With proud family in stands, Bay Area native McMillian stars on Warriors' court

"I'm so proud, overwhelmed, Bowers told the Bay Area News Group from her seats in the lower bowl. This was special. Bowers was not the only member of the family in the building. Older brother Justin and sister Joi were also present and proud. It was amazing to watch him play here at home."

"I know he likes to try to put on a show, especially whenever we're around, so it was definitely special for me as a big brother, Justin said, with Joi adding, Being able to watch him play and succeed in his dreams, and do something he's just loved to do since he was a child, it definitely gives me a special feeling as a big sister."

"McMillian was a three-time Tri-County Athletic League player of the year as a high school phenom in Vallejo—twice at St. Patrick-St. Vincent, once at Bethel—before a five-year collegiate career split between Grand Canyon and Texas Tech. The Warriors signed him as an undrafted free agent after the draft, but ankle surgery sidelined him for all of summer league and the preseason."

Chance McMillian led the Santa Cruz Warriors to a 122-100 victory over the San Diego Clippers with 22 points, showcasing crafty drives and a refined jump shot. Playing at Chase Center in his hometown, McMillian's performance held special significance for his family, including his mother Judy Bowers and siblings Justin and Joi, who attended the game. McMillian, a three-time Tri-County Athletic League player of the year from Vallejo, completed a five-year college career split between Grand Canyon and Texas Tech before signing with the Warriors as an undrafted free agent. After recovering from ankle surgery that sidelined him through summer league and preseason, McMillian has averaged 15.9 points per game and shot 36.4% from three-point range.

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