Patrick McCaw

Basketball Player, Three-time NBA Champion

Patrick McCaw - Basketball Player, Three-time NBA Champion
Born

October 25th, 1995
29 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in the second round of the 2016 NBA Draft, played for the Golden State Warriors and the Toronto Raptors. Achieved three consecutive NBA championships during tenure with the Warriors from 2017 to 2019. Contributed to team dynamics with defensive skills and role-player efficiency. After leaving Golden State, joined the Raptors and added to championship pedigree by winning the 2019 NBA title.

Won three NBA championships

Played for Golden State Warriors

Contributed to Toronto Raptors' 2019 title

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