I really felt Podz was trying to make an impact despite him not scoring as much. Really mature and great feel for the game. TJD was solid and both of them feel like good fits for our system.
I like the guys you would have preferred. They will likely be long-time NBA players. It’s my opinion that the Warriors bringing in another wing would have caused internal problems. We have Wiggins and Kuminga at the SF spot with Santos improving consistently. Despite Brandon making 5 point guards on this roster, it’s clear who is going to play this year. He’ll have all year to work on his game in the G-League. Next year the Warriors will potentially not re-sign Chris Paul or Cory Joseph. Those guys are there to win a chip this coming season. Depending on the contract negotiations with Klay, the Warriors may be able to move Chris Paul’s Contract for a lower paid but properly fitting big such as Myles Turner. I am eager to see if Chris Paul will embrace leading our talented young guys. I agree the players you mentioned are likely to succeed. I believe the reasoning is because the Warriors need to get Kuminga minutes. And not all first round draft picks are humble enough to thrive in a “next-up,” situation. Brandon can shoot like Steph. Now he needs to learn to play the NBA game. I am confident that he will be very good in 2 to 3 years. He’ll be backing up Steph until time causes their roles to reverse. The never-ending dynasty is still in-play from what I can see!
@@bricks4allages954 the guys I suggested are both mature players one havingultiple years in professional basketball and the other 4 years in college Kris has a game at the 4-5 that would compliment kuminga and cisoko has played almost every position at the g league level he for sure viuld learn this year and compliment other in the future since his main game plan is playmaking and defense not scoring which is kumingas strength realistically I think they could of all been on the floor with steph and kaly in the backcourt tbh
Coming out of college everyone agreed Podz could shoot, but there were questions about his playmaking ability. Now, after Summer League, everyone agrees he can be a playmaker, but question his ability to shoot. I believe Podz will learn how to put it all together after a year in the G-League. I'm sure Podz will, at least, be a quality backup PG to Curry.
Here after almost an year and bro never went to G-League and instead replaced Klay in the starting lineup .. steal of the draft 😂 all nba rookie first team as well
Sup Alch, I can see TJD getting the most consistent minutes out of the young bucks just because of positional need. I can see TJD getting most of his minutes as the small ball 5 with Saric as the stretch 4. As long as he can grab defensive rebounds I can see TJD getting a solid 8-10 minutes a night. For Podz I think it will be much harder for him to crack the rotation and I can see him spending lots of time in the G-league this season and mostly get garbage minutes or big minutes on those second end of back to back games. Lester I can see getting minutes if we have an injury or need to load manage Steph and CP3. If they go down boom, Lester should get an opportunity. I saw him live in some of his call up games last season at Chase and he looked really uncomfortable out there. I’m hoping he can take his momentum from SL and play just as confident with the big boys. The key to these guys getting minutes will be if they can perfect the details. Which is defense without fouling, securing rebounds, and keep the ball moving. That goes for JK and Moses too. All in all I like this roster much better than last season. And I think we will coast to a top 4 seed in the playoffs this season by improving on our road record. I’d like to see us add a final big man to the rotation just in case someone gets hurt. McGee would be ideal but if not I’d be okay with someone like Biombo. Player needs to be okay with DNP’s and be a emergency break glass type of player that we can throw at certain matchups. (Giannis, Embiid, Joker, Ayton, AD). Which is why I would go with them over someone like Christian Wood who is more talented but could become a problem if he doesn’t get consistent minutes. Imagine if Looney got a serious injury to his hips or knees and needs 3-4 months off during the season? We don’t think about it because he’s such an iron man, but what if? Are we prepared? Or would the whole season in jeopardy? As much as I love Saric and TJD, that would be a lot to ask of them. Why not secure someone as an insurance policy and be able to give Looney some actual relief. I think we’re deep enough at guard, so i’d like to pick up an extra big body or wing defender if we’re against signing another big man.
Pod will play entirely in the G-League this upcoming season. I think he will be a good player in a few years. TJD will be the real deal. Hope he can get enough minutes next year. He should as long as he doesn't make too many mistakes.
Maybe. There were more experienced players available. And, guys with more upside. Weirdly, they went in the middle: the low upside and less experienced dude. Should have punted the pick for a pick next year and got minimum guys or Quinones.
@@HKim0072 Q should be on the roster, I don’t think he should be on a two way deal. They will probably hold the last roster spot open for a buyout candidate.
@@Chris_Swish_OtM facts thats something ive never seen wiseman play with on the warriors(even tho its only been summer league) i feel tjd knows what he wants to do and knows his role where as wiseman never looked like he fit in couldnt find his spots or progress the plays and find better shots for other players he was on the floor with on the warriors
tjd has a better shot to play more only because of the position... warriors have like 50 guards.... front court is thin. plus he is older and more experienced.
@@whoisomogged5637 Exactly. I think Wiseman only played 3 games at Memphis before getting drafted. So he was out there literally learning on the job. Where as TJD has played 4 years of college ball. He just has so many more reps and skill wise, he has much better hands. I think he will age like wine in this system, the question is can TJD develop a consistent midrange jumpshot? Not that he needs it (like looney) but I think that will be something they work on with him as he develops. Excited for him to learn from Dray & Looney, I think he’ll turn into a defensive monster for us since he can guard 4’s & 5’s.
i think TJD will be in the rotation because the warriors spent money to draft him and his positional fit is great, his skillset exactly what the warriors needed, he is also a little older and more experienced which is what kerr likes because he was not gonna play young guys eitherway, TJD checks the boxes for an athletic big and experience player podz will definitely play in the g league for a year or two and hopefully becomes a DDV type of player (i really do see that in him)
Some of my favorite summer league sequences were Podziemski to Trayce to someone else. I love that we drafted two high IQ guys. These are guys who will be connective tissue for our offense. Both have great motors and you tell how hungry they are. Concern is on defense, pray their hoops IQ can overcome some of their lack respective of size and athleticism.
I think Cam or Murrey were the better picks. Only because I don't think Podz will play much this year. And if he's not going to contribute, go for the more promosing athlete.
Cam looked great, but for the Warriors’ purposes he is more of a Jabari Parker type of player. Strong offensive skills and a big strong guy. He doesn’t fit what the Warriors look for. Considering they recently unloaded Jordan Poole giving a future first rounder, the player’s character is as important as their abilities. I think the Rockets is a great landing spot for Cam. He should get time and be effective in their system. Kris Murray will be good, but then he would have three young and talented players ahead of him. That draft pick would send a message to Kuminga and Moody that they are being replaced. Continuity matters. Last year proved it.
I remember reading some comments on a Detroit Pistons post and they say Wiseman isn't ready for the NBA yet. They think it'll be 2‐3 more years before he actually develops into a good player.
I absolutely love your show. The two draft picks are each ideal for the Warriors. Brandon was running the point as is his natural position. He will need to learn better defensive tactics. He showed excellent passing and shooting skills. I think with some seasoning he could be our starting point guard after Steph is done. Brandon will adjust and learn. He needs time in the G-League. The Warriors have 5 point guards on the roster. There is no pressure for him to perform yet. Stephen Curry couldn’t play defense when he entered the league. The man’s shot is amazing. Brandon is a natural point guard and the coaching staff obviously pushed him to work on running the team. He’ll spend a lot of time in Santa Cruz. In a couple of years Brandon will be ready. He has better potential than Jordan Poole is showing. Trayce is what the Warriors desperately needed. The NBA is still figuring out how bigs will be used. Trayce will be useful immediately. The Warriors 2-Way Contracts if I we’re choosing would be SG Lester Quiones, SF Gui Santos, and PF/C Reggie Perry. Finally, the 11:29 Warriors need a legitimate big still. I understand why the Warriors are waiting on Javalle McGee. He knows the system. C Myers Leonard is an ideal fit over McGee in my opinion. I’d love to see our Warriors throw a curve ball at the entire NBA by starting PG Chris Paul, SG Moses Moody, SF Jonathan Kuminga, PF Trayce Jackson, and C Dario Saric. I would let that unit run the other teams starters out of the gym or get them in foul trouble. After the first five to ten minutes of the first quarter I would insert my best 5 and let them eat. It’s a form of load management. We all know who ends games matters more than who starts. So, I would love to see Steve Kerr be more strategic about how he uses his players. Last season when the young guys started due to injuries, they were competitive against everyone. Wiseman may be a quality big by his ninth or tenth year in the league. He’s a project and currently the poster child for inefficiency. His interior defense is atrocious. That draft I had hoped the Warriors would trade back as the Pistons had 3 picks. I would have taken C Onyeka Okungwu and SF Saddiq Bey along with a future unprotected first rounder for that 2nd overall pick. The Pistons would have happily given-up the #5 and one of their other two mid-first round picks. But the Warriors tried to fit a square peg in a round hole. The draft comes with risks. The Warriors did right by themselves and by Wiseman when they traded him. Now we need one more big who can rebound, defend, and hit the open shot. I would even consider filling the 15th roster spot with a big as well. We need them now as the Lakers proved. I’d be happy with the last two roster spots being bigs on one-year 50% guaranteed contracts. The last two roster spots ideally would be Javelle McGee and Myers Leonard. I would be happy with Boban or Bismack if we can’t get Javelle. I truly enjoy your show! Please continue the excellent content! Go Warriors!
Nice video. I like Kendric Davis and Reggie Perry for two-ways, pending their training camp showing. Gui is not ready but he has come a long way in a year.
Gui is 110% better and more ready than Kendric or Perry tf? Only issue with Gui is his Brazil contract. No one except Lester played better than Gui or is more ready.
I completely agree with the whitmore take. Especially when kuminga and moody are already there and getting better and primed for a breakout, it would be bad to draft another 2 way scoring wing
Podziemski showed that he understood what was going on out there in just a handful of summer league games. No he has to develop his game and don't get down on himself like we kind of saw in a couple games the SL
Cory Joseph is a guy that I've wanted to fill the Barbosa role. He attacks and can create. He's tough and competes. I'm stoked they got him! Last roster spot is for Rudy Gay... fills Otto Porter role. Still need to fill Iggy shoes!
Corey will be interesting- if he is strong fit then maybe they can move Paul - think he will not be good fit on court or locker room. Jk can’t fill those shoes? Rudy nowhere near the playmaker as Iggy in same mode as Pippen - Pt fwrd. Defense & ability to create his own shot & for others -that’s what JK should do. So let’s see if with real PT he can do it. Jk shouldn’t be sharing minutes with Gay he should be at the point of pushing Wiggs & Dray for their minutes.
@omniamericana2172 that's why I said Gay would fill Otto role... and they need to find a replacement for Iggy. Pretty annoying that they haven't gone out of the way to repeat the success they had with Draymond and Iggy as point forwards. They haven't drafted or signed or traded for anyone with their skillset. The motion offense desperately needed ball movers. I agree CP3 isn't a good fit and hopefully traded to fill holes.
@@GBnHawaii most underrated what the combo of dray & Iggy meant because ppl look only at #s (like triple single -shyt it takes to win). 2 defenders 2 great passers & high IQ. I remember Gay as shooter/scorer - not as play maker and he keeps getting bounced around? But we need to see JK unleashed to see what we have. If it’s spotty play, bunch of DNPs while guys like Lamb or Jerome eat up minutes - he will become vocal -add that to Paul seemingly not understanding he’s a backup now- could be locker room trouble. Moody, Joseph, Lester, GP, Jk -already a log jam of guys who want to breakout or remain on an NBA roster.
Gay isn't needed but Curry mentioned wanting to play with him before and he'd be a great vet... plus high jersey sales in sf. He's older and fallen off a bit so probably past his window. Curry CP3 Joseph Klay GP2 Moody (Lester) Podz Wiggins Kuminga (Santos) Draymond Saric Looney TDJ Warriors have the best point guard trio in the league, and it's not close... but no one else can create for others or put the offense on their shoulders. The rest of the roster is pretty good if they're actually running the offense through backup God CP3 and not a point forward like in the past. They didn't go after any defensive bigs. They didn't go after any defensive point forwards. It's really a strange evolution... I guess they're hoping for injury riddled play-off opponents again? Cam would have been a great pick for a trading package or to push the tempo. That would have made the bench so physical and given then another gear. Podz isn't any better than Ty Jerome.
@@GBnHawaii I forgot about Gay until his name was mentioned in trades recently-didn’t kno he was still in the league. Buy It is a strange evolution that you have Paul, Joseph and then drafting Podzi (who i believe might have gone undrafted) was the route they went. Especially Podzi with Paul, lester & Joseph? Dude couldn’t get on the floor at Illini -why he transferred. It was clear they needed someone who can “cook” -get their own shot (like what Lonnie walker did to Dubs). Wiggs just doesn’t have the motor. Plus a rim protector to help aging perimeter defenders. When Teams decided to play downhill they got to the basket at will- I don’t get it? JK & Wiggs highly rated defenders (by some metric both top 10 but did you ever see them on the floor together? If you drafting a guy & don’t care if they play- or thinking they won’t (which Podzi won’t) why not take Cam or, the long kid from Bama who can shoot just to see?
I thoroughly enjoyed your analysis. Pod did not show that he was ready for primetime. He will benefit from the G league by having a chance to get his confidence back. There are no minutes for him and warming the bench as a spectator would be the end of his chance to be an NBA player. On the other hand, the warriors really need what TJD can contribute. Looking forward to watching him play.
Probably best to play TJD and Lester more before Pod. That last two way spot probably goes to a young big or a shooter. I still feel like warriors need a true center who can defend, rebounds, and get some easy buckets...I also dont mind Howard or final union with Cousins with the the healthy core.
I don’t think they are already a bust . However I don’t have a great feeling about Pod. Wiseman stink though lol . I saw some flashes but not 19th pick flashes
You have think about it. Everytime I he pass the ball the ball didn't come back to him. Like you said everyone trying to make the team. So it like a run and gun. So sometime you make a bad shot because you haven't got the chance to shot.
I see Podziemski as 70% replacement of Dante in terms of the (non shooting) things he does. His ability to defend well will solely determine if he plays with any regularity.
@@james3744 he was never gonna play this season...and that's what i'm saying tho he getting burned on defense in the summer league what makes you think he's comparable to donte besides their skin color.
What if I was Pro Wiseman and even more Pro CAM WHITMORE!!! Brandin has even more haters because we passed on Whitmore who may have the ability to play for us, while Brandon won’t be able to see real minutes for at least 2 season (without injuries).
Santos can’t sign a 2 way deal because he’s still under his contract with Brazil. The warriors would have to buy him out which they’re not gonna do. He’s gonna play another year with the SCW and then next year with hopes to elevate to the main roster. That’s the developmental plan the G League coach stated
I used to drive the Wiseman bus. But, I have gotten off it. He showed in his more minutes he got in Detroit, why he Kerr wasn't playing him. And my apologies to Kerr, he was right. Wiseman proved he is unplayable. He is a sieve on defense. Your center cannot be so, so bad.I hope he improves, and wish him the best. Who knows? And, paying him 20M per year (over 100M with taxes) was just not worth it. Glad they got off him.
I think Trayce will definitely play. Interesting video is about to come out. Two former Warriors shooting around together today. Kevin Durant and Jordan Poole. 🤔
I could be way off, but I don't see Podz getting a crack at it with so many guards already. (Paul, Joseph, Payton II, Moody, Quinones). Getting deja vu of Jordan Poole G-league & Wanamaker days.
I think the plan with Podz is to hopefully mold him into a tradeable asset with time, I'm not sure the plan was ever to keep him. He has the work ethic and intelligence to really improve with effort.
@@Kdfamilyman71 Because he's got a lot of potential, so it was a good pickup for the draft position they were at. The Warriors cultivate people with potential very well, if you've been paying attention. We don't rely on rookies for basically anything historically, Wiseman was the one time and we saw how that worked out. They'll develop him and if it goes well, some team will want him if he doesn't fit with us.
@@NealX_Gaming Wiseman and Podziemski are two entirely different cases for the Warriors. Wise barely played in college. Because of Covid the Warriors couldn't really get a feel for his game or motor. There was no real draft combine the year they took Wiseman 2nd. Podz already fits what the Warriors do well. He just has to adjust to the NBA pace. They didn't draft him to mold him and move him. He has potential the warriors want to bring it out. The warriors don't rely on rookies. I could've sworn Kuminga started for them a few games agaisnt Memphis in the playoffs a few years back. And he was rookie if you were paying attention.
That is possible, but my analysis is that they see Brandon playing a significant role in a year or two. In four years Wiggins and Looney may be all that remains of our starters.
Lester, Ken Davis and Reggie Perry for the two-way spots, unless some "vets" come in last minute like last year. I don't see the Warriors giving Gui that spot yet, although he looked GREAT in summer league. I wish Jayce Johnson would have shown up more, but he only got 15 minutes a game. Would like to see him turn into the big of the future someday, but that might be wishful thinking.
@@antoniogreen9176 So who do you have for the three two way spots? Leste is one for sure, but who are the other two? I'd be surprised if they give one to Gui already, I don't think they think he's there yet
@@harryweston294 lester already has one of the 2 ways and I would say Gui should get the other one and for the last one idk maybe perry we just need a big fr
warriors drafted podz to be a shooter. when you're undersized and unathletic you better be a KNOCKDOWN SHOOTER. biggest red flag about podz is his lack of confidence. like you said a consistent shooter needs to have irrational confidence. dude was passing cuz he was scared to shoot, against low stakes summer league competition, as the clear 1st or 2nd option on the team. you either have it in you or you don't. also don't compare podz with wise and joku, those guys have unlimited ceilings because of their physical attributes, with podz we already know what his ceiling is, it's luke kennard with better passing. he will NEVER be a great rim finisher or defender, like that's already out the window. and the only thing we need him to be good at, his shooting, is not translating. a project that is at least 2 years away from playing meaningful minutes in the big league with extremely limited ceiling at the 19th pick is just a terrible pick idk how anybody can justify that.
Disagree. J-Wise only had a handful of college games before showing up in the Bay. Pod has had quite a few. On top of that Wise had injuries to deal with, and the game is generally much harder to adapt to at the NBA-level as a Big. J-Wise will be very good (starter level on fringe playoff team) for years. Pod will be out of the league in 3-4 years. He's slightly better Nico without any Defense.
No he won't play. I would like to see him play. PBJ didn't see to much playing time and Rollins. Just as good. Why draft if you going to sit on the bench. When you already have branch players who familiar with the system. Don't make since.
I still don't like the Pod pick he just seems like too much of project for now. Why not got with someone who is more NBA ready? Also, I felt like the 19th pick is perfect for taking a swing at Whitmore. Even if Kerr didn't play him seems he would be a nice tradable asset.
I don't mind passing on Cam Whitmore because I think Kerr would drop him to the bench like a hot potato. But Podz better be productive by at least next season, otherwise why the hell did they just take another project? Hopefully Podz isn't one of those moves where the Warriors tried to be too smart for their own good and passed on players like OMax and Murray.
I just wonder if Poole and Draymond were able to fix their relationship before the playoffs, how far could they have come. And then, if they wont trade Poole, who are they gonna pick in the 1st round
@@Bigredfitnessmoshe well, the games where he started, he did play really good and it's pretty clear with their record at the start of 2021-2022 season even without Klay
TJD is exactly what they needed... i wouldn't have been mad if they drafted him in the first. He's got size to run small ball point center... steal. I was bummed they didn't get Sidy Cissoko... i think he was the perfect wing/ big guard that can create for others and play d. Podz, they want to turn into a point guard. That's obvious. Warriors are absolutely loaded at guard, and the g league is overflowing with late bloomers... so that pick is pretty dumb imo. Time will tell. I'd love to see them flip Kuminga for a system fit. Kids got unlimited potential but doesn't seem to fit the culture and if he breaks out they can't afford to keep him. Something like Williams or Nick Richards and 2nd round picks. Draymond is just turning more and more into a compete a$$¡ i was pretty bummed they didn't flip him. I've been his biggest fan since he started for injured Lee but he's worn out his welcome. Can't believe they gave him 4 more years! They needed new blood and energy around Curry for this last run... failed. You're the man Alchemy!
Podz ain’t it. He hurt me real bad. But it’s still so early. We won’t know how bad of a pick he was for another year. He’s definitely spending a year or two in the G league. He’s not going to play with Steph in his prime. So we can forget it. I still can’t get over how small he looked 6’5!? 🤣
I think he will be one of the main rotation guys in a few years. I just wise GS would've drafted Cam Whitmore instead of Pod. Cam was crazy good in the summer league.
Podz played like a point guard in Summer League, because he thinks he is a point guard. He's said so in 3 recent interviews I've watched. Let's hope he can improve his handle and run the team one day. Otherwise he's a dime a dozen combo guard with limited athleticism and defensive upside.
I'm willing to give 8mins to TJD per game. 8mins of insane energy and positive impact. Let him dominate physically. He will really thrive off of Draymond and CP3. TJD and Kuminga will also be problems for a lotta teams to deal with during the regular season.
Well Brandin better get his mind set for playing in the G League this entire season. Trayce will see.... If he proves he can rebound and defend as a BIG there are minutes for him to play this season.
That’s a good twist to Brandon. I just don’t think he passed the sniff test for upside. This indeed a wasted #1 pick. Jackson has Draymond plus potential. He should easily become Dray’s favorite rookie project. If he doesn’t get on the floor then I think we can definitively say that we have a Kerr problem.
I’m just going to come out and see it, and I hope I don’t offend anyone, but the Warriors scouting team knows damn well Brandin Podz should not have been drafted! These teams in scouting agents are always looking for the next great white hope! I understand there are some diamonds in the rough every now and then, Austin Reaves comes to mind, but generally speaking, if the white boy is not from the Slavic countries, he’s probably not going to be top of the class! I honestly don’t mean it in a racist way. In fact, I think it’s race isn’t that causes these general managers to keep whining to go with people they must have some since it’s not going to be that great, simply because they’re white, in the hopes they will be!
@@thereal_fatshady6920 he ain't wrong. black people are just longer and more athletic. without shoes, podz is not even 6'4 with a 6'5 winspan, no hops, no lateral quickness. there's only so much you can accomplish with that type of physical attributes.
