The Golden State Warriors are in upheaval because there is little certainty about the future of their present roster of stars. The fact that Stephen Curry is being connected to another NBA organization demonstrates how depressing this season has been for Dub Nation.
However, all is not lost for the Warriors. Fans have a lot to look forward to as Jonathan Kuminga gradually develops into one of the NBA’s most entertaining players. If they retool properly, the Dubs should be able to make another deep playoff run next year.Brandin Podziemski aims to be a part of that core team after impressing throughout his first season. While he was not a key member of the Warriors rotation this season, he believes he has done enough to earn a berth among the top rookies in the 2023 class.Podziemski was selected 19th overall in the 2023 NBA Draft, but no one expected him to immediately contribute to a Warriors team looking to make a long playoff run.However, his performance in his first NBA season astounded even his most ardent critics. The 21-year-old fought his way into Steve Kerr’s rotation, playing an average of 26.6 minutes per contest. With that amount of playing time, he managed to put up an impressive stat line of 9.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 3.7 assists while shooting 45.4% from the field and 38.5% from long range.
He discussed why he and Trayce Jackson-Davis, who has also made a remarkable contribution to the Dubs, deserve to be on the All-Rookie first team.
