Compared to numerous Golden State teammates who boasted extensive NBA resumes, Ian Clark came to the Warriors in 2015-16 as an unknown, with a mere 53 games of experience and a career scoring average of 2.4 points. Despite the lack of credentials, when Clark looks back on his two-year tenure in Golden State, he fondly recalls the belief teammates and coaches consistently showed in his ability and potential.
“They just gave you confidence,” said the combo guard, who’ll face his previous NBA team for the first time Friday (8:30 p.m. Central, Fox Sports New Orleans, ESPN). “They let me go out and play my game.