It’s time to move on.
So Warriors guard Brandin Podzemski is approaching a 2024-25 NBA season that will look much different for Golden State without franchise icon Klay Thompson in the locker room.
“It was definitely strange coming during the summer and not having (Thompson’s) nameplate there, but bygones are bygones,” Podzemski said Friday at Chase Center, where the Warriors will face the Los Angeles Lakers in the preseason. Speaking to reporters after the 132-74 victory. .
“Clay is a great player, a great person, and we’re going to miss him this year, but we can’t dwell on that. We’ve got a new team, we’re 6-0 (preseason), , it’s time to reset.” How can we keep the flow going and stop heading into Wednesday’s Portland? ”
Thompson’s offseason departure to the Dallas Mavericks shocked the NBA world, but after an undefeated preseason and regular-season opener against the Portland Trail Blazers set for Wednesday, the Warriors’ There’s a lot to look forward to.
Podzemski and center Trayce Jackson-Davis look to make an even bigger impact in their second year with the Warriors, but offseason additions Buddy Hield, De’Anthony Melton and Kyle Anderson have already provided a spark. .
New assistant coach Jerry Stackhouse also brings a different defensive style to the floor, much to the delight of Podzemski.
“I think Jerry’s brought a different dynamic defensively, which was really great for us,” continued Podzemski. “What we’re doing on the coverage side and the rotation side is something the veterans haven’t seen before (before), so it was a little bit of an adjustment for everyone.
“But I think it will work out in the long run and it worked out well for us throughout the preseason.”
It’s a new era for the Warriors, and one without Thompson. But so far, the offense has looked crisp, the defense has been stifling, and despite one big offseason loss, there are all positive signs that good things are to come.
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