Last Updated on April 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s a detailed profile of Brandon Podziemski:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Brandon Paweł Podziemski
  • Nationality: American (of Polish descent)
  • Age: Born February 25, 2003
  • Hometown: Greenfield, Wisconsin, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 5 inches (196 cm)
  • Weight: 205 pounds (93 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 8 inches (203 cm)
  • Shoe Size: Size 13 (US)
  • Number: #2 (Golden State Warriors)
  • Position: Shooting Guard / Point Guard
  • High School:
    • St. John’s Northwestern Academies (Delafield, Wisconsin)
  • College:
    1. University of Illinois (2021–2022)
    2. Santa Clara University (2022–2023)
  • NBA Draft:
    • Selected in the 1st round, 19th overall in the 2023 NBA Draft by the Golden State Warriors.
  • Teams Played For:
    1. Golden State Warriors (2023–present)
  • Championship Rings: None (as of 2025)
  • Kids: None
  • Siblings:
    • Not publicly available

Player Archetype / Play Style

Brandon Podziemski’s player archetype is that of a skilled combo guard, a rebound-heavy backcourt connector who blends shooting, secondary playmaking, and feel rather than relying on pure burst or isolation scoring. Defensively, he fits best as a competitive team defender who rebounds well for his position, rotates intelligently, and uses anticipation and toughness to hold up on the perimeter, even if he is not an overwhelming on-ball athlete. Offensively, his role is that of a complementary creator who can space the floor, make quick decisions, handle some pick-and-roll duties, and keep possessions moving with smart passing and timely scoring. Physically, Podziemski has good size for a guard at 6-foot-5 and a sturdy frame around 205 pounds, which helps him play through contact and contribute on the glass. Altogether, his play style is cerebral, efficient, and well-rounded, built on feel, rebounding, shooting touch, and connective guard play that helps lineups function smoothly. (NBA)

Sources:

NBA.com — Brandin Podziemski | Guard | Golden State Warriors
Basketball-Reference — Brandin Podziemski Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
NBADraft.net — Brandin Podziemski
NBA.com — NBA 2023 Draft Prospects | Brandin Podziemski