The sophomore leap doesn’t occur for every NBA player, but it does show up for most. While development isn’t linear in any sport, more often than not a player is quite a bit better in their second year than in their rookie year.
And it makes sense. Take Golden State Warriors youngster Brandin Podziemski for example. He’s a good example because, if you couldn’t tell from the headline and photo, he’s the topic of this article.
This time last year, Podziemski was trying to make the adjustment from playing against St. Mary’s, Gonzaga, and Pepperdine, to playing against the Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Boston Celtics.