Podz Stan Thread

[KevinMcreynolds]

Does he remind anyone else of Goran Dragic? Crafty southpaws who love driving the lane. Podz crashes the boards a bit more though.

Yep.

I see him as a combination of Joe Ingles, Josh Hart, Draymond Green, and Jack Harlow.

[Onus]

He should be more untouchable than JK is ...

[EvanZ]

can't touch this dum duh duh dum

[floppymoose]

I see him as a combination of Joe Ingles, Josh Hart, Draymond Green, and Jack Harlow.

and Dick Whitman

[Twinkie defense]

The fearless mindset of the Warriors’ Brandin Podziemski: ‘He’s got a delusion to him’

Podziemski thought he crushed his workout in Miami. He figured the Heat might draft him 18th. They went with Jaime Jaquez Jr., also a Warriors’ favorite. Golden State was up at No. 19. Podziemski thought he fit, but didn’t feel quite as optimistic about how he performed at his group workout in San Francisco. The Warriors were sure.

“He was great on the court,” Lacob said. “Like, really good. Clearly the best player in the workout.”

The Warriors then brought him into the film room and had him break down two games of tape. They don’t often learn much in these sessions. Podziemski was different. They slowed down some of his pick-and-roll decision-making against Gonzaga and defensive possessions.

“He could reference personnel on the other team,” Lacob said. “Names, tendencies, opponent actions. His memory recall was super impressive.”

Podziemski popped in the Warriors’ analytics model, put together by their vice president of analytics Pabail Sidhu. They value it with increased frequency. Podziemski’s 8.8 rebounds per game led his conference. That juiced the analytics model. When it was all wrapped together, Podziemski finished top-10 on the front office’s consensus final draft board.

Lots of good tidbits in this Anthony Slater piece...

[Jester_]

The fearless mindset of the Warriors’ Brandin Podziemski: ‘He’s got a delusion to him’

Podziemski thought he crushed his workout in Miami. He figured the Heat might draft him 18th. They went with Jaime Jaquez Jr., also a Warriors’ favorite. Golden State was up at No. 19. Podziemski thought he fit, but didn’t feel quite as optimistic about how he performed at his group workout in San Francisco. The Warriors were sure.

“He was great on the court,” Lacob said. “Like, really good. Clearly the best player in the workout.”

The Warriors then brought him into the film room and had him break down two games of tape. They don’t often learn much in these sessions. Podziemski was different. They slowed down some of his pick-and-roll decision-making against Gonzaga and defensive possessions.

“He could reference personnel on the other team,” Lacob said. “Names, tendencies, opponent actions. His memory recall was super impressive.”

Podziemski popped in the Warriors’ analytics model, put together by their vice president of analytics Pabail Sidhu. They value it with increased frequency. Podziemski’s 8.8 rebounds per game led his conference. That juiced the analytics model. When it was all wrapped together, Podziemski finished top-10 on the front office’s consensus final draft board.

Lots of good tidbits in this Anthony Slater piece...

Yeah, I loved this article. He's the anti-Wiseman

[Onus]

The fearless mindset of the Warriors’ Brandin Podziemski: ‘He’s got a delusion to him’

Podziemski thought he crushed his workout in Miami. He figured the Heat might draft him 18th. They went with Jaime Jaquez Jr., also a Warriors’ favorite. Golden State was up at No. 19. Podziemski thought he fit, but didn’t feel quite as optimistic about how he performed at his group workout in San Francisco. The Warriors were sure.

“He was great on the court,” Lacob said. “Like, really good. Clearly the best player in the workout.”

The Warriors then brought him into the film room and had him break down two games of tape. They don’t often learn much in these sessions. Podziemski was different. They slowed down some of his pick-and-roll decision-making against Gonzaga and defensive possessions.

“He could reference personnel on the other team,” Lacob said. “Names, tendencies, opponent actions. His memory recall was super impressive.”

Podziemski popped in the Warriors’ analytics model, put together by their vice president of analytics Pabail Sidhu. They value it with increased frequency. Podziemski’s 8.8 rebounds per game led his conference. That juiced the analytics model. When it was all wrapped together, Podziemski finished top-10 on the front office’s consensus final draft board.

Lots of good tidbits in this Anthony Slater piece...

Yeah, I loved this article. He's the anti-Wiseman

He's always trying to win regardless of the circumstances. I love it. Puts the blame on himself and what can I do better. Love this attitude.

[oaktownwarriors87]

Does he remind anyone else of Goran Dragic? Crafty southpaws who love driving the lane. Podz crashes the boards a bit more though.

Yep.

I see him as a combination of Joe Ingles, Josh Hart, Draymond Green, and Jack Harlow.

He's the white Bob Sura

Also, Podz vs Hart:

Shuttle 3.20 3.02
Lane 11.16 11.15
Sprint 3.21 3.18
Standing Vert Reach 128.0" 128.5"
Max Vert Reach 135.5" 135.0"
Hand Length 8.25 8.50
Hand Width 10.0 9.50
Height 6'3.75" 6'3.75"
Wingspan 6'5.5" 6'8.25"
Weight 203.8 209.2

[EvanZ]

I see him as a combination of Joe Ingles, Josh Hart, Draymond Green, and Jack Harlow.

and Dick Whitman

and White Dickman

[EvanZ]

Yep.

I see him as a combination of Joe Ingles, Josh Hart, Draymond Green, and Jack Harlow.

He's the white Bob Sura

Ummm

[KevinMcreynolds]

I see him as a combination of Joe Ingles, Josh Hart, Draymond Green, and Jack Harlow.

and Dick Whitman

and White Dickman

and Big Dickman

[EvanZ]

and Dick Whitman

and White Dickman

and Big Dickman

Big Dickman >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Big Jim

[Twinkie defense]

https://youtu.be/kx_G2a2hL6U?si=ePdUHMwT4YCy5vwG

[KevinMcreynolds]

Incontinentia Buttocks

[SinceGatlingWasARookie]

Podz only got 3.7 assists per game at Santa Clara. That was the highest assists on the team but it does not scream point guard. Podz is looking like a point guard or at least an Iguodala like 3rd ball handler. Podz was only scoring 19 per game at Santa Clara but he was shooting efficiently.

[wco81]

Minutes are trending up but shooting percentage has gone down a bit, especially from 3.

Shot volume is probably trending up too since taking on an expanded role.

But one oddity is that FT% is only 62.9% on 1.2 attempts.

He's got to get that way up.

[Impuniti]

Podz only got 3.7 assists per game at Santa Clara. That was the highest assists on the team but it does not scream point guard. Podz is looking like a point guard or at least an Iguodala like 3rd ball handler. Podz was only scoring 19 per game at Santa Clara but he was shooting efficiently.

That's exactly his role in the team. After Steph, then Dray, he can come in as the next playmaker starting. Add in CP3, and you can always have 2 guys with playmaking ability on the court.

[hamncheese]

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[floppymoose]

Podz has been such a find. I dont really understand how he does it with those t-rex arms.

[Onus]

As much as a podz stan I am. I’m ready for moody to start.