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From Lacrosse to NBA: Pat Spencer's Dazzling Debut

5/2/2025

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Pat Spencer, once a standout lacrosse player at Loyola Maryland, made a bold leap to basketball after being cut from his high school lacrosse team. On February 22, 2024, he signed a two-way contract with the Golden State Warriors and dazzled fans with his NBA debut just three days later, averaging nearly eight minutes per game in a thrilling 2024 season.

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Pat Spencer, once a standout lacrosse player at Loyola Maryland, made a bold leap to basketball after being cut from his high school lacrosse team. On February 22, 2024, he signed a two-way contract with the Golden State Warriors and dazzled fans with his NBA debut just three days later, averaging nearly eight minutes per game in a thrilling 2024 season.