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Warriors Guard Podziemski Signs $110m Contract
Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski secures $110m extension with potential to outplay contract.
In brief
Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski secures $110m extension with potential to outplay contract. Warriors signed Brandin Podziemski to a five-year $110 million contract extension that could be a bargain if he improves his scoring and free-throw rate. Originally reported by The San Francisco Standard.
Podziemski signs $110m extension
Brandin Podziemski agreed to a five-year, $110 million extension with the Golden State Warriors on Saturday.
Podziemski trains with top players
Podziemski trained with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s trainer in Canada and Nickeil Alexander-Walker in Spain.
Podziemski improves game yearly
Podziemski has increased his scoring average each season with the Warriors, aiming for a leap like Alexander-Walker.
Podziemski’s free throw rate
Podziemski attempted 4.0 free throws per game in the final 28 games, up from 2.6 before the All-Star break.
Podziemski’s three-point shooting
Podziemski attempted 6.1 three-pointers per game in the final 28 games, improving his efficiency.
Podziemski’s contract value
Podziemski’s deal represents 11% of the Warriors’ cap and is standard for a starting guard who’s the fourth-or fifth-best player on a team.
Podziemski’s potential leap
Podziemski aims to increase his free-throw rate and three-point shooting to become a fringe All-Star.
Warriors secure long-term player
The Warriors have locked up Podziemski for the long term, with his extension being a bargain if he improves his scoring.
The big picture
Warriors signed Brandin Podziemski to a five-year $110 million contract extension that could be a bargain if he improves his scoring and free-throw rate.
