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The Warriors went 30-52 during the 1996-97 season.
A couple months later, Golden State selected Adonal Foyle with the eighth overall pick in the draft.
Over the next 10 seasons, Foyle averaged 4.4 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.8 blocks over 19.1 minutes per contest.
During Foyle's first five seasons, the Warriors won 97 games and lost 281 games.
Over the next five seasons, Golden State won 185 games and lost 225 games.