The Golden State Warriors signed Alfonzo McKinnie last year as a projected preseason invite with little chance of making the active roster.
But after a strong summer showing and the situation with Patrick McCaw, McKinnie managed to earn a roster spot as the last man coming off the bench. But the Chicago native soon found himself playing regular rotational minutes and even did so down the stretch in the playoffs.
Now, with the departures of Kevin Durant and Andre Iguodala this offseason, McKinnie will be called upon as a starter.