Brandin Podziemski secures third-year option from Warriors
Shout out to the sophomore Podz!
Second year guard Brandin Podziemski has played his way into some extended time in a Golden State Warriors uniform, evidenced by the team exercising the third-year option on his rookie deal.
The 19th overall pick of the first round 2023 draft, and member of the 2023-2024 NBA All-Rookie First Team, has showed that he’s integral to the Warriors future core.
The Warriors have exercised the third-year option on Brandin Podziemski's contract, the team announces
— Dalton Johnson (@DaltonJ_Johnson) October 31, 2024
Warriors Exercise Contract Option On Brandin Podziemski pic.twitter.com/5OqIl0MNny
— Warriors PR (@WarriorsPR) October 31, 2024
During his rookie season he averaged 9.2 points per game, 5.8 rebounds, and 3.7 assists on 45% shooting from the field and 38% shooting from beyond the arc. He also appeared in 74 games, showing durability as he bounced between starting and a reserve role as the Warriors figured out the final season of Klay Thompson.
His hard work has paid off with gaining more and more of the coaching staff’s trust, which is no small feat considering how Coach Steve Kerr normally is cautious putting rookies into the fire.
Brandin Podziemski says he and Buddy Hield were at Chase Center shooting together at 11 pm last night
— Dalton Johnson (@DaltonJ_Johnson) October 30, 2024
We couldn’t be any prouder of you and the organization that drafted you. https://t.co/CRWpfeixxI
— John Podziemski (@john_fiero) October 31, 2024