How the Warriors’ preseason rotation changes are helping Podziemski’s growth originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
The Warriors have played with quite a few lineup changes during the NBA preseasonbut coach Steve Kerr is not the only one who benefits from the constant rotation changes.
after Golden State’s 109-106 preseason win over the Sacramento Kings on Friday at Chase Center, point guard Brandin Podziemski detailed how the scattered rotations allow him to develop chemistry with teammates he wouldn’t normally share the court with, which could prove invaluable during an NBA season.
“I think it allows me to understand my teammates. What they like, what they don’t like, what they prefer. In terms of catching the ball, what actions they like running for them,” Podziemski said. “And for me, as a point guard, to be out there with Buddy. [Hield] and [De’Anthony Melton] and Lindy [Waters III] who can run off screens and shoot, it gives a little bit of a Klay feel a little bit.
“And so just taking the knowledge that I’ve learned from being with him and kind of applying it and asking them questions about what they’re thinking. I think it helps me just because you never know who’s going to be out there during the year because it’s a Long season coming up, people are ruling out games So for me just to learn who’s there, it’ll help for the regular season.
With many new faces in the mix, Podziemski will rely heavily on quickly learning the tendencies of his teammates who have just entered the fold.
After earning NBA All-Rookie honors in his first Warriors season, Podziemski assumes to play a pivotal role for Golden State in his sophomore campaign.
The Warriors made it clear how much they appreciate Podziemski after reportedly unwilling to include the 21-year-old guard in some possible trade packages for another NBA star.
Podziemski’s relentless work ethic and attention to detail likely factors into Golden State’s confidence in him being a franchise fixture for years to come. For now, he’s just focused on putting his teammates in the best possible position to succeed.
