The Warriors added another name to their camp mix on Tuesday, signing Chance McMillian to an Exhibit-10 contract.
McMillian earned the look by torching the rim in summer league. Over nine games with Golden State, he knocked down 51.4 percent of his threes, giving the Warriors a clear shooting weapon to evaluate further.
His recent run with Santa Cruz also helps his case. In 31 games there last season, McMillian averaged 16.6 points, 4.9 assists and 4.2 rebounds while shooting 44.8 percent from the floor and 35.8 percent from three.
An Exhibit-10 deal can be a useful bridge for both sides. NBA teams are allowed up to six players on those contracts, and if a player sticks with the team’s G League affiliate for 60 days, he earns a bonus. For McMillian, though, the real prize would be a two-way contract, which would give him a path to NBA games.
He’s now part of a crowded group of Exhibit-10 players in Golden State, joining Graham Ike, Nick Boyd, Deivon Smith and Alex Toohey.
The Warriors’ two-way picture appears to be taking shape, with LJ Cryer, Malevy Leons and Lajae Jones expected to be in the mix. Cryer looks set for one of those spots, while Leons and Jones will need strong training camp showings to hold off the Exhibit-10 competition.
Among the group, Ike has the strongest case at the moment for a two-way slot. The former Gonzaga standout put together a solid summer league, highlighted by an impactful semifinal performance.
McMillian still has a route to jump the line. If he turns heads in training camp and preseason, he could move ahead of Ike, Leons and Jones and grab one of the two-way openings.
Age is the main obstacle in his way. McMillian is already 25, and that could work against him as the battle for those roster spots plays out.
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