Brandin Podziemski

History has remained kind to the Golden State Warriors throughout their attempts to continue stockpiling perimeter talent through the NBA Draft; with yet another sound decision in selecting Brandin Podziemski from 2023’s No. 19 spot, those fortunes don’t appear likely to change anytime soon. Assigned the task of keeping the Warriors’ backcourt rhythm on schedule with a pair of key, rotational pieces missing, the do-it-all rookie thrived in his first regular season run. Overwhelming the New Orleans Pelicans’ defense with crafty, blur-quick attacks to the rim, Podziemski found time to set the table for both himself and his teammates on the way to a 28-point rout on October 30, 2023. The first page of Podziemski’s 2023-24 season provided an intriguing preview of what his career’s first chapter would soon offer. Promptly earning his coaches’ trust, Podziemski’s versatility and hustle would propel him to the NBA’s No. 1 spot in charges taken (38), a top 10 finish among all guards in total rebounds (427), and 28 starts. Instantaneous in his influence on the Warriors’ success, Podziemski recorded five points, rebounds, two assists, and a +15 plus-minus in 22 minutes during his remarkable debut.

Three-Star Rookie