Many questioned Patrick McCaw's decision to forgo his final two years of eligibility at UNLV and declare for the NBA draft last summer. While other front offices wondered whether McCaw could add necessary muscle, the Warriors saw a shrewd playmaker who thrived in big moments. During training camp, McCaw's savvy on-court demeanor earned him the nickname among teammates of "P Nice." After strong showings in the summer league and preseason, McCaw's role diminished in games that counted. The rookie combo guard was stuck behind Stephen Curry, Shaun Livingston, Klay Thompson and Andre Iguodala on the depth chart. Though he didn't need to score much, McCaw played solid defense, set textbook screens and found open teammates in the flow of the offense. In Golden State's Game 3, first-round win in Portland, McCaw had 11 points on 4-for-6 shooting with five rebounds and five assists. Three weeks later, in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals against San Antonio, he had 18 points, five assists, three rebounds and three steals in 27 minutes. McCaw was one of five Warriors players who wasn't going to become a free agent this offseason. Ian Clark's likely departure will move McCaw up a rung,...