Even despite Stephen Curry entering year 17 at 37-years-old, the Golden State Warriors made the surprise decision not to target another genuine point guard to add to their roster in free agency.
It's a decision that elicited some criticism prior to the season, but the sudden emergence of two-way contracted guard Pat Spencer has vindicated Golden State's choice not to chase another more proven veteran option.
Pat Spencer is vindicating Warriors' choice not to add veteran point guard
There may be some fortune in Golden State's ability to hold their head above water amid Curry's five-game absence due to a quad injury.