SAD NEWS: Steve Kerr reveals his plans for Warriors’ rookie Podziemski in his sophomore season
their season in disappointing fashion as they were eliminated by the Sacramento Kings in the NBA Play-In Tournament, falling 118-94, and were left with questions about the future of the franchise, as it seems that some key players like Klay Thompson may be leaving during the offseason.
One bright spot for Steve Kerr’s team was the irruption of rookie shooting guard Brandin Podziemski, who will probably earn a nod in the NBA’s All-Rookie Teams and performed well enough to be a starter at some point in the season after coming off the bench most of the games.
If Klay Thompson decides to part ways from Golden State, Kerr already has a plan for Podziemski’s sophomore season in the NBA, as he said during the final presser of the season for the Warriors.
During his rookie season, Podziemski averaged 9.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 0.8 steals in 26.6 minutes per game, starting 28 of the 74 games he played in the year.
The Warriors have been the defining NBA team of the past decade but their aging roster of superstar talents is starting to look increasingly mortal.
They suffered a humiliating 118-94 play-in loss to the Kings at Golden 1 Center, outplayed by a younger and more dynamic team.
“We’ve been really blessed here with some amazing players and multiple championships and Finals appearances, the highest of highs,” Warriors head coach Steve Kerr told reporters after the defeat.
He was not the only defeated Warrior who suggested that this all-conquering team needs a refresh if they are going to compete for the championship again next season.
