Pat Spencer fits the Hollywood blueprint for an underdog sports story. Little (by NBA standards). Un-drafted. The guy didn't play college basketball until he was a fifth-year senior following a legendary lacrosse career. He played overseas. Worked his way through the Warriors ' system from the ground up -- summer league to the G-League to, now, a two-way contract with the big club, for which he has turned into something of a cult hero.

Over his last four games, Spencer is averaging 16 points, 5.8 assists and 4 rebounds on 59% shooting. He's made six of his last eight 3-pointers and is at 44% for the season. Not bad for a guy who couldn't shoot a lick from deep in his lone college season.

Spencer has obviously put in a ton a work to get to this point. You don't have to know the fine

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