Draymond Green’s Tough Love: “Shut Up, Man” – Advice to Brandin Podziemski Amid Shooting Struggles

Published On : 2024-11-21T19:33:28+0530 [ IST ] | Author : Mayur_Tembhare
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The Golden State Warriorsmay have secured their 11th win of the season against the Atlanta Hawks but not everything went smoothly at the Chase Center. WhileStephen Curry and Andrew Wiggins delivered stellar performances sophomore guardBrandin Podziemski’s ongoing shooting slump and an early exit after an accidental collision cast a shadow

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Podziemski has struggled to find his rhythm in his second NBA season with averages of 7.5 points per game and shooting splits of 37% from the field, 21% from three and 60% from the free-throw line.

Veteran forwardDraymond Greendidn't shy away from addressing the issue. Known for his outspoken nature Green offered a candid assessment of what

Green’s Diagnosis: Pressure from All SidesGreen pointed to external scrutiny as a major factor affecting Podziemski’s performance stating: “What he’s trying to work through is y’all fault.” However Green also acknowledged that Podziemski is his own harsh

Green’s diagnosis: Pressure from all sides

He kind of puts this pressure on himself of what he needs to be and every shot means so much. “Man it’s a soft Wednesday in November. That shot doesn’t mean that much. But he carries that weight and I think anyone who carries that amount of weight in anything affects you negatively.”

Green’s advice was simple yet direct: “Shut up man.” It wasn’t said out of frustration but as a plea for Podziemski to silence the inner dialogue that holds him back.

The Challenge of the Sophomore SlumpThe Challenge of the Sophomore SlumpGreen acknowledged the difficulties of living up to the expectations set during a successful rookie season.

The Challenge of the Sophomore Slump

Despite the struggles Green emphasized that Podziemski’s contributions extend beyond his shooting. “If the one thing you’re struggling with is your shot but you’re doing five or six other things great I think that will outweigh your shot.

A Message of SupportA Message of SupportDrawing from his own experiences as a young player in the league Green offered words of encouragement.

A message of support

The Warriors leadership including Green Stephen Curry and head coach Steve Kerr remain optimistic about Podziemski’s potential. Green emphasized the importance of the young guard believing in himself, saying:

Looking AheadPodziemski’s journey through the ups and downs of his sophomore season reflects the challenges many young players face in professional sports. With the support of his team and a renewed focus on trusting his abilities the talented guard has every opportunity

Looking ahead

As Green wisely noted: “He’s young so he’ll learn as he goes.” For now the Warriors’ faith in Podziemski remains steadfast as they look forward to seeing him grow into his potential.

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