Steve Kerr breaks down how Brandin Podziemski is Warriors big winner from Jimmy Butler trade

Brandin Podziemski starred in the Golden State Warriors win over the Dallas Mavericks.

The Golden State Warriors are a team nobody wants to face right now, reinvigorated by the arrival of Jimmy Butler at the trade deadline .

The team defeated the Dallas Mavericks 126-102, with Steph Curry pulling out his night night celebration long before the game came to an end.

Curry led the scoring with 30 points and Butler on 18, and narrowly behind was Brandin Podziemskis 17.

Brandin Podziemski impact praised Brandin Podziemski has scored 18, 21, and 17 during his last three outings for the Warriors.

Against the Mavericks he also posted 13 rebounds.

His form has recently been praised by Warriors legend Chris Mullin , coming a long way since he was publicly criticized by Steve Kerr earlier in the season.

Kerr was asked about Podziemski following the Warriors win over the Mavericks, and he responded by praising the 21-year-old sophomore.

He also made clear to point out that Podziemskis positive play is one after-effect of the Jimmy Butler trade bolstering the team.

Kerr said: He looks really good.

Brandin is so smart and he recognizes plays before they happen.

And so the connection that hes got with Draymond and Jimmy, just making these reads, its fun to watch.

Those guys, like I said, I think those three together, their defensive numbers are off the charts good.

And so they help each other.

And then BP is constantly finishing the possession with a rebound.

Hes such a great rebounder.

So it all seems to make sense with that combination.

He added of Butler and Podziemski specifically: Both guys just make winning plays.

And when theyre out there together they complement each other really well.

Warriors record since Jimmy Butler trade The Warriors are 5-1 since trading for Jimmy Butler , and 2-0 since the All-Star break .

The team are now up to ninth in the Western Conference , overtaking the Sacramento Kings , while the Phoenix Suns are a distant 11th.

Golden States next four match-ups are all very winnable, with two against the Hornets, one at the Magic and another against the 76ers.

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