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Draymond issues passionate defense of Warriors teammate Podziemski originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
Draymond Green has an explanation for Brandin Podziemski’s struggles this season.
Speaking to reporters on Wednesday after the Warriors’ 120-97 win over the Atlanta Hawks, Green offered his thoughts on the second-year pro’s struggles.
“What he’s trying to work through is y’all’s fault,” Green said, referencing the media. “…It’s hard, and I don’t say this from experience myself, I say this from experience watching people, it’s hard having a great rookie season and coming back having a good second year or better. It’s tough.
“That’s why you’ve always heard about the sophomore slump. It’s a very tough thing to do, and I think for him, he’s just put so much pressure on himself or the player he wants to be or that he thinks he should be, and that’s unnecessary, because what he’s special at is doing all of the other things on the floor and when you put the pressure on yourself like ‘I gotta make this shot,’ but there are some guys that have that pressure and have to because that’s what they do. If you don’t have to have that pressure, and I say that from experience, don’t put that pressure on yourself.”
Draymond Green went long on Brandin Podziemski’s shooting struggles and the pressure he’s putting on himself
“What he’s trying to work through is y’all’s fault.”
“I’m saying this because I hope he hears it.”
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— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) November 21, 2024
While Podziemski excelled in his first season, earning NBA All-Rookie honors, the 21-year-old has struggled mightily on offense 13 games into the season. Podziemski is averaging 7.8 points per game while shooting 38 percent from the field and an underwhelming 19.1 percent from 3-point range.
Green has been quick to offer his mentorship, explaining how the rest of the Warriors know that Podziemski will turn things around eventually.
“Me and Steph [Curry] talk to him every day, like ‘Who cares, miss seven [shots], no one cares but you,” Green told reporters. “Like you’re the…
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Publish date : 2024-11-21 21:11:00
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