With the start of the California Classic, the top pick from the Golden State Warriors’ draft class was set to make his debut in blue and gold on Monday in Sacramento.
For the first time since being draft just under two week ago, first round pick Brandin Podziemski suited up for his Summer League debut in the California Classic against the Kings.
In 30 minutes, Podziemski showed off a varity of skills in the backcourt, scoring 12 points on 4-of-9 shooting from field to go along with six assists and six boards in Golden State’s 100-94 loss to the Kings. The Santa Clara product knocked down one of his three attempts from beyond the arc on Monday against the Kings.
Via @DXContent on Twitter:
Solid summer league debut for Brandin Podziemski, who finished with 12 points (4/9 FG), 6 ASTS + 6 REBS in GSW’s 100-94 loss to the Kings at the California Classic. Podziemski is a 6-foot-5 and 20-year-old combo guard who will be able to handle bench minutes early in his career pic.twitter.com/Vgy3JMZOQ0
— DraftExpressContent (@DXContent) July 4, 2023
The 6-foot-5 combo guard will have the chance to build on his Summer League campaign on Wednesday in a showdown with No. 2 overall pick Brandon Miller and the Charlotte Hornets.
Podziemski and the Warriors will tip off against the Hornets at 3 p.m. PT on Wednesday for their second California Classic game in Sacramento.
Watch all of Podziemki’s highlights in his Summer League debut with the Warriors via YouTube:
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