Brandin Podziemski Shares Crucial Lesson Learned From Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler

Brandin Podziemski shares crucial lesson learned from Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

Brandin Podziemski isn’t wasting his opportunity to pick the brains of a pair of the NBA’s best players of their generation.

With Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler serving as invaluable resources for the 22-year-old guard, Podziemski is seeking to take a leaf from the All-Star duo’s career longevity.

During an exclusive interview with NBC Sports Bay Area’s Kerith Burke on “Dubs Talk,” Podziemski explained how much he admires Curry and Butler’s ability to play a high number of games at an elite level despite being in their late 30s.

“I’ve looked at both Steph and Jimmy in particular, and how year after year, they’re able to play 65-plus games being at the age they are, and doing it at the usage and high level they’re doing it at. I’ve definitely asked my fair share of questions to both of things in the offseason, things in-season they do to help them stay healthy.

“I think another goal of mine is just, ‘How can I play 75-plus games?’ Obviously, the first year I think it was 74, this year I think it was in the 60s, so how can I try and get up to that 80-mark this year and be there present for all the games.”

Curry has played at least 70 games in each of the last two seasons, despite turning 35 and 36 in each respective campaign.

Butler appeared in 29 of a possible 30 regular-season games for Golden State after being acquired at the trade deadline, with his availability sparking an incredible run that launched the Warriors into the postseason where they were able to upset the Western Conference’s No. 2 seed Houston Rockets.

Podziemski recently stated his desire to earn the trust of becoming a franchise cornerstone once Golden State’s older core decides to hang it up, and learning how to make himself as available as possible for the marathon that is the NBA season could prove to be invaluable in the pursuit of his lofty goal.

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