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#thisleague UNCUT: Warriors G Brandin Podziemski

Jan 4, 2024

Golden State Warriors rookie Brandin Podziemski discusses breaking into the starting lineup, his journey from college to the NBA draft, the science of his left-handedness, challenges of cracking a lefty team, and the challenges rookies face on a veteran team like the Warriors.

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Brandin Podziemski

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Brandin Podziemski credits his belief in himself and his competitiveness to the influence of his parents and growing up around African American communities.

Brandin Podziemski reflects on the pressure of playing as a rookie for the Golden State Warriors and being expected to contribute right away.

Deep dives

Rapid Rise from Santa Cruz

Rookie Brandon Pajemski shares how he and Trace Jackson Davis quickly went from expected time in Santa Cruz to becoming rotation players for the Golden State Warriors. Through injury and suspension, they found opportunities to showcase their unique skills and contribute to the team on and off the court.

Introduction

3min

Choosing a Different Path

7min

Passion, Podcasts, and Locker Placement

3min

Joining the Starting Lineup and Managing Pressure

6min

Challenges in the NBA, Playing Defense, and Hometown Affiliations

6min

The Challenges of Being Drafted and Playing on a Veteran Team

12min

Golden State Warriors rookie Brandin Podziemski joins Chris Haynes and Marc Stein to talk about breaking into the Warriors' rotation (and starting lineup) in his first pro season, playing his way into the first round of the NBA Draft after a humble start to his collegiate career and goes in detail with the guys on the science of his left-handed-ness, his favorite lefties and the challenges of cracking Stein's exclusive annual All-Lefty Team.

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