History of Brandin Podziemski in Timeline

Brandin Podziemski, nicknamed "Podz" and "Podzcaster," 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. He is known for his skill and contributions to the Warriors team.

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February 25, 2003: Brandin Podziemski Born

On February 25, 2003, Brandin Thomas Podziemski was born. He is an American professional basketball player.

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2009: Stephen Curry performance

In the 2009–10 NBA season, Stephen Curry had a similar performance to Podziemski's December 12, 2023 game, as a Golden State Warriors rookie with 20+ points, 10+ rebounds, and 5+ assists.

2021: Named Wisconsin Mr. Basketball

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

July 3, 2023: Signed with the 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 since Stephen Curry in the 2009-10 season to record 20 or more points, 10 or more rebounds (11), and 5 or more assists in a single game against the Phoenix Suns.

December 16, 2023: Career-high four three-pointers made

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

December 25, 2023: First NBA rookie ever 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. After receiving positive feedback at the NBA Draft Combine, he decided to remain in the draft.

January 14, 2024: Scored 23 points against the Milwaukee Bucks

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

February 16, 2024: Played in the Panini Rising Stars tournament

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

May 21, 2024: Named to the NBA all-rookie first team

On May 21, 2024, Brandin Podziemski was announced as a member of the NBA all-rookie first team. He was also drafted to the USA Select Team alongside his teammate, Trayce Jackson-Davis, before the Olympic Games.

February 5, 2025: 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: Rising Stars game as an injury 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: 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.