Warriors' Brandin Podziemski scores first 30-point game, spoils Kings' pizza promo

Third-year guard finally reaches scoring milestone after over 200 games, ending viral Twitter saga

Apr. 11, 2026 at 3:07pm

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Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski scored 30 points in a loss against the Sacramento Kings, finally reaching the milestone after over 200 NBA games. Podziemski's quest for a 30-point game had become a viral social media saga, with one fan vowing not to tweet until he accomplished the feat.

Why it matters

Podziemski's breakout performance is a significant career milestone, showcasing his continued development as a key contributor for the Warriors. The story also highlights the power of social media and fan engagement, as a simple tweet sparked a long-running narrative around the young player's scoring prowess.

The details

Podziemski entered Friday's game against the Kings having scored 25 or more points nine times this season, including four such games while Stephen Curry was sidelined earlier in the year. However, the 30-point threshold had eluded him until the final seconds of the Warriors' loss. With the Kings offering free pizza whenever an opponent misses two free throws, Podziemski made sure to convert his second attempt and reach the 30-point mark, much to the dismay of fans hoping for the pizza promotion.

  • Podziemski scored 30 points in the Warriors' loss to the Kings on April 10, 2026.
  • One fan on X had vowed not to tweet until Podziemski scored 30 points, a post that was routinely resurfaced and racked up over 30 million views starting on November 25, 2024.

The players

Brandin Podziemski

A third-year guard for the Golden State Warriors who finally reached the 30-point milestone in his NBA career after over 200 games.

Stephen Curry

The veteran Warriors star who joked about treating Podziemski like Devin Booker when he scored 70 points in a losing effort, acknowledging his teammate's determination to reach the 30-point mark.

Gui Santos

A Warriors teammate of Podziemski who had previously set a career-high with 30 points, one of the players highlighted in a social media post tracking those who had reached the scoring milestone before Podziemski.

Will Richard

A rookie Warriors player who also set a career-high with 30 points earlier in the season, also mentioned in the social media post tracking Podziemski's quest.

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What they’re saying

“Everyone did. As soon as I missed the first one, everyone on the bench looked at me, and that's why I smiled a little bit. They've been giving me a hard time about it the whole year.”

— Brandin Podziemski, Warriors guard

“It would've been bad on both ends. Pizza — and the account can be activated now.”

— Brandin Podziemski, Warriors guard

“I told him we were going to treat him like Devin Booker when he scored 70 in Boston and they lost. I know he's been searching for it. Everybody knew it, too. It was fun to see him get it — and the way he got it done.”

— Stephen Curry, Warriors star

What’s next

Podziemski will look to build on his first 30-point game as the Warriors continue their playoff push. The team will face the Kings again on April 15th in a rematch at Chase Center.

The takeaway

Brandin Podziemski's breakout 30-point performance not only marked a significant career milestone, but also highlighted the power of social media engagement and fan narratives in the modern NBA. The young Warriors guard's perseverance in reaching this scoring threshold has endeared him to the team's fanbase and demonstrated his continued growth as a key contributor.