Brandin Podziemski and Trayce Jackson-Davis had impressive first seasons with the Golden State Warriors. They got some serious playing time, with Jackson-Davis forming a solid partnership with Draymond Green. Podziemski even got some props from Steph Curry himself. During a chat with ESPN's Malika Andrews, Podziemski said he's gunning for both him and Jackson-Davis to land spots on the All-Rookie team this year. He's betting on himself for a first-team nod, with Jackson-Davis likely snagging first or second team. These two rookies really shook things up for Steve Kerr's squad.
Podziemski's been keeping an eye on NBA.com's rookie ladder, where both of their names have been popping up in the top 10. He's feeling pretty fulfilled about that. But he's also thinking bigger picture. He's pretty confident that if there was a do-over of the draft, neither him at 19 nor Jackson-Davis at 57 would slide that far down. They've definitely made their mark. He even went so far as to say they're the hottest rookie duo in the whole league.
Looking ahead, both Podziemski and Jackson-Davis seem destined for big things with the Warriors. They'll likely get more minutes and bigger roles in the rotation in the upcoming seasons. Next year could see them making a real leap. It'll be a nail-biter to see if these two ballers get the recognition they deserve with those All-Rookie team nods. But no matter what, their efforts are sure to pay off big time when the next season tips off.
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