Warriors' Podziemski: Hype vs. Reality

0:00It's March 5th for the Golden State Warriors, let's get into it. The Golden State Warriors are facing tough times without Steven Curry leading the charge this season. Young Gar, Brandon Podzimsky has drawn a lot of heat from fans for his up and down play, even though Coach Steve Kerr keeps giving him big minutes. In the rotation, drafted 19th overall just a couple of years ago, Podzimsky flashes star potential some nights with 20 points and 10 rebounds. With other games, he bricks open shots and ends up scoreless, fueling the inconsistency complaints. Fans in Dubnation are vocal about their frustration, especially as the team scrambles offensively. Still, Kerr stands firm, insisting Podzimsky brings intangibles that don't always show in the stats. Kerr recently broke it down, pointing to Podzimsky's sharp off-ball instincts and elite defense. He called him one of the team's best on that end, with smart weak side help, disruption, and charges, plus strong rebounding and nearly 6th the game, despite his size.

1:01At 23 years old, Podzimsky has plenty of time to smooth out the rough edges. Kerr views him as a hustler who creates chances on the floor, a key piece for the warriors moving forward. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor. Headphones in a pillow. Once you try it, it just makes sense, S-O-L-L-I, solelypillow.com.