Steve Kerr Sends Strong Brandin Podziemski Message Ahead of Magic Game

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The Golden State Warriors are playing really well after a 0-3 start to the season. They have won six in a row ahead of Saturday’s game against the Orlando Magic.

Steph Curry is playing like an MVP, while Yaxel Lendeborg has rejuvenated the franchise with his impressive performances as a rookie.

Role players like Charles Bassey, Brandon Williams and Georges Niang have also stepped up amid the absences of Jimmy Butler, Moses Moody and Kristaps Porzingis.

One starter being overlooked is Brandin Podziemski, who is averaging 15.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.1 steals in seven games.

Steve Kerr Sends Strong Brandin Podziemski Message

Speaking to reporters during Friday’s post-practice media availability, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr was asked about his thoughts on Brandin Podziemski’s start to the season.

Kerr had a lot of praise for Podziemski and the improvements he has shown in his fourth year in the league.

“I think he’s taking much better shots this year,” Kerr said. “I think he’s taking more threes, which we’ve always wanted. Fewer difficult hook shots, floaters in the lane. He’s either getting to the rim or he’s shooting the three. He’s been really good with the pump fake, side deep three. I think his shot chart is much healthier.”

Podziemski entered the season fresh off a five-year, $110 million extension. The Warriors secured their best young guard, and he’s making strides in the right direction.

With Yaxel Lendeborg in tow, the future of the Warriors after Steph Curry is looking much better than it was last season.

Brandin Podziemski on Earning Steve Kerr’s Trust

In his postgame media availability after the Warriors’ win over the Phoenix Suns, Brandin Podziemski was asked about earning Steve Kerr’s trust amid their current winning streak.

“I feel like there’s an easiness because there’s a trust and a belief from my teammates, coaches that I can play at a high level,” Podziemski said. “So, when you have that, you can relax a little bit in your mind with that and just go out there and be free and play. And so that’s a good feeling to have.”

Podziemski added that having supportive teammates amid their 0-3 start helped develop their chemistry.

The Warriors will look to extend their streak to seven games against an Orlando Magic team on a three-game losing skid.