After converting Lester Quinones’ contract to a standard NBA deal, the Golden State Warriors have reportedly found a player to fill his two-way role before the All-Star break ends.
According to Anthony Slater of The Athletic, the Warriors are signing G League guard Pat Spencer to a two-way contract. After playing one season of college basketball at Northwestern, Spencer played the past two seasons with Golden State’s G League affiliate, the Santa Cruz Warriors.
Via @anthonyVslater on X:
The Warriors are signing Pat Spencer to a two-way contract, per sources. He replaces Lester Quinones, who is being promoted to main roster. Spencer has been in GSW program the last two seasons. Playing for Santa Cruz this season. Former college lacrosse superstar.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) February 21, 2024
Spencer had an unorthodox journey to the NBA. Before joining Northwestern for the 2019-2020 season, Spencer played four seasons of Division I lacrosse at Loyola University Maryland. During his time at Loyola, Spencer became the all-time leader in Division I career assists. As a junior, Spencer earned the Tewaaraton Award for most outstanding player. In 2019, Spencer was selected No. 1 overall by the Utah Archers in the Professional Lacrosse League draft.
Instead of playing lacrosse professionally, Spencer opted to play basketball at Northwestern as a graduate student, averaging 10.4 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.9 assists in a single season.
In 37 career games in the G League with Santa Cruz, the 27-year-old averaged 11.2 points on 50% shooting from the field and 42.4% from deep to go along with 4.3 rebounds and 3.5 assists.
This post originally appeared on Warriors Wire! Follow us on Facebook and X!
[lawrence-auto-related count=3]