Marquese Chriss entered Warriors training camp on a non-guaranteed contract. Most people assumed he was not going to make the Opening Night roster.
But after a strong preseason, Golden State waived Alfonzo McKinnie to make room for Chriss.
Despite averaging 7.4 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.9 assists through the Dubs' first 38 games, he was waived Jan. 6 before his contract became fully guaranteed for the rest of the season.
Chriss returned about a week later on a two-way contract, which then was converted to a standard NBA deal Feb. 7.
What a whirlwind.