Brandin Podziemski recently told The Athletic of his desire to be a leader of the Golden State Warriors in the post Stephen Curry, leading to some criticism from fans for his very publicized goals.
With Curry and Jimmy Butler sidelined for Sunday's preseason game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Warrior fans got a glimpse of what a Podziemski-led future may look like. Despite a rocky start for the team in the first-half, the third-year guard was clearly Golden State's biggest positive in the 126-116 loss at Crypto.com Arena.
Brandin Podziemski quietened some of his critics with a promising preseason display
While he's already proven an incredibly valuable role player alongside the likes of Curry and Butler, Podziemski's shot-creation and playmaking has been a concern for many when it comes to his potential as a future star.