Coach Kerr Heaps Massive Praise on Rookie Brandin Podziemski for Filling in for Stephen Curry

In a pulsating encounter held at the Fiserv Forum, the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Golden State Warriors 129-118. The Warriors, valiantly navigating the court without the presence of star guard Stephen Curry (rest), showcased resilience despite an off night in terms of shooting from Andrew Wiggins and Klay Thompson. While Chris Paul and Draymond Green were not available for the Warriors, it was a performance that Brandin Podziemski fans were amazed by.

After the game, all eyes were on rookie Brandin Podziemski for his outstanding performance, impressing even Warriors’ head coach Steve Kerr. In the post-game interview, he couldn’t help but shower praise on the young talent. “Brandin was fantastic; without Steph, we need his offense. That’s what we love about him. He seems to be a step ahead of the play every time.”

During the ups and downs of a difficult season, teams sometimes find themselves dealing not just with incomplete rosters but also with broken spirits. This game was a testimony to the Warriors’ versatility. With Podziemski easily taking over the brighter moments, the rookie not only demonstrated his scoring skill but also a basketball smartness that no one could equate to a newcomer.

Will Steph Curry and the Warriors recover their season?

The Golden State Warriors, once a mighty dynasty anchored by the fearsome trio of Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and Klay Thompson, face a crucial juncture. On the one hand, Curry remains a showstopper on the court, while Thompson’s comeback after the injury seems to have dragged him into new realities that contrast heavily with what he was in 2015 when he won titles for three straight years in 2015, 2017, and 2018.

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Thompson has managed to aid the Warriors in their seventh title in 2022 but is currently dealing with an erratic nature as he trades brilliant performances for an unsuccessful bid to regain form. However, problematic on-court behavior led to the suspension, and later, when he returned, Coach Steve Kerr decided that he would stay on the bench for some time.

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So, while Green remains an important force on the defensive side of the game, the Warriors are becoming too dependent on Steph Curry.