Green is alluding to if Podziemski wants to be that guy, that leader for the Warriors, be prepared to take all the flak if things don't go perfectly. Luckily for him, he will still have a few years of Green and Curry — as well as Jimmy Butler now — before he truly has a chance to take the torch.

Brandin Podziemski said in an interview last week that he wants to take over the leadership role once Draymond Green and Steph Curry leave. Podziemski, who signed a four-year, $16.

Draymond Green reportedly told Golden State Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy not to green-light a trade for Lauri Markkanen.

Draymond Green has some advice for Brandin Podziemski after Brandin did an interview stating he wanted to earn his teammates trust.

In the world of professional basketball, finding a franchise cornerstone is akin to striking gold. As the Golden State Warriors navigate the twilight of their current star players' careers, one name is emerging as a potential successor: Brandin Podziemski.

Draymond Green believes Brandin Podziemski will be a big part of the Warriors future once he retires but had some words of wisdom for him.

Brandin Podziemski shared his belief that he could one day carry the torch for the Warriors after Curry and Green decide to retire.