After dazzling performances in Summer League, Golden State Warriors’ young duo Brandin Podziemski and Trayce Jackson-Davis are taking a well-deserved break. The decision comes after the pair played pivotal roles in the team’s impressive victory over the Chicago Bulls on Sunday.
Podziemski, the All-Rookie First Team guard, nearly achieved a triple-double with 21 points, 12 rebounds, and seven assists. Jackson-Davis, meanwhile, showcased his all-around skills with a 17-point, 10-rebound double-double, along with three assists, two steals, and a block.
The Warriors’ move to rest their young stars is a strategic one. Both players had already exceeded expectations, with Podziemski demonstrating his potential as a playmaker in the point guard role and Jackson-Davis displaying his dominant presence in the paint.
After three games in the California Classic and Las Vegas Summer League, the Warriors have seen enough to be confident in their future. Podziemski, in particular, bounced back from an early shooting slump to average 17.3 points, 7 rebounds, and 5.7 assists over the last three games.
The decision to rest Podziemski also comes amid trade rumors involving the Utah Jazz, who are reportedly interested in acquiring the 21-year-old guard. While the Warriors remain hesitant to part with Podziemski, his impressive Summer League performance could increase his trade value.
Jackson-Davis, meanwhile, has proven to be a reliable scorer and rebounder, averaging 12.7 points and 7.7 rebounds per game while shooting an efficient 63.2% from the field.
With a perfect 5-0 record in Summer League, the Warriors are clearly in good hands. The emergence of Podziemski and Jackson-Davis alongside established stars like Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson has fans excited about the team’s future prospects.
As the Summer League continues, the Warriors will focus on developing their other young players, while Podziemski and Jackson-Davis prepare for their sophomore seasons in the NBA. The future looks bright in Golden State, and these two rising stars are a big reason why.