Why Kerr is not involved about Podziemski’s latest struggles initially appeared on NBC Sports activities Bay Space
Issues aren’t going effectively for Warriors rookie guard Brandin Podziemski proper now, however that is not trigger for concern for coach Steve Kerr.
In chatting with 95.7 The Recreation’s “Willard & Dibs” on Tuesday, Kerr was requested about Podziemski’s latest struggles and the way involved he’s after the rookie starter was held scoreless in 25 minutes on the ground within the Warriors’ 119-112 loss to the New York Knicks on Monday at Chase Heart.
“Yeah he had a troublesome night time, however that is to be anticipated,” Kerr stated. “Particularly as a rookie and down the stretch of the season. He is performed lots of minutes this 12 months, however he nonetheless performs with lots of vitality. I feel the most important factor is simply persevering with to point out on tape issues he can enhance upon and remind him of the main points of the main points which might be actually essential for him.
“However I am not fearful about him in any respect. He is a very good younger participant and performs with lots of vitality and pressure and he is been an enormous assist for us this 12 months.”
Podziemski has struggled ending on the rim not too long ago and is averaging 5.3 factors, 4 rebounds and three.7 assists per contest on 6-of-18 capturing from the sphere in his final three video games.
Inserted as a starter over veteran guard Klay Thompson on Feb. 15, Podziemski has been a mainstay in Kerr’s lineup ever since. Nonetheless, given the rookie’s latest struggles, there could possibly be a change coming as quickly as Wednesday’s sport in opposition to the Memphis Grizzlies at Chase Heart.
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