Brandin Podziemski didn't need much time to realize he should clarify and add context to comments he made after the Warriors' win on Saturday night.
The second-year NBA guard posted a statement on X, formerly Twitter, addressing an answer during his postgame press conference where he said "I don't really think. I just play."
— Brandin Podziemski (@brandinpodziem2) December 22, 2024
Stay in the game with the latest updates on your beloved Bay Area and California sports teams! Sign up here for our All Access Daily newsletter.
Shortly after the Warriors' 113-103 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center, coach Steve Kerr spoke about how Golden State's young players need to play alongside Steph Curry.
Kerr's comments were relayed to Podziemski.
"I don't really think. I just play," Podziemski told reporters. "When I'm out there and I'm open, I shoot it. If not, I make a play. I don't really look too much into. I know we have Steph Curry on the court and if he's open, I'm going throw the ball to him. I don't really look too deep into those messages."
"I don't really think. I just play." Podz details his mindset playing alongside Steph
— Warriors on NBC Sports Bay Area (@nbcswarriors.bsky.social) December 21, 2024 at 9:54 PM
[image or embed]
Golden State Warriors
Find the latest Golden State Warriors news, highlights, analysis and more with NBC Sports Bay Area and California.
In the moment, Podziemski clearly didn't find anything wrong with what he said, but after seeing the reaction, he knew he needed to clear the air.