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Why Steve Kerr chose Patrick McCaw over Nick Young for backup shooting guard

SAN ANTONIO — The Warriors’ bench rotation will continue to change. Warriors coach Steve Kerr has clarity, though, on if Patrick McCaw or Nick Young will assume the team’s backup shooting guard spot.

“I’m going to be going with Patty,” Kerr said following the Warriors’ 112-92 victory over the Spurs on Thursday. “But that doesn’t mean I can’t change. He’s clearly played well and earned it.”

Though the 22-year-old McCaw has averaged only 2.7 points in 11.7 minutes through seven games, the Warriors like his offensive and defensive versatility as well as his work ethic. Young has averaged 6.