Warriors Lock in Brazilian Star Gui Santos

0:00You're listening to Golden State Warriors News today. Subscribe now for fast daily updates on your team. The Golden State Warriors just locked in one of their draft gyms with a new contract extension for 23-year-old Brazilian-wing Gwe Santos. They picked him 55th overall in the 2022 NBA draft, and the deal is worth $15 million over the next three years. With a player option for a fourth season through at least the 27-28 campaign, Santos has stepped up big lately, starting 11 of the Warriors 12 games since January 26th. In that stretch, he's averaged 15 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 1.6 steals over nearly 29 minutes per game. His three-point shooting has jumped to over 43 percent, way better than his career mark. Coach Steve Kerr has highlighted Santos' unorthodox shot creation and smart play like timely cuts that help teammates. The organization loves his energy on the court, and in the locker room, turning him into

1:01a steady rotation piece amid some roster changes, including Jimmy Butler's injury and Jonathan Kuminga's exit. Coming from Brazil's top pro league, Santos spent his whole first year after the draft in the Warriors' G-League team in Santa Cruz. He didn't debut in the NBA until November of 2023, and had to adapt from point guard duties to playing forward or even center in Golden. His late system alongside stars like Steph Curry and Dremon Green. Now with this security, Santos is thriving where others struggled, showing patients paid off as he fits perfectly into the team's motion offense and defense. The Warriors see him as a key part of their future, appreciation to our sponsor for backing this episode, a pillow that plays your podcasts, music, or white noise privately,