Warriors Plus Minus: A show about the Golden State Warriors The Legend Pat Spencer Joins
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Dec 12, 2025 Pat Spencer, a former collegiate lacrosse star turned professional basketball player, shares his unconventional journey to the NBA. He discusses the challenges of handling newfound media attention while prioritizing family. Pat highlights how lacrosse skills aid his basketball play, especially in spacing and defense. He reflects on competing against teammates like Draymond Green and his growth in shooting and confidence. With insights on his relationship with Coach Steve Kerr and the importance of team success, Spencer embraces the challenges of being an undersized player.
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Fame Brings Tradeoffs
- Pat Spencer values normal life despite rising fame and is thankful for support.
- He worries popularity might change daily life but wants to preserve family time and downtime.
Lacrosse Sharpened Court Vision
- Pat says lacrosse and basketball share spacing, screening, and offensive connectivity.
- Playing behind the goal in lacrosse improved his court vision as a basketball point guard.
Physicality Channels Competitiveness
- Pat misses the physicality of lacrosse and channels that competitiveness differently in basketball.
- He suggests limited physical plays in hoops can explain occasional emotional outbursts after big plays.