Golden State Warriors' Draymond Green shares high praise for Quinten Post
Quinten Post showcased his perimeter-based skillset during the Golden State Warriors 117-114 victory over the Toronto Raptors on March 20. The rookie big man came off the bench to score 18 points on 6-of-9 shooting from deep.
The 7-foot center has been knocking down 3-point shots with ease this season, averaging 43.1% from the perimeter on 4.3 attempts per game. As such, his performance against the Raptors was nothing new for Warriors fans. However, it did get the attention of other fans from around the league.
During his postgame news conference, veteran forward Draymond Green spoke glowingly of Post's performance and the potential he has to develop into a core piece of the Warriors rotation moving forward.
“I told Joe Lacob in training camp, like ‘Joe, I’m telling you, this kid can really help us. He shoots the ball well, extremely well. He’s a good position defender, and he ain’t soft at all,'” Green said. “…I know Joe was looking at me like I was crazy when I told him he was gonna have an impact and he was in the G League. But, he made his way up here, and he’s been a mainstay in the rotation. He’s been a key piece to what we’re doing. No surprise there.”
Post signed a two-year contract with the Warriors. The second year is a team option. Based on Post's performances this season, not only will he be sticking around for the 2025-26 campaign, he may force the front office into offering a contract extension in the coming months, that's how impressive he's been this season.
This post originally appeared on Warriors Wire! Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
This article originally appeared on Warriors Wire: Warriors' Draymond Green shares high praise for Quinten Post
-
Golden State Warriors Draymond Green calls out team's 'terrible loss'
Draymond Green believes the Warriors can't afford to drop winnable games as they chase a spot in the postseasonYahoo Sports - 7h -
Draymond Green, Karl-Anthony Towns beef timeline: Knicks vs. Warriors about more than basketball
The Knicks and Golden State Warriors tip off for the second time this season on Saturday night — which means Draymond Green will once again find himself in familiar territory. In the hot seat. ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Draymond gleefully hopes Steph earns more techs after first of season
Warriors veteran Draymond Green was glad to see his teammate Steph Curry receive one after standing up for himself in Golden State's win on Saturday night.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 8 -
Butler claims joining Steph, Draymond on Dubs everything he dreamt of
The Warriors are receiving everything they could have asked for by trading for Jimmy Butler, and the feeling is mutual. Golden State’s veteran forward spoke to reporters after the Warriors’ ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 11 -
Golden State Warriors sign former lottery pick until the end of the season
The former lottery pick has been with the Golden State Warriors for the past few weeks, operating on multiple 10-day contracts.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Butler triple-double leads Warriors over Raptors as Curry hurt
Draymond Green scored 21 points and Jimmy Butler added a 16-point triple-double as the Golden State Warriors held off the Toronto Raptors 117-114 on Thursday despite an early exit for Stephen ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Green hits go-ahead 3, Curry surpasses 25,000 points as Warriors hold off Pistons, 115-110
Draymond Green hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 35 seconds left, then secured a loose ball moments later and converted a free throw, Stephen Curry surpassed 25,000 points and the Golden State Warriors ...ABC News - Mar. 8 -
Kerr saw shades of ‘Playoff Jimmy' in Warriors' win vs. Pistons
Steve Kerr praised Jimmy Butler's play in the Golden State Warriors' win over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday at Chase Center.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 9 -
Nuggets vs. Warriors Prediction: Odds, recent stats, trends , ad best bets for March 17
Denver Nuggets vs. Golden State Warriors PreviewYahoo Sports - 6d
More from Yahoo Sports
-
March Madness 2025: Florida Gators draw Maryland Terrapins in Sweet 16 matchup
Following a buzzer-beater win for Maryland, the Florida Gators will face the Terrapins in the Sweet 16 of the 2025 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.Yahoo Sports - 29m -
Derik Queen's buzzer-beater over Colorado State got a perfect call from Lisa Byington
Maryland finally landed on the right side of a buzzer-beater after Derik Queen's stunning game-winner in the NCAA tournament.Yahoo Sports - 32m -
March Madness 2025: Did Maryland's Derik Queen travel before his buzzer-beater vs. Colorado State?
Queen's shot propelled the Terrapins into the Sweet 16.Yahoo Sports - 33m -
Hailey Van Lith's photos after TCU's March Madness win vs. Louisville are fantastic
TCU and Hailey Van Lith are Sweet 16 bound after a March Madness win over Louisville in the NCAA tournament. Here's 5 photos of them celebrating.Yahoo Sports - 35m -
UNC beats Boston College Sunday to win first ACC series of 2025 season
The UNC baseball team took two of three games from Boston College, winning its first 2025 ACC baseball series. Aidan Haugh was near-perfect on Sunday.Yahoo Sports - 35m
More in Sports
-
WATCH: Maryland star Derik Queen banks in first buzzer-beater of March Madness 2025 to advance to Sweet 16
Queen wanted the ball in his hands with the game on the line, and he delivered in a legendary wayCBS Sports - 27m -
Ex-Yankees OF Gardner's son, Miller, dies at 14
Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of Brett Gardner, has died, the former Yankees outfielder and his wife, Jessica, announced Sunday.ESPN - 28m -
Sources: Texas nearing deal with Xavier's Miller
Less than a week after appearing in the First Four of the NCAA tournament, where it lost to Xavier, Texas on Sunday informed coach Rodney Terry that he has been fired, with athletic director Chris ...ESPN - 28m -
Hurley: UConn's historic run ends with 'honor'
UConn coach Dan Hurley said there was "some honor" in the end to UConn's 13-game tournament win streak, which was halted in a narrow loss to Florida on Sunday.ESPN - 28m -
Sources: Curry joining Dubs in Miami; status TBD
Warriors star Stephen Curry is traveling to join the team in Miami, and his status for Tuesday's game against the Heat will depend on how his pelvic bruise responds to treatment over the next two ...ESPN - 28m