Warriors’ Brandin Podziemski , drafted 19th in the 2023 NBA Draft, turned heads as a rookie, earning All-Rookie honors with averages of 9.2 points and 5.8 rebounds. Things looked promising for the young Warriors guard, but after playoff struggles, inconsistency, and a rough start to the season, it may be time to evaluate Podziemski’s role on a team aiming for a championship.

Podz wants to be the next face of the Warriors franchise

Podziemski’s sophomore season saw his points per game rise to 11.7, with an even better true shooting percentage. However, during the 2025 playoffs, it became clear that his game did not translate well to playoff basketball. His true shooting plummeted, along with shooting percentages across the board, as he took 11 attempts per game on 36% from the field—and s

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