Brandin Podziemski's Ambition to Become Warriors Cornerstone Praised by GM Mike Dunleavy

Golden State Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy lauded Brandin Podziemski's "ambition" to become a franchise cornerstone once Steph Curry retires. Podziemski, entering his third NBA season after being selected No. 19 overall in the 2023 draft, expressed his desire to earn the trust of the current stars, emphasizing that it goes beyond just on-court skill. While Dunleavy appreciated Podziemski's belief in himself and nightly performance, he refrained from making a hard commitment, stating the future is hard to predict and the current focus is on building the best team for this season's championship pursuit. Podziemski earned All-Rookie honors in his first year and followed up with a solid sophomore season, averaging 11.7 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 3.4 assists in 64 appearances. His long-term role will be sorted out when the time comes.