In the wake of the Warriors’ second NBA title in three years, The Chronicle is analyzing the team player-by-player. The 11th installment focuses on Patrick McCaw, who has already emerged as a draft-night steal.
Name: Patrick McCaw
Age: 21
Position: Combo guard
Dimensions: 6-foot-7, 185 pounds
Hometown: St. Louis
College: UNLV
Years pro: 1
2016-17 statistics: 4.0 points and 1.4 rebounds in 15.1 minutes per game
Contract status: Entering second year of two-year rookie deal ($1,312,611 next season)
Season review: Many questioned McCaw’s decision to forgo his final two years of eligibility at UNLV and declare for the NBA draft.