SAN FRANCISCO — Right arm outstretched, Omari Spellman proudly held the pose as the ball swished through the net.
As a rookie with the Atlanta Hawks a year ago, Spellman hesitated to be anything more than a stand-still shooter. Through work, he feels now he can do more. Making his second start at center this season in the Warriors’ Jan. 12 loss to the Grizzlies, Spellman back-peddled to the corner, called for the ball and scored the first three points of the game.
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After one frustrating season in Atlanta that made him question whether or not he belonged in the NBA, Spellman has found a nurturing environment in Golden State that has helped him rediscover his confidence.