Patrick McCaw

Patrick McCaw
Born	Patrick Andrew McCaw (1995-10-25) October 25, 1995 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Occupation	Professional basketball player
Years active	2016–present
Known for	NBA player, three-time NBA champion

Patrick Andrew McCaw (born October 25, 1995) is a professional American basketball athlete currently competing for the Delaware Blue Coats in the NBA G League. He played collegiate basketball with the UNLV Runnin' Rebels, where he earned second-team all-conference recognition in the Mountain West Conference (MWC) during his sophomore year in 2016. McCaw was drafted in the second round of the 2016 NBA draft by the Milwaukee Bucks. Throughout his initial three seasons in the NBA, he secured three NBA championship titles—two with the Golden State Warriors and one with the Toronto Raptors—making him the first player in league history to achieve this feat while changing teams.

Early life

Born in St. Louis, Missouri, McCaw is the son of Jeffery and Teresa McCaw. He began his high school education at Christian Brothers College High School before transferring to Montrose Christian School for his senior year. At Montrose Christian, he averaged 13 points per game and played a pivotal role in leading the team to a 20–5 record and capturing the National Christian School Athletic Association Division I championship. Upon graduation, McCaw was ranked as the 38th-best national prospect at the shooting guard position.

College career

During his tenure at UNLV, McCaw appeared in 65 games over two seasons, posting averages of 12.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 2.0 steals per contest. His sophomore campaign featured enhanced performance, with averages of 14.7 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and an impressive 2.45 steals per game across 33 matches—placing him second nationally in steals. His efforts earned him second-team all-conference and all-defensive accolades within the MWC. On April 4, 2016, McCaw officially entered the NBA draft.

Rookie season and first championship (2016–2017)

Although chosen as the 38th pick by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2016 NBA draft, McCaw was promptly traded to the Golden State Warriors for cash considerations. Jerry West, a Warriors executive, remarked that McCaw was undervalued during the draft process. He signed with Golden State on July 6, 2016, and took part in the 2016 NBA Summer League.

McCaw made his NBA debut on October 25, 2016, facing off against the Spurs, contributing two points and defensive efforts during nine minutes off the bench. On December 8, he achieved a then-career-high of 10 points in a victory over the Jazz. During late December and January, he had brief stints with Golden State’s D-League affiliate, the Santa Cruz Warriors, but was quickly recalled each time. His first NBA start came on January 10, 2017, stepping in for an ailing Klay Thompson and helping secure a win against the Heat. McCaw later posted a career-high 19 points on February 13 versus the Nuggets. Following Kevin Durant’s knee injury on February 28, McCaw assumed a starting role at Durant’s position for most remaining games.

In postseason play, McCaw started several contests due to Durant’s absence and delivered notable defensive and offensive performances—including nine points and five rebounds during a first-round triumph over the Trail Blazers. He scored an impressive 18 points off the bench in game two of the Western Conference Finals against the Spurs—an uncommon accomplishment for a rookie. The Warriors concluded that series with McCaw starting game four. Golden State ultimately captured the 2017 NBA Finals title in five games against the Cavaliers, completing an extraordinary postseason run with a record of 16–1.

Second championship (2017–2018)

On November 27, 2017, McCaw stepped in for the sidelined Stephen Curry and delivered a season-best 16 points along with personal records of seven assists and four steals, despite the team's 110–106 defeat to the Sacramento Kings. On March 31, 2018, during the Warriors' 112–96 victory over the Kings, McCaw suffered a severe fall caused by an undercut from Vince Carter late in the third quarter. He was stretchered off and transported to UC Davis Medical Center with a bruised lumbar spine. McCaw made his return in game 6 of the Western Conference Finals against the Houston Rockets on May 26. The Warriors triumphed in game 7, advancing to the NBA Finals for the fourth year in a row and securing their second consecutive championship by sweeping the Cavaliers.

Following the 2017–18 campaign, McCaw entered restricted free agency. In October 2018, he allowed the Warriors' $1.71 million qualifying offer to lapse without accepting it and reportedly turned down a two-year extension worth $5.2 million. The Warriors maintained their right to match any contract proposal from other franchises.

Cleveland Cavaliers (2018–2019)

After remaining unsigned for nearly half a year, McCaw agreed to a non-guaranteed two-year contract valued at $6 million with the Cleveland Cavaliers on December 30, 2018, after Golden State chose not to match the offer. He participated in three games before being released on January 6, 2019.

Toronto Raptors (2019–2021)

McCaw joined the Toronto Raptors on January 10, 2019. That season, the Raptors defeated McCaw’s former team, the Golden State Warriors, in the 2019 NBA Finals, earning him his third straight championship title. This achievement made him only the third player ever to win three consecutive NBA titles with different teams and the first since the early-2000s Lakers dynasty to accomplish a three-peat. Furthermore, McCaw became just the seventh player to claim a championship in each of his initial three NBA seasons.

The Raptors re-signed McCaw on July 8, 2019. In November of that year, he underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee, which sidelined him for roughly four weeks. On April 9, 2021, Toronto waived McCaw.

Delaware Blue Coats (2022–present)

On February 11, 2022, McCaw was acquired by the Delaware Blue Coats of the NBA G League, where he played a role in securing a championship title.

McCaw signed with Belgian club Filou Oostende of the BNXT League on August 3, 2023; however, due to visa complications, this contract was nullified on September 1. He returned to the Blue Coats roster on October 29.

Regular season

|- | style="text-align:left;background:#afe6ba;"| † | style="text-align:left;"| Golden State | 71 || 20 || 15.1 || .433 || .333 || .784 || 1.4 || 1.1 || .5 || .2 || 4.0 |- | style="text-align:left;background:#afe6ba;"| † | style="text-align:left;"| Golden State | 57 || 10 || 16.9 || .409 || .238 || .765 || 1.4 || 1.4 || .8 || .2 || 4.0 |- | style="text-align:left;| | style="text-align:left;"| Cleveland | 3 || 0 || 17.7 || .222 || .250 || – || 1.0 || .7 || .7 || .0 || 1.7 |- | style="text-align:left;background:#afe6ba;"| † | style="text-align:left;"| Toronto | 26 || 1 || 13.2 || .444 || .333 || .867 || 1.7 || 1.0 || .8 || .1 || 2.7 |- | style="text-align:left;| | style="text-align:left;"| Toronto | 37 || 12 || 27.5 || .414 || .324 || .722 || 2.3 || 2.1 || 1.1 || .1 || 4.6 |- | style="text-align:left;| | style="text-align:left;"| Toronto | 5 || 0 || 6.6 || 1.000 || – || 1.000 || .6 || .8 || .4 || .0 || 1.0 |- class="sortbottom" | style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career | 199 || 43 || 16.9 || .420 || .305 || .785 || 1.6 || 1.4 || .7 || .2 || 3.8

Playoff Performance

|- | style="text-align:left;background:#afe6ba;"| 2017† | style="text-align:left;"| Golden State | 15 || 3 || 12.1 || .438 || .348 || .846 || 2.2 || 1.1 || .6 || .2 || 4.1 |- | style="text-align:left;background:#afe6ba;"| 2018† | style="text-align:left;"| Golden State | 6 || 0 || 2.7 || .500 || .000 || 1.000 || .5 || .0 || .3 || .0 || .7 |- | style="text-align:left;background:#afe6ba;"| 2019† | style="text-align:left;"| Toronto | 11 || 0 || 4.4 || .200 || .333 || 1.000 || .3 || .4 || .2 || .0 || .5 |- class="sortbottom" | style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Total Playoff Stats | 32 || 3 || 7.7 || .418 || .333 || .882 || 1.2 || .6 || .4 || .1 || 2.2

Collegiate Career

|- | style="text-align:left;"| 2014–15 | style="text-align:left;"| UNLV | 32 || 16 || 29.6 || .402 || .368 || .714 || 3.3 || 2.7 || 1.5 || .3 || 9.6 |- | style="text-align:left;"| 2015–16 | style="text-align:left;"| UNLV | 33 || 32 || 33.7 || .465 || .366 || .774 || 5.1 || 3.9 || 2.5 || .4 || 14.7 |- class="sortbottom" | style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Overall College Statistics | 65 || 48 || 31.7 || .439 || .367 || .753 || 4.2 || 3.3 || 2.0 || .4 || 12.2

Personal Background

McCaw is one of six children in his family. During the Eastern Conference Finals in May 2019, he experienced the loss of his elder brother Jeffrey, which resulted in McCaw missing the initial five games of the playoff series versus the Milwaukee Bucks due to personal circumstances.

External links

• UNLV Runnin' Rebels profile