Podziemski enjoyed a solid rookie year with the Warriors, averaging 9.2 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game, but more importantly, he started 28 games (out of 74 appearances) and logged a solid 26.6 minutes per game. Things are on the upside trajectory for Podziemski, as the Warriors parted ways with Klay Thompson in the offseason, so the second-year guard is likely to open the season as the starting shooting guard while Buddy Hield comes off the bench. Scoring aside, Podziemski has already proven himself to be one of the best rebounding guards in the NBA, trailing only Luka Doncic, Josh Hart and Josh Giddey in the category last season. The uptick in minutes and more significant role should translate to Podziemski averaging double-digit points for the first time in his career, especially if he's able to maintain the same efficiency levels he showed as a rookie -- he shot 45.4 percent from the field and 38.5 percent from three-point range. Maintaining efficiency while experiencing an uptick in volume will be vital to preserving his fantasy upside. Still, unless Podziemski suffers a massive regression, he's primed to be a solid -- if not better -- fantasy asset in all categories as Stephen Curry's teammate in the Warriors' backcourt. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a two-year, $6.87 million contract with the Warriors in July of 2023. Contract includes $3.69 million team option for 2025-26.
Personal Bio/PreCareer Summary
Brandin Podziemski has rapidly emerged as a top-60 prospect after averaging just 4.1 minutes per game across 16 contests with Illinois as a freshman. Transferring to Santa Clara led to serious scoring and impressive accolades for Podziemski. Donned the WCC co-Player of the Year, Podziemski averaged 19.9 points on 48/44/77 percent shooting. He's also an elite rebounder for a guard, racking up 8.8 rebounds per game to go along with 3.7 assists and 1.8 steals. Podziemski is a versatile contributor, but the selling point is a smooth stroke from beyond the arc, though his relatively short wingspan will make it tougher to get his shot off in the NBA. Santa Clara has been a reliable NBA pipeline of late, with Jalen Williams illustrating that Podziemski's big numbers aren't just fluff. His shooting is impressive, and he finished with 10 points, eight assists and seven rebounds in his scrimmage at the Combine. Being small in size and stature is a concern for Podziemski, who has demonstrated a knack for initiating contact (4.5 FTA/g). Drawing fouls and canning threes is a good recipe for success if the former can translate. Some combination of rebounding prowess, reliable passing and tolerable defense will also need to translate. That said, Podziemski's shooting sets him up as a bench scorer and sparkplug. A role of 10-15 minutes per night is realistically Podziemski's usage in year one. His rebounding skills are very Josh Hart-esque. Damion Lee comes to mind as another comparison.
Won't return Monday
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Illness
November 4, 2024
Podziemski (illness) will not return in Monday's game against the Wizards, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports. He tallied two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one steal across 13 minutes.
ANALYSIS Podziemski called out of the game early in the third quarter and went back to the locker room due to an illness. The 21-year-old has seen an increased role (three starts) this season due to Stephen Curry (ankle) missing time, though Podziemski played 20-plus minutes in all six of his appearances before Monday. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against the Celtics.
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Stat Review
How does Brandin Podziemski compare to other players?
This section compares his stats with all players from the previous three seasons (minimum 200 minutes played)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
True Shooting %
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Effective Field Goal %
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3-Point Attempt Rate
Percentage of field goal attempts from three point range.
Free Throw Rate
Number of free throw attempts per field goal attempt.
Offensive Rebound %
An estimate of the percentage of available offensive rebounds a player grabbed while they were on the floor.
Defensive Rebound %
An estimate of the percentage of available defensive rebounds a player grabbed while they were on the floor.
Total Rebound %
An estimate of the percentage of available rebounds a player grabbed while they were on the floor.
Assist %
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Steal %
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Block %
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Turnover %
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Usage %
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Fantasy Points Per Game
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True Shooting %
42.8%
Effective Field Goal %
42.3%
3-Point Attempt Rate
45.1%
Free Throw Rate
8.5%
Offensive Rebound %
5.3%
Defensive Rebound %
13.1%
Total Rebound %
9.3%
Assist %
19.5%
Steal %
0.9%
Block %
1.9%
Turnover %
10.6%
Usage %
19.5%
Fantasy Points Per Game
25.9
Fantasy Points Per Minute
0.8
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Leaves Monday's game
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Undisclosed
November 4, 2024
Podziemski (undisclosed) went to the locker room during Monday's game against the Wizards, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
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Back on bench Monday
GGolden State Warriors
November 4, 2024
Podziemski is not in the Warriors' starting lineup for Monday's game against the Wizards, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
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Posts another modest showing
GGolden State Warriors
November 2, 2024
Podziemski posted 12 points (5-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), five rebounds, six assists and one block in 38 minutes before fouling out of Saturday's 127-121 overtime win over the Rockets.
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Posts 19 points with first unit
GGolden State Warriors
October 30, 2024
Podziemski amassed 19 points (8-18 FG, 3-8 3Pt), three rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal in 34 minutes during Tuesday's 124-106 win over the Pelicans.
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Getting starting nod
GGolden State Warriors
October 29, 2024
Podziemski is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Pelicans, Kendra Andrews of ESPN.com reports.
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Two-way battle for starting role
GGolden State Warriors
October 15, 2024
Podziemski is competing for the Warriors' starting shooting guard role to open the 2024-25 season, according to Kendra Andrews of ESPN.
ANALYSIS Buddy Hield is set to operate as the sixth man, so the Warriors have to decide between Podziemski or De'Anthony Melton to pair with Stephen Curry in the backcourt. Even though Melton provides a better option from a defensive perspective, Podziemski has the experience of playing alongside Curry, as he made 28 starts across 74 regular-season contests with Golden State as a rookie in 2023-24. Podziemski is currently dealing with a broken nose, but it's not expected to impact his availability for the regular season.