When Pat Spencer showed up at Warriors media day last week, it was a legitimate and pleasant surprise.

Amid the chaos of the Warriors’ offseason, and given his solid playoff performance last season, it was presumed that Spencer had signed to play elsewhere.

It was no surprise, however, when Spencer — after playing a team-high 21 minutes in the preseason opening win over the Lakers Sunday night — was sent to the dais in Chase Center for a post-game press conference.

Spencer’s presence on the roster speaks to the team’s enviable depth. This is a team with 15 players that coach Steve Kerr should feel comfortable playing for at least a quarter every single night.

“This time last year, I would have said we need to get better. I don’t feel that right now,” Warriors general manager Mike Dunle

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