Brandin Podziemski has laid out a bold dream for his future at the Golden State Warriors, yet it's his short-term role with the franchise that's also a major discussion point heading into the season.
Just hours after an article from Nick Friedell of The Athletic was published where Podziemski detailed his wish to take hold of the franchise in the post Stephen Curry era, the young guard was removed from the Warriors starting lineup for their second preseason game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday.
Brandin Podziemski is still not an assured starter with the Warriors
Having started small on Sunday against the Lakers, Podziemski was the casualty of Steve Kerr wanting to go bigger against the length and athleticism of the Trail Blazers.