Pat Spencer’s Rise Earns Him a Full-Time Spot with the Warriors
In a season full of twists for the Golden State Warriors, one of the most compelling storylines has been the emergence of Pat Spencer - a player who’s gone from under-the-radar contributor to a key part of the rotation. Now, his steady play has earned him a well-deserved reward: a full NBA contract.
Spencer, a two-way guard out of Northwestern, has quietly carved out a meaningful role in Golden State’s system this season. He’s averaging six points per game while shooting 42.8% from the field and a career-high 42.9% from three - numbers that don’t leap off the page but speak to his efficiency and ability to stretch the floor. Add in three assists and 2.2 rebounds per game, and you’ve got a player who’s making the most of his minutes.
And when the Warriors have needed a spark, Spencer has answered. He’s scored 15 or more points four times this season, including a 20-point performance that helped fuel a comeback win over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night. That kind of impact in high-leverage moments doesn’t go unnoticed - not in a locker room that values poise and production.
On Saturday, the Warriors made it official: Spencer’s two-way contract has been converted to a standard NBA deal. It’s a significant step for a player who went undrafted in 2020 and has spent the last three seasons grinding his way through the system in Golden State.
Across 82 career games, Spencer has averaged 3.9 points, two assists, and 1.6 rebounds in just 10 minutes per game, shooting 42.1% from the field. While those numbers reflect limited usage, they also highlight his consistency and readiness when called upon.
This move comes in the wake of the Warriors’ trade deadline activity, which saw Jonathan Kuminga, Buddy Hield, and Trayce Jackson-Davis dealt away. With Spencer now occupying a full-time roster spot, Golden State still has one open slot on the main roster and a two-way spot to fill - giving them some flexibility as they continue to shape the team for the stretch run.
But this moment is all about Spencer. He’s earned his place the hard way - through development, patience, and seizing every opportunity.
And now, he’s no longer just a feel-good story. He’s a full-fledged NBA player on a team that believes in what he brings to the floor.