He's been much too inconsistent of a scorer and producer to become a cornerstone for this team.
As the NBA season nears the end of its first month, the Golden State Warriors are in a relatively good spot, having seen developments out of certain players, including Will Richard, that bode exceedingly well for their push for championship contention.
Yet, the inconsistent play of Brandin Podziemski, whom the Warriors were yet again hoping would be ready for a larger role, has been one of the most frustrating aspects of the season so far.