Chris McDonaldFestus Ezeli, C, 2008-2012
Ezeli has perhaps seen the most success out of any alum in the past few years. Following his time with the Commodores, he was selected 30th overall in the 2012 NBA Draft by the Golden State Warriors. From there, he went on to become a big contributor off the bench for the team. He faced some setbacks due to injury, and missed the entire 2013-14 season with a right knee ailment. Ezeli was able to rebound, however, and the Nigerian big man was an integral part of the Warriors’ run to an NBA Finals win last season. This season, he’s part of the best team in the NBA, winners of an unprecedented 22 straight games to start the season, and he has started…
