To take Steph Curry’s place, the Golden State Warriors have been searching for a young player with star potential. In the end, James Wiseman proved to be a grave error, despite their hopes that he would be that player in the 2020 NBA Draft. As it happens, during that draft, they also had their sights set on another player.

NBA All-Star Tyrese Haliburton said that the Golden State Warriors were considering drafting him during an episode of The Old Man & The Three podcast.”When I got to the NBA, I told this story too, the Warriors were after me pretty hard,” Haliburton stated. “Coach Kerr called Coach Walton when I got drafted, and was like, ‘We love him, love his jumper, don’t touch it, like it’s gonna go in.'”

To be completely honest, the Warriors may have selected the worst pick available in the 2020 NBA Draft. LaMelo Ball, Tyrese Haliburton, Tyrese Maxey, Desmond Bane, Cole Anthony, Immanuel Quickley, and more players were passed over by the team.

There were a ton of young players that had the potential to partner with Steph Curry as a fresh 1-2 puncҺ. to be the player who can relieve Klay Thompson of some of his burdens so he won’t have to settle for being the team’s second-best player. That’s Andrew Wiggins, some would аrgue, but the Warriors had so much more to offer.

“Annoying little brother” – How Golden State Warriors’ rookie is defying expectation

Rookie guard Brandin Podziemski has been one of the Golden State Warriors’ biggest assets during the first quarter of the season, despite a period that hasn’t yet produced enough in terms of team success.

The team has seen a remarkable change in the 19th overall pick, especially in the last two games when he finished both games against the LA Clippers and played around 70 minutes in total.

Early in his rookie season, Brandin Podziemksi has been able to accumulate minutes for the Golden State Warriors thanks to his off-court demeanor. Podziemski has made significant progress in the last few months after playing well but not particularly well during his initial tenure in a Warriors shirt during Summer League. Given his outstanding play with Golden State, it doesn’t seem like the 20-year-old will be spending a lot of time in the G League during his rookie season. How did Podziemski get to this point, then?

While Podziemski’s tale obviously extends much beyond his limited NBA career to date, his time with the Warriors has been marked by a drive to absorb knowledge from the greatest. No one is a finer teacher than Stephen Curry, who recently discussed Podziemski’s quest for excellence in an interview with Ron Kroichick of the San Francisco Chronicle. Curry is a two-time MVP.

He is like the bothersome younger sibling that never stops chatting and asking questions. However, I think that’s great about him and advise him to use it more since his enthusiasm is contagious. I know he listens, and we are aware of the caring element,” Curry remarked.When it comes to his ability to be a nuisance as an on-ball defender, make hustle plays at pivotal times, and seek rebounds on both ends of the court, Podziemski’s intensity on the court is equally noteworthy.

The 20-year-old’s abilities as a ball handler, facilitator, shooter, and deft finisher around the rim are what make him a successful player. Additionally, he doesn’t make mistakes, which inspires confidence in head coach Steve Kerr, who doesn’t always have that kind of faith in young players.

With at least 14 minutes played per game, Podziemski is presently third among rookies in terms of average plus-minus, only behind the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chet Holmgren and Cason Wallace. The Warriors are mired in 11th place in the Western Conference at 9-11, while the Thunder are second at 13-6.

The sky may be the limit for Podziemski as he forges a path alongside one of the greatest to have ever done it, having already established himself as one of the best rookies for the Golden State in recent years.