Brandin Podziemski of the Golden State Warriors just pushed through an inopportune and unfortunate shooting slump, but his Wednesday night performance against the Minnesota Timberwolves was something to write home about.

Speaking to NBC Sports after the team’s 121-110 loss to the T-Wolves, head coach Steve Kerr talked about Podziemski and all that he did for the team.

He also mentioned how important this series will be for Podziemski’s development.

“This was a great experience for [Brandin Podziemski],” Kerr told reporters after the loss. “There were times in this series where he was hesitant to shoot, even tonight he was 4-for-6. I thought he could’ve gotten 10 or 11 threes off, and we needed those. And I told him that after the game, I said, ‘When we get back here next season, you are not going to turn down a single shot.”

This is good news for all Podziemski fans because it proves that Kerr believes in the young star and that he sees him as a vital part of the lineup next season.

Podziemski led his team with 28 points on Wednesday, going 11-of-19 from the field while adding six rebounds, four assists, and two steals.

He was looking much better than in previous games, when he was in a severe shooting rut and wasn’t helping the team.

Kerr turned to Podziemski because he thought he could deliver the sort of shooting that would keep the Warriors in the game and keep their hopes alive.

Golden State wanted to tread water until Steph Curry returned from injury.

Sadly, they won’t get the chance to play with Curry again this season because the Timberwolves were just too much for them.

Now the Warriors will enjoy a long summer break and start making plans for next season.

Kerr says he sees Podziemski as part of the team next year, but does the front office feel the same way?

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