The Golden State Warriors reaffirmed their belief in Brandin Podziemski with a lucrative contract extension.SAN FRANCISCO – The buzzy reaction to Brandin Podziemski’s five-year, $110 million contract extension was expected. Debate would rage, no matter the amount or length. Though no one publicly believes the Warriors underpaid, many believe they overpaid.
They paid what they believe is appropriate for who they are today and what they have become in recent years.
Podziemski is not a star and might never be. He’s a goodie-bag kind of player. His stats don’t pop, but he offers a lot of little things that can lead to wins. His extension is not outlandish for a 23-year-old that has spent his first four seasons facing frequent Dub Nation headwinds. Some of his immature comments have fans polarized, but this long-term commitment from the Warriors is blunt enough to tell everyone they are synchronized.
“We think Brandin is a hell of a young player, a big part of our future, and he secures his future financially,” coach Steve Kerr said Saturday before a 111-106 preseason win over the Sacramento Kings....