After an impressive Summer League stretch in which he averaged 13.4 points and 4.8 assists per game with the Warriors, point guard Mac McClung has reportedly agreed to a non-guaranteed one-year deal with the Golden State Warriors.
Shams Charania of The Athletic first reported the agreement.
McClung, the 2021-2022 G League Rookie of the Year with the South Bay Lakers, played two Summer League games with the Los Angeles Lakers before joining Golden State following an injury that sidelined second round draft pick Ryan Rollins.
The 6-foot-2 guard made the most of his opportunity, impressing the Warriors’ brass with his play-making abilities on offense and forcing his way into a conversation for a roster spot. That conversation will continue into training camp, as Charania reported McClung’s contract will give him an opportunity to win a job this fall.
After agreeing to terms on a one-year deal with veteran forward JaMychal Green on Tuesday, the Warriors pursued a deal with McClung, who is expected to factor into a competition for a role as a backup point guard. Last year, a strong camp from Gary Payton II ultimately enabled the journeyman guard to play his way onto the Warriors’ roster, and the defensive stalwart turned into one of Golden State’s most valuable role players.
McClung is hoping to author a success story similar to Payton’s, but he’ll likely face tough competition for a roster spot and Wednesday’s reported agreement does not guarantee he’ll eventually see playing time for Golden State.
Following the addition of Green and the signing of McClung, the Warriors still have one open roster spot that could belong to veteran Andre Iguodala if he elects to return to Golden State for a 19th NBA season.
