Brandin Podziemski has made quite an impact on the Golden State Warriors during his first year with the team and he is being noticed across the league.
Just a few days ago, he participated in the NBA Rising Stars Challenge at All-Star Weekend, a sign that people are very interested in the 20-year-old guard’s talent and potential.
Draymond Green spoke with The Athletic about what Podziemski brings to the team.
“You’re very comfortable when he’s out there on the court. That says a lot for a rookie on this team – that you feel the amount of comfort you do when he’s out there running the show,” Green said.
Brandin Podziemski has won over every level of the Warriors' organization, most crucially his veteran teammates.
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“The ceiling is high,” Green also said.
“He’s still learning. Still figuring s— out. But when you start looking at people who are going to succeed him,” Green said, pointing at Stephen Curry and suggesting that Podziemski could be the future of the team.
During his rookie year, Podziemski has posted 9.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 3.9 assists on 46.4% from the floor and 38.5% from the three-point line.
With a lot of drive, speed, and fierce determination, Podziemski looks like the sort of player who can be a part of the Warriors for a long time to come.
Just last week, he was given a spot in the starting lineup over Klay Thompson, which was a major moment that showed just how much the Warriors and head coach Steve Kerr believe in Podziemski.
In many ways, the Warriors have a very strong identity, led by the brilliance of Curry.
But in other ways, they are also thinking of the future and who will lead the team once Curry steps down.
Could Podziemski be the face of this franchise over the next decade?
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