Warriors draft every Sumitomo Metal Sparks player in history
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 2:00 AM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
The Golden State Warriors have a history of drafting players from Sumitomo Metal Sparks. Notable names include Yasutaka Okayama, selected in the 1981 NBA Draft as an eighth-round pick. However, Okayama did not make the Warriors roster after his selection. This history reflects the Warriors' strategy of acquiring talent through the draft across various colleges and programs.
- •Yasutaka Okayama drafted in 1981 NBA Draft, 8th round.
- •Okayama played 11 seasons at Sumitomo Metal Sparks.
- •Okayama did not make the Warriors team after being drafted.
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Every Sumitomo Metal Sparks player drafted by the Golden State Warriors
"Let's take a look at every player who has been drafted by the Warriors out of Sumitomo Metal Sparks.
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