How Warriors rookie Post leans on Draymond after earning his respect

How Warriors rookie Post leans on Draymond after earning his respect originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

SAN FRANCISCO – Views of palm trees and sunshine, surrounded by the sound of water splashing into the sand and flowing back to the ocean radiated around the Warriors’ training camp in Hawaii. There were occasional bouts of tropical rain, and a handful of texts from Draymond Green to rookie Quinten Post too.

‘What’s up rook? I need some waters brought to my room,’ one text read. Green also makes sure Post knows after games the veterans need a towel waiting for them. The 24-year-old from the Netherlands spent five years in college – two at Mississippi State and three at Boston College – where he became an All-ACC Player before becoming the No. 52 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, taken by the Warriors.

Now, the 7-footer is happily taking rookie duties in stride while being mentored closely by a 34-year-old Green who is entering his 13th season with the Warriors, absorbing every word on and off the court.

“He’s just a great dude, man,” Post said Tuesday about Green after Warriors practice. “That’s what I’ve learned these past few weeks. I came in and Draymond, obviously he has a reputation, but man, nothing but good things to say about him.

“He talks to me every practice. Not just me, but to all the young guys. He’s really been a leader for me and for us. It’s been great building a relationship with him. He’s really helped me out.”

The Warriors on the morning of this year’s inaugural two-day draft first sent the No. 52 overall pick to the Oklahoma City Thunder to acquire shooting guard Lindy Waters III, a move that already is paying dividends with the newcomers’ game-winning 3-pointer in Golden State’s preseason opener. General manager Mike Dunleavy then reacquired the draft rights to the No. 52 pick from the Portland Trail Blazers, via the Thunder, to add the stretch center.

Post was a bit of a surprise pick by the Warriors. He flew mainly under the radar, as most picks near the end of the second round do. What he brings does make plenty of sense for the Warriors from…

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Publish date : 2024-10-09 18:56:28

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