Brandin Podziemski’s Message to Jimmy Butler Reveals Locker Room Tension After Rockets Loss Podziemski responds to Jimmy Butler torching the Warriors' effort after their fourth loss in the last five g

The collapse of a 12-point halftime lead did more than add another loss it exposed growing tension inside the Warriors’ locker room. Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green were both beside themselves. The team shot 9.5% from beyond the arc in the second half and once again fell short because of a lack of effort. And Butler doesn’t want to mince words anymore. But Butler’s sharp criticism didn’t sit well with rookie guard Brandin Podziemski, who pushed back with his own perspective after the loss.

His opinion? Everybody from the coaching staff and Stephen Curry has done their job. Players just aren’t ‘caring’ enough about following their lead. “It’s just sad,” said Butler while ripping the team apart. That callout didn’t resonate so well with his teammate Brandin Podziemski. But even the youn