Tim Hardaway PG 25 4 4 176 20.0 3.1 5.9 2.7 0.0 2.9 16.4 6.5 .400 5.9 2.0 .345 7.6 4.9 .649
Billy Owens PF 22 4 4 157 17.7 7.6 3.0 1.8 0.5 1.4 13.1 6.9 .526 0.0 0.0   6.2 3.9 .630
Chris Mullin SF 28 4 4 168 15.2 2.6 2.6 1.1 0.4 1.7 13.5 5.8 .429 2.6 0.9 .333 3.0 2.8 .929
Alton Lister C 33 4 3 47 12.3 8.4 0.8 0.0 3.1 2.3 11.5 4.6 .400 0.0 0.0   3.8 3.1 .800
Rod Higgins SF 32 2 2 17 12.7 0.0 2.1 2.1 0.0 0.0 10.6 4.2 .400 4.2 0.0 .000 4.2 4.2 1.000
Victor Alexander C 22 4 0 24 10.5 9.0 1.5 3.0 0.0 3.0 7.5 4.5 .600 0.0 0.0   1.5 1.5 1.000
Tyrone Hill C 23 4 1 47 4.6 6.1 0.8 1.5 0.0 2.3 5.4 2.3 .429 0.0 0.0   1.5 0.0 .000
Vincent Askew SG 25 4 0 30 2.4 4.8 6.0 0.0 0.0 2.4 9.6 1.2 .125 0.0 0.0   0.0 0.0  

Regular Season Totals

Player Pos Age GP GS MP PTS TRB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Chris Mullin SF 28 81 81 3346 2074 450 286 173 62 202 1584 830 .524 175 64 .366 420 350 .833
Tim Hardaway PG 25 81 81 3332 1893 310 807 164 13 267 1592 734 .461 376 127 .338 389 298 .766
Šarūnas Marčiulionis SG 27 72 5 2117 1361 208 243 116 10 193 912 491 .538 10 3 .300 477 376 .788
Billy Owens PF 22 80 77 2510 1141 639 188 90 65 179 891 468 .525 9 1 .111 312 204 .654
Tyrone Hill C 23 82 75 1886 671 593 47 73 43 106 487 254 .522 1 0 .000 235 163 .694
Mario Elie SG 28 79 32 1677 620 227 174 68 15 83 424 221 .521 70 23 .329 182 155 .852
Victor Alexander C 22 80 28 1350 589 336 32 45 62 91 459 243 .529 1 0 .000 149 103 .691
Vincent Askew SG 25 80 10 1496 498 233 188 47 23 84 379 193 .509 10 1 .100 160 111 .694
Chris Gatling PF 24 54 1 612 306 182 16 31 36 44 206 117 .568 4 0 .000 109 72 .661
Rod Higgins SF 32 25 6 535 255 85 22 15 13 15 211 87 .412 95 33 .347 59 48 .814
Alton Lister C 33 26 12 293 102 92 14 5 16 20 79 44 .557 0 0   33 14 .424
Tom Tolbert PF 26 35 0 310 90 55 21 10 6 20 86 33 .384 8 2 .250 40 22 .550
Jim Petersen PF 29 27 2 169 43 45 9 5 6 5 40 18 .450 2 0 .000 10 7 .700
Jud Buechler SF 23 15 0 121 29 28 10 9 3 7 33 10 .303 1 0 .000 12 9 .750
Jaren Jackson SG 24 5 0 54 26 10 3 2 0 4 23 11 .478 0 0   6 4 .667
Kenny Battle SG 27 8 0 46 18 7 4 1 2 2 13 8 .615 1 0 .000 4 2 .500
Tony Massenburg PF 24 7 0 22 16 12 0 0 0 3 8 5 .625 0 0   9 6 .667
Mike Smrek C 29 2 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0   0 0   0 0  
Billy Thompson SF 28 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   0 0   0 0  
Team Totals     82 82 19880 9732 3513 2064 854 375 1325 7427 3767 .507 763 254 .333 2606 1944 .746

Playoff Totals

Player Pos Age GP GS MP PTS TRB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Tim Hardaway PG 25 4 4 176 98 15 29 13 0 14 80 32 .400 29 10 .345 37 24 .649
Šarūnas Marčiulionis SG 27 4 0 133 85 9 20 3 1 4 47 25 .532 2 1 .500 41 34 .829
Billy Owens PF 22 4 4 157 77 33 13 8 2 6 57 30 .526 0 0   27 17 .630
Chris Mullin SF 28 4 4 168 71 12 12 5 2 8 63 27 .429 12 4 .333 14 13 .929
Chris Gatling PF 24 4 0 81 50 25 0 2 10 1 29 18 .621 0 0   22 14 .636
Mario Elie SG 28 4 2 80 50 22 10 5 0 6 36 23 .639 2 2 1.000 3 2 .667
Alton Lister C 33 4 3 47 16 11 1 0 4 3 15 6 .400 0 0   5 4 .800
Victor Alexander C 22 4 0 24 7 6 1 2 0 2 5 3 .600 0 0   1 1 1.000
Tyrone Hill C 23 4 1 47 6 8 1 2 0 3 7 3 .429 0 0   2 0 .000
Rod Higgins SF 32 2 2 17 6 0 1 1 0 0 5 2 .400 2 0 .000 2 2 1.000
Vincent Askew SG 25 4 0 30 2 4 5 0 0 2 8 1 .125 0 0   0 0  
Team Totals     4 4 960 468 145 93 41 19 49 352 170 .483 47 17 .362 154 111 .721

Regular Season

PLAYER NAME ROLE TIER MPG USAGE TIER PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) IMPACT INDEX NOTES AWARDS
Chris Mullin Starter/Star [1.1] 41.3 High [1.2] 25.6 5.6 3.5 2.9 99.79 Golden State’s offense consistently flowed through Mullin on the wing, where his precise off-ball movement and polished mid-range game made him one of the league’s toughest covers. Independent season coverage regularly highlighted his disciplined shot selection and leadership as the Warriors leaned heavily on him during a 55-win campaign. MVP-6, All-Star, All-NBA First Team
Tim Hardaway Starter/Star [1.1] 41.1 High [1.2] 23.4 3.8 10.0 2.2 103.49 Running Don Nelson’s fast-paced attack, Hardaway dictated tempo with creative ball-handling and relentless penetration. Reporters frequently pointed to his ability to generate quality looks for teammates while still carrying a major scoring burden in transition and half-court sets. MVP-8, All-Star, All-NBA Second Team
Šarūnas Marčiulionis Key Contributor [1.05] 29.4 High [1.2] 18.9 2.9 3.4 1.7 67.54 Although he came off the bench most nights, Marčiulionis gave Golden State an aggressive downhill scorer who routinely changed games with physical drives. Contemporary coverage praised his fearless style and instant offense against opposing second units. Sixth Man of the Year Voting (2nd)
Billy Owens Starter/Star [1.1] 31.4 Medium [1.1] 14.3 8.0 2.4 1.9 64.61 As a versatile rookie forward, Owens filled multiple roles instead of serving as a primary scorer. Writers often noted his rebounding instincts, defensive flexibility and willingness to handle difficult assignments while adjusting to the NBA. Rookie of the Year Voting (3rd)
Tyrone Hill Key Contributor [1.05] 23.0 Low [1.0] 8.2 7.2 0.6 1.4 36.54 Hill carved out minutes through rebounding, interior toughness and dependable defensive work rather than offensive production. Season reports regularly credited him for providing physicality alongside Golden State’s more perimeter-oriented stars.
Mario Elie Key Contributor [1.05] 21.2 Low [1.0] 7.8 2.9 2.2 1.1 29.40 Elie earned coaching trust because he defended multiple perimeter positions and played within his role. Independent coverage frequently described him as a reliable complementary guard whose value extended beyond the box score.
Victor Alexander Key Contributor [1.05] 16.9 Low [1.0] 7.4 4.2 0.4 1.4 28.14 Alexander supplied efficient finishing around the rim in limited minutes, though reports from the season suggested consistency and defensive awareness remained areas for growth as a young center.
Rod Higgins Bench [1.0] 21.4 Low [1.0] 10.2 3.4 0.9 1.1 31.20 Higgins provided experienced wing depth and floor spacing whenever injuries created opportunities. Coverage from the period emphasized his professionalism and readiness despite an inconsistent rotation role.
Vincent Askew Bench [1.0] 18.7 Low [1.0] 6.2 2.9 2.4 0.9 24.80 Askew’s defensive energy was his primary contribution, with coaches using him to pressure opposing guards and stabilize second-unit possessions. His offensive role remained intentionally limited.
Chris Gatling Bench [1.0] 11.3 Low [1.0] 5.7 3.4 0.3 1.3 21.40 Gatling flashed athletic finishing and activity around the basket in short appearances. Independent evaluations viewed him as an energetic reserve whose offensive skill set was still developing.
Alton Lister Bench [1.0] 11.3 Low [1.0] 3.9 3.5 0.5 0.8 17.40 Lister’s veteran presence was valued more for interior defense and experience than scoring. Contemporary reporting often mentioned his mentoring role with the club’s younger frontcourt players.
Jaren Jackson Bench [1.0] 10.8 Low [1.0] 5.2 2.0 0.6 0.4 16.40 With only a handful of appearances, contemporary independent coverage was limited. Available reporting primarily viewed Jackson as a developmental depth option rather than a regular rotation piece.
Tom Tolbert Bench [1.0] 8.9 Low [1.0] 2.6 1.6 0.6 0.5 10.60 Tolbert filled reserve frontcourt minutes with hustle and willingness to do physical work inside. Limited season coverage highlighted his effort more than offensive production.
Kenny Battle Bench [1.0] 5.8 Low [1.0] 2.3 0.9 0.5 0.4 8.20 Battle saw very limited action, and independent reporting from the season was sparse. The available coverage focused on his athleticism and depth role when called upon.
Tony Massenburg Bench [1.0] 3.1 Low [1.0] 2.3 1.7 0.0 0.0 8.00 Massenburg’s brief stint offered little opportunity to establish a consistent role. Independent coverage was limited, with most discussion centered on roster depth.
Jud Buechler Bench [1.0] 8.1 Low [1.0] 1.9 1.9 0.7 0.8 10.60 Buechler spent most of the season learning the professional game in a limited reserve role. Contemporary reports emphasized his versatility and long-term potential rather than immediate production.
Jim Petersen Bench [1.0] 6.3 Low [1.0] 1.6 1.7 0.3 0.4 8.00 Petersen served as experienced frontcourt insurance, providing positional knowledge whenever injuries required additional size. Independent reporting on his season was limited.
Mike Smrek Bench [1.0] 1.5 Low [1.0] 0.0 0.5 0.0 0.0 1.00 Smrek appeared only briefly, leaving little season-specific independent analysis beyond his role as emergency frontcourt depth.
Billy Thompson Bench [1.0] 1.0 Low [1.0] 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.00 Thompson made just one appearance, and meaningful contemporary independent coverage of his on-court role during the season was unavailable.
TEAM TOTALS 242.4 118.7 42.8 25.2 15.0 589.21 Golden State combined elite perimeter creation with constant pace, relying on Mullin and Hardaway to drive the offense while receiving valuable secondary production from Marčiulionis, Owens and a deep supporting cast.

Playoffs

PLAYER NAME ROLE TIER MPG USAGE TIER PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) IMPACT INDEX NOTES AWARDS
Tim Hardaway Starter/Star [1.1] 44.0 High [1.2] 24.5 3.8 7.3 3.3 102.43 Golden State continued to lean on Hardaway as the engine of its offense, trusting him to create virtually every possession against Seattle. Associated Press playoff coverage emphasized his late-game shot creation and relentless attacking style even as the Warriors were eliminated in four games. (Los Angeles Times)
Šarūnas Marčiulionis Key Contributor [1.05] 33.3 High [1.2] 21.3 2.3 5.0 1.1 74.09 Working as an attacking sixth man, Marčiulionis repeatedly changed the pace with physical drives that forced Seattle’s defense into difficult decisions. Playoff reporting highlighted his willingness to attack the rim and his clutch shooting despite Golden State’s early exit. (Los Angeles Times)
Chris Mullin Starter/Star [1.1] 42.0 High [1.2] 17.8 3.0 3.0 1.8 67.58 Mullin remained the Warriors’ primary half-court scorer, although Seattle devoted extra defensive attention to taking away his clean looks. Contemporary coverage noted that Golden State never found enough offensive balance around its stars to extend the series. (Los Angeles Times)
Billy Owens Starter/Star [1.1] 39.3 Medium [1.1] 19.3 8.3 3.3 2.5 80.10 Owens embraced a versatile role by defending multiple frontcourt assignments while providing secondary playmaking. Reporters covering the series viewed the rookie as one of the few Warriors consistently matching Seattle’s physicality on both ends. (Los Angeles Times)
Chris Gatling Bench [1.0] 20.3 Medium [1.1] 12.5 6.3 0.0 3.0 47.96 Gatling supplied energetic minutes off the bench, finishing aggressively around the basket and protecting the rim in short bursts. His activity gave Golden State valuable interior production whenever the second unit entered. (The Washington Post)
Mario Elie Key Contributor [1.05] 20.0 Low [1.0] 12.5 5.5 2.5 1.3 45.78 Elie filled the classic complementary role, spacing the floor while accepting difficult defensive matchups on the perimeter. Independent coverage consistently praised his poise and willingness to do the less glamorous work. (The Washington Post)
Alton Lister Key Contributor [1.05] 11.8 Low [1.0] 4.0 2.8 0.3 1.0 16.17 Lister was used primarily to provide size against Seattle’s frontcourt. His minutes centered on interior defense and veteran stability rather than offensive involvement, a role reflected in postseason reporting. (Los Angeles Times)
Tyrone Hill Bench [1.0] 11.8 Low [1.0] 1.5 2.0 0.3 0.5 8.60 Hill’s playoff role was limited, but he continued supplying physical rebounding whenever called upon. Contemporary independent coverage focused more on his defensive effort than his offensive contributions. (The Washington Post)
Rod Higgins Bench [1.0] 8.5 Low [1.0] 3.0 0.0 0.5 0.5 8.00 Higgins appeared only briefly during the series, serving as experienced wing depth. Independent reporting on his postseason impact was limited because of his reduced workload. (Los Angeles Times)
Victor Alexander Bench [1.0] 6.0 Low [1.0] 1.8 1.5 0.3 0.5 8.20 Alexander saw only spot minutes as Golden State shortened its rotation. Available postseason coverage offered little detailed analysis beyond his role as developmental frontcourt depth. (The Washington Post)
Vincent Askew Bench [1.0] 7.5 Low [1.0] 0.5 1.0 1.3 0.0 5.60 Askew entered mainly for defensive possessions, where his perimeter pressure remained his most valuable contribution. Contemporary coverage of his series was understandably limited because of his small offensive role. (Los Angeles Times)
TEAM TOTALS 240.0 117.0 36.3 23.3 15.1 464.51 Golden State stayed committed to Don Nelson’s up-tempo style throughout the series, but Seattle’s athletic defense gradually disrupted the Warriors’ perimeter attack and closed the matchup in four games despite strong performances from the club’s primary creators. (Los Angeles Times) First Round Playoff Appearance (1992)