The pair of Warriors sophomores competed in two hotly contested scrimmages against the star-studded U.S. team heading to the Paris Olympics.
Anthony Davis #14 of the 2024 USA Basketball Men’s National Team is guarded by Trayce Jackson-Davis #47 of the 2024 USA Basketball Men’s Select Team during a practice session scrimmage at the team’s training camp at the Mendenhall Center at UNLV on July 08, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Brandin Podziemski and Trayce Jackson-Davis were two of 15 players chosen for the U.S. Select Team to train against the national team ahead of its quest for gold at the Paris Olympics beginning this month.
“It was pretty high, not going to lie,” Jackson-Davis said of the level of competition at the scrimmages. “Coach Kerr came in the day before and was like, ‘I want you guys to kick our butts.’…We played hard, we brought it to them.” “I think it was a super fortunate opportunity that me and Trayce got to be a part of — playing against the 12 best players in America,” Podziemski said. “Can’t get anything better than that. Just being a part of that, being competitive, trying to bring the best out of them so they can win the gold in August. Just being around those guys, you can feel the greatness when you’re amongst them on the court. Like I said: blessed opportunity.
For the Warriors last year, Podziemski was named to the All-Rookie first team. He led the NBA in charges drawn, made strides as a playmaker and was the Warriors’ plus-minus leader. His ability as a connector and rebounder made him a player head coach Steve Kerr quickly trusted.Golden State Warriors |Jackson-Davis came on strong as the team’s center next to Draymond Green in the second half, protecting the rim and finishing inside on the other end.
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