Steph Curry Celebrates Brandin Podziemski's First 30-Point Game

Warriors star jokes about Podziemski's milestone in loss to Kings

Apr. 12, 2026 at 12:05am

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Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski scored a career-high 30 points in Friday night's 124-118 loss to the Sacramento Kings. Teammate Steph Curry joked that the team would treat Podziemski's milestone like when Devin Booker scored 70 points in a losing effort, saying "I know he's been searching for it. Everybody knew it too."

Why it matters

Podziemski, a 23-year-old in his second NBA season, has been a polarizing figure for the Warriors, with critics questioning his production. His first 30-point game, even in a loss, helps silence those doubters and shows his potential as a young player on a team looking to return to championship contention.

The details

Podziemski scored 25 or more points eight times this season before finally reaching the 30-point milestone against the Kings. Despite the loss, his teammates and coaches were still able to celebrate the achievement, with Curry joking that they would treat it like when Devin Booker scored 70 points in a losing effort.

  • Podziemski scored 30 points in the Warriors' 124-118 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Friday, April 11, 2026.

The players

Steph Curry

A veteran guard and three-time NBA champion with the Golden State Warriors.

Brandin Podziemski

A 23-year-old guard in his second NBA season with the Golden State Warriors.

Steve Kerr

The head coach of the Golden State Warriors.

De'Anthony Melton

A guard for the Sacramento Kings.

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What they’re saying

“I told him we were gonna 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.”

— Steph Curry, Golden State Warriors Guard

What’s next

With the Warriors locked into the 10th seed in the Western Conference, Podziemski's 30-point game could be a sign of more to come as the team prepares for the play-in tournament.

The takeaway

Brandin Podziemski's first 30-point game, even in a loss, represents an important milestone for the young Warriors guard who has faced criticism. Steph Curry's lighthearted reaction shows the team's support for Podziemski as he continues to develop and contribute to the team's success.