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Draymond Green Backs Podziemski as Future Warriors Star

10/22/2025

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Draymond Green expresses confidence in Brandin Podziemski of the Golden State Warriors as a potential franchise cornerstone for 2025-26.
Podziemski, 22, averaged 11.7 points and seeks the trust of Stephen Curry and Draymond Green.
Green cautions him against oversharing ambitions, including a desire to surpass Curry.
Podziemski will start the season opener against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Green says his confidence could make him a vital asset for the Warriors.

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Draymond Green expresses confidence in Brandin Podziemski of the Golden State Warriors as a potential franchise cornerstone for 2025-26.
Podziemski, 22, averaged 11.7 points and seeks the trust of Stephen Curry and Draymond Green.
Green cautions him against oversharing ambitions, including a desire to surpass Curry.
Podziemski will start the season opener against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Green says his confidence could make him a vital asset for the Warriors.