With #23 stitched across his chest, San Francisco’s bravest warrior enters year 14. Draymond Green dreams of a fifth championship ring. Just like Stephen Curry does, so does Jimmy Butler. However, the veterans of the sport, the legends of the franchise, are in the twilight of their glorious careers. And the torchbearer? Well, for now, there might be a few young guns on the list. Among them, Brandin Podziemski is actively volunteering.

The 22-year-old, entering his third NBA season, aims to make an even bigger impact on his team and the league. He seems himself taking the responsibilities of Curry and Green and turning into a household name like them. It’s something he’s striving for. “When they leave this thing, they got to leave it with somebody…So, I think about that all the time, and

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