Career Timeline of Brandin Podziemski: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Brandin Podziemski built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Brandin Podziemski, nicknamed "Podz" and "The Pythagorean Theorem", is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Golden State Warriors in the NBA. He previously played college basketball for both the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Santa Clara Broncos. His career is focused on professional basketball.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2021: Named Wisconsin Mr. Basketball and Gatorade Player of the Year

In 2021, Brandin Podziemski was named Wisconsin Mr. Basketball and the boys basketball Gatorade Player of the Year for Wisconsin after averaging 35.1 points, ten rebounds, 5.6 assists, and four steals per game. He committed to playing college basketball for Illinois.

July 3, 2023: Signed with Golden State Warriors

On July 3, 2023, Brandin Podziemski signed a contract with the Golden State Warriors, after being selected with the nineteenth overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft.

December 12, 2023: First Warriors Rookie Since Stephen Curry With 20+ Points, 10+ Rebounds, and 5+ Assists

On December 12, 2023, Brandin Podziemski became the first Golden State Warriors rookie to achieve 20+ points, 10+ rebounds (11), and 5 or more assists in a single game since Stephen Curry in the 2009-10 season.

December 16, 2023: Recorded Career-High Four Three-Pointers in Win Over Nets

On December 16, 2023, Brandin Podziemski scored 19 points, grabbed five rebounds, dished out five assists, made three steals, and hit a career-high four three-pointers in a 124–120 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.

December 25, 2023: First NBA Rookie with 9+ Rebounds, 6+ Assists, 5+ Steals, and 3+ Three-Pointers in a Game

On December 25, 2023, Brandin Podziemski became the first rookie in NBA history to record 9+ rebounds, 6+ assists, 5+ steals, and 3+ three-pointers in a single game against the Denver Nuggets, with 13 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists, and 5 steals.

2023: Declared for the 2023 NBA Draft

In 2023, Brandin Podziemski declared for the NBA draft while maintaining his eligibility, and after positive feedback, he decided to stay in the draft.

January 14, 2024: Scored 23 Points Against Milwaukee Bucks

On January 14, 2024, in a game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Brandin Podziemski scored 23 points and recorded 10 rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

February 16, 2024: Participated in the Panini Rising Stars Tournament

On February 16, 2024, Brandin Podziemski participated in the Panini Rising Stars tournament in Indianapolis for Team Pau.

May 21, 2024: Named to NBA All-Rookie First Team

On May 21, 2024, Brandin Podziemski was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team. He was also drafted to the USA Select Team.

February 5, 2025: Scored Career-High 29 Points Against Utah Jazz

On February 5, 2025, Brandin Podziemski scored a career-high 29 points, along with 6 rebounds and 4 assists, in a 131-128 loss to the Utah Jazz.

February 8, 2025: Named Rising Stars Game Replacement

On February 8, 2025, the NBA announced that Brandin Podziemski would play in their Rising Stars game as an injury replacement player for Cason Wallace.

February 23, 2025: Recorded First Double-Double of the Season

On February 23, 2025, Brandin Podziemski recorded 17 points along with a career-high 13 rebounds in a 126-102 win over the Dallas Mavericks, achieving his first double-double of the season.