Going into the 2024-25 NBA season, one thing will certainly be felt prominently by the Warriors squad: Klay Thompson’s absence. Nothing articulated the feelings of the current roster better than the “It Sucks” that Thompson’s ‘Splash Brother’, Stephen Curry, stated back in July. However, the tensions between the player and the Warriors management was reportedly at a level that made it hard for the 34-year-old to continue on. While Brandin Podziemski had already shared his thoughts on the departure of his mentor, he would have been remiss to not mention the major gap that he left behind.

In a recent interview with NBC Sports Bay Area, the 21-year-old former rookie spoke out about the impact that Klay Thompson had specially on his life. Despite having been teammates with the veteran for only one season now, Podziemski revealed being even indirectly influenced by Thompson through “The presence in the locker room, the veteran things that he shared with all of our young guys.” On top of that, Podziemski was also impressed by “How he carries himself, his demeanor — especially on the off days — how he works out, works on his body being in his mid-30s now.” All of these things are now something that the shooting guard feels he will be missing in the next few years of his NBA journey.

 

Believe it or not, with Brandin Podziemski indirectly played a role in the woes that ultimately led to Thompson’s exit. According to CJ McCollum, Thompson’s role was somewhat diminished within the Warriors after Steve Kerr reportedly started Brandin Podziemski, then just a rookie, over him at several points during the recent season. Thompson himself claimed that denied that putting Podziemski over him was not a ‘demotion.’ However, the Pelicans player refused to believe the same.

This is a developing story.

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