Warriors season review: In the wake of the Warriors' second NBA title in three years, The The second installment focuses on Ian Clark, who likely played himself into a big contract. Shooting guard 2016-17 statistics: 6.8 points, 1.2 assists and 1.6 rebound in 14.8 minutes per game After three seasons on the NBA's fringes, Clark proved in 2016-17 that he belongs in this league. The departure of Leandro Barbosa, now with Phoenix, freed up Golden State's backup shooting-guard job. [...] though Clark flip-flopped on the depth chart all season with rookie Patrick McCaw, he helped pace the second unit with 6.8 points per game on 48.7 percent shooting (37.4 percent from beyond the arc). In the Warriors' first two games against Portland, he totaled 45 points on 17-for-19 shooting. In Golden State's March 11 loss at San Antonio, with Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Daymond Green and Andre Iguodala out, Clark erupted for 36 points in 34 minutes. In addition to hitting open shots, he made important strides as a defender and facilitator. Offseason outlook: A year after signing a one-year, $1 million deal with Golden State, Clark is in line for a big payday. Matt Barnes Connor...