SAN FRANCISCO – The Warriors have picked up Brandin Podziemski’s third-year contract option, an easy move for the organization as the guard has established himself in the league.

The Warriors announced the procedural move just before their Wednesday night game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Chase Center.

Podziemski, 21, led the NBA in passing last season as a rookie and was a First Team All-Rookie selection. In 74 games last season, Podziemski averaged 9.2 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game.

Podziemski had his best game of the 2024-25 season so far on Tuesday, with 19 points, five assists, three rebounds and no turnovers in a win over New Orleans.

The Warriors selected Podziemski out of Santa Clara with the 19th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. There was skepticism in the industry about his ability to translate his game from college to the NBA, but he quickly answered any questions with his all-around floor game . He was part of Golden State’s most productive lineups last season as a connector and team player.

Under the collective bargaining agreement, first-round candidates sign a two-year contract, with team options for the third and fourth years. The Warriors will have the opportunity to pick up his fourth-year option next season, which seems inevitable.