The Warriors offseason signing direction is hotly discussed: Podzimsky or Poole-style player?

After the Golden State Warriors lost to the Timberwolves in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs, discussions about the team's lineup adjustment continue to heat up. According to a joint report by The Athletic's well-known reporter Anthony Slater and Marcus Thompson II, the Warriors' management has differences within the development prospects of sophomore defender Brandin Podzimsky, and some people prefer to find offensive players similar to Jordan Poole's style.

Comparison of key data:

• Podzims averaged 11.7 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.4 assists in the regular season, with a shooting percentage of 44.5%

• Playoff performance declined to 11.3 points, 5 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and the shooting percentage fell to 36.4%

• In the fifth life-and-death game, the score was 28 points and scored 11 of 19 shots to show potential

Trading market trends:

The Warriors received multiple offers about Podzimsky before the trading deadline, but finally chose to keep the 22-year-old rookie, and instead obtained Heat star Jimmy Butler through the trade. The deal successfully helped the team reverse the slump of 25 wins and 27 losses at the beginning of the season, and finally advanced to the playoffs with a record of 48 wins and 34 losses.

"There are two voices within the team," the source revealed, "One group is optimistic about Podzimsky's growth space, while the other group misses Poole's explosive scoring and believes that the existing lineup lacks offensive creativity on the bench. "

Salary experts point out that Podzimsky's $3.6 million contract next season is very cost-effective. Given the age factors of Curry (38) and Butler (36), the role of the young defender is likely to continue to improve.

[Professional Analysis]

Offensive efficiency: Podzimsky's three-point shooting percentage is 37.2%, better than Poor's career average (34.8%)

Defensive contribution: Podzimsky's defense plus-minus value +1.2, significantly better than Poor-2.1

Capacity space: Podzimsky's rookie contract has one year left, and the operational flexibility is higher

Warriors general manager Miles said: "We believe in Branding's potential, but we will continue to evaluate how to maximize the team's competitiveness. The championship window in the Curry era is shrinking, and every decision is crucial. "

As the Timberwolves break into the Western Conference Final for the second consecutive year (waiting for the Thunder vs. Nuggets winner), the Warriors' management is facing a difficult choice that takes into account the present and the future. This offseason, every move in Oakland will touch the heartstrings of fans.