Brandin Podziemski is one of the biggest surprises of this NBA season. Arriving amid general skepticism, he is carving out a key role in the Golden State Warriors.
Also yesterday, in the 114-120 loss to the Denver Nuggets in the Christmas Day, Podziemski was most useful to his cause. He finished with 13 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals, making himself even more useful than the statistics say, with a truly valuable presence on the court. After this fine showing, the rookie highlighted his path full of obstacles in recent years, in which he has always had to convince skeptics. And he has given a splendid demonstration of perseverance That may be useful for many.
Two years ago I collected 17 “N.E.’s” and played only in garbage time. Last year my name did not appear on any Draft Board. This summer everyone called me a “bust,” at the beginning of the year I was not in the rotations. Now I am a starter in the best franchise in the NBA. If I made it, you can make it too.
2 years ago at this time I had 17 DNP and only played garbage time, 1 year ago at this time I wasn’t on any draft boards, 5 months ago all I heard was that I was bust. Started the year out of the rotation and now I’m starting for the best franchise in the NBA! #ificandoityoucan2
– Brandin Podziemski (@brandinpodziem2) December 25, 2023
