Golden State Warriors jersey history - No. 8 - Nemanja Bjelica (2021-22)

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.

Founded 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.

To 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 10th of 12 players who wore the No. 8 jersey for the Warriors.

Jan 25, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) controls the ball as forward Nemanja Bjelica (8) sets a screen against Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) during the second quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

That player would be Golden State big man alum Nemanja Bjelica. After starting his pro career abroad, Bjelica was picked up with the 35th overall selection of the 2010 NBA draft by the Washington Wizards.

The Belgrade, Serbia native played 5 more seasons abroad before joining the Minnesota Timberwolves after having had his rights dealt there by the Wizards. Bjelica would also have stints with the Sacramento Kings and Miami Heat before he signed with the Dubs for his final season in the league.

During his time suiting up for the Warriors, Bjelica wore only jersey No. 8 and put up 6.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game.

This article originally appeared on Warriors Wire: Warriors jersey history - No. 8 - Nemanja Bjelica (2021-22)

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Golden State Warriors jersey history - No. 8 - Nemanja Nedovic (2013-14)

During his time suiting up for the Warriors, Nedovic wore only jersey No. 8 and put up 1.1 points per game.
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Golden State Warriors jersey history - No. 8 - Chris Washburn (1986-87)

During his time suiting up for the Warriors, Washburn wore only jersey No. 8 and put up 3.8 points, and 2.8 rebounds per game.
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Golden State Warriors jersey history - No. 8 - Marques Johnson

During his time suiting up for the Warriors, Johnson wore only jersey No. 8 and put up 4.0 points and 1.7 rebounds per game.
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Golden State Warriors jersey history - No. 8 - George Senesky (1946-54)

During his time suiting up for the Warriors, Senesky wore only jersey No. 8 and put up 7.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game.
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Golden State Warriors jersey history - No. 8 - Tony Farmer (1999-2000)

During his time suiting up for the Warriors, Farmer wore only jersey No. 8 and put up 6.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game.
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Golden State Warriors jersey history - No. 8 - Monta Ellis (2005-12)

During his time suiting up for the Warriors, Ellis wore only jersey No. 8 and put up 19.6 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game.
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Golden State Warriors jersey history - No. 8 - Alec Burks (2019-20)

During his time suiting up for the Warriors, Burks wore only jersey No. 8 and put up 16.1 points, 4.7 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.0 steals per game.
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Golden State Warriors jersey history - No. 8 - Tom Gugliotta (1994-95)

During his time suiting up for the Warriors, Gugliotta wore only jersey No. 12 and put up 10.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.3 steals per game.
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Golden State Warriors jersey history - No. 8 - Gary Payton II (2023-25)

During his time with the Warriors, Payton wore only jersey Nos. 0 and 8 and put up 6.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists, and 1.0 steals per game.
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