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Top 5 Patrick McCaw moments as a Warrior

By Carlos Murillo

Oct 14, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Patrick McCaw (0) scores the game winning basket against Denver Nuggets forward Jarnell Stokes (12) and guard Jamal Murray (27) in overtime at the Pepsi Center. The Warriors won 129-128. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 14, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Patrick McCaw (0) scores the game winning basket against Denver Nuggets forward Jarnell Stokes (12) and guard Jamal Murray (27) in overtime at the Pepsi Center. The Warriors won 129-128. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /
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1. Clutch performance in Denver

McCaw had a pretty incredible performance in the Warriors’ preseason game against the Denver Nuggets. He was absolutely clutch as he led a fierce comeback. He took over the game and eventually won it for Golden State.

The Warriors looked like they were on their way to another preseason loss, which would have dropped them to 2-2 thus far. McCaw got some run with the starters, but he couldn’t quite get into a rhythm. Once the stars exited, though, he took over. He was a fantastic leader and led a comeback.

At the end of regulation, McCaw hit a pair of three-pointers including a ridiculous one to tie the game up with 0.1 left on the clock. It was a gutsy shot that he clearly wanted to take. He was several feet behind the line in Steph Curry territory when he called for the ball. Once he got it, he recognized that he didn’t have much time left and hoisted, splashing it and sending the game into overtime.

Then he really settled in. McCaw scored 10 of his 18 in the overtime period. With just a little over four seconds left, the Warriors were set to inbound it on the sideline. He used a screen on the far side and went towards the ball. He received the pass and dribbled left with his man right on his hip. After three dribbles towards the hoop, he rose up, put the ball in his right hand, and shot a floater than went down at the buzzer.

The fact that he wanted to take the big shots both a the end of regulation and overtime has to have Warriors fans excited. He’s not afraid of the big moment, even at a young age. He wants to have the ball in his hands. Not every player is comfortable stepping up to that challenge.

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He did and came through. Then social media crowned him a living legend. Basically because he is. It’s his team now.

McCaw’s basketball career is just getting started and he’s already shown a high IQ to go with his natural abilities and work ethic. Expect big things out of this kid. He’s legit.

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