Phil Chenier featured as player from California for Warriors
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 2:00 AM
Last updated Nov 12, 2026

The Golden State Warriors continue their legacy of signing players from various states, including California. Phil Chenier, a Berkeley native and notable alum of Cal, played for the Warriors during the final season of his career in 1981 after stints with the Baltimore Bullets and Indiana Pacers. Chenier was selected fourth overall in the 1971 NBA Draft and averaged 3.2 points per game during his time with the Warriors. This article highlights his contributions and also discusses the franchise's history of acquiring talent from a wide array of backgrounds.
- •Phil Chenier played for the Golden State Warriors in 1981.
- •He averaged 3.2 points per game with the team.
- •Chenier was a fourth overall NBA Draft pick in 1971.
- •He is a Berkeley, California native and Cal alumnus.
- •The Warriors have a strong history of recruiting diverse talent.
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Every player from California to play for the Golden State Warriors - Phil Chenier
"Our focus in this article is Phil Chenier.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NBA•Nov 12, 2026, 2:41 AMSiakam, Zubac power the Pacers to a 114-101 win over the Wizards
NBA•Nov 12, 2026, 2:35 AM3 observations on the Pacers win over the Wizards, including an unusual fourth-quarter lineup
NBA•Nov 12, 2026, 2:34 AMGolden State Warriors Announce Injury Report for Houston Rockets Game on Nov. 11
NBA•Nov 12, 2026, 2:34 AMPhiladelphia 76ers vs Toronto Raptors
NBA•Nov 12, 2026, 2:17 AMPacers F Aaron Nesmith leaves game vs Wizards with injury
NBA•Nov 12, 2026, 2:17 AMDomantas Sabonis Is “Quietly Quitting” On The Kings Amid Difficult Season
