Warriors’ Post Makes Solid First Impression in Summer League Debut

Warriors’ Post Makes Solid First Impression in Summer League Debut originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

The wait for the first glimpse of Quinten Post ended Friday night in Las Vegas, where the Warriors announced their lone selection for the 2024 NBA Draft.

The 7-foot-1 player, who was selected in the second round (52nd overall), showed himself well enough to make observers understand why Golden State management decided to acquire his rights just minutes before the draft ended.

With Post coming off the bench and making a key contribution, the Warriors survived their most exciting game of the summer, beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 90-83 at the Thomas & Mack Center.

The win puts the Warriors in the NBA Summer League semifinals against the Miami Heat on Sunday afternoon (1 p.m. ET).

Post scored 10 points on 4 of 7 shooting from the field, including 2 of 4 from distance. He added three rebounds, one assist, one steal and was plus-5 in 14 minutes while the Warriors monitored his minutes after a lower-leg injury.

After missing the first seven Summer League games, Post came on the court with 5:49 remaining in the first quarter and wasted little time committing the foul that many opponents consider part of Golden State’s arsenal. He was called for an illegal screen 37 seconds after stepping onto the court.

Once Post got over that misstep, he showed flashes of the offensive skills that general manager Mike Dunleavy mentioned in his post-draft press conference. He moves relatively fluidly, looks like he belongs on the court and has a nice shooting stroke.

Post’s most impressive moment came early in the fourth quarter when he lost his defender with a quick pump fake on the perimeter wing and then drove to the rim for a layup. That move suggests he’s smart enough to use the threat of his shot to create space and score off the dribble.

It’s risky to attempt this against most NBA defenders, but it’s important to note that Post recognized an advantage and was quick to capitalize on it.

There were at least three other moments that stood out, including the first few minutes after the illegal screen.

Seeing an opportunity for a mismatch against the 6-foot-6 Hunter Maldonado, Post immediately set up on the low block, caught a smart entry pass from Kevin Knox and practiced what all coaches preach. He didn’t hesitate or waste time trying to dribble. He immediately turned around for an easy bank shot. Bucket.

Shortly after returning to the court in the second quarter, Post showed off the deep shooting ability that will be crucial to his draft, playing a pick-and-pop with guard Pat Spencer and backing it up with a 3-ball from the top of the arc.

Midway through the third quarter, Post scored another triple, this time from the left wing, despite a strong takedown by 6-foot-1 Thunder forward KJ Williams.

One factor that certainly plays into Post’s draft appeal is that he’s 24 years old. He spent five years at two different schools, starting at Mississippi State before transferring to Boston College. He shot 41.6 percent from deep at BC. His mechanics are solid and he’s comfortable behind the arc. It’s conceivable that he could be a legitimate Stretch 5 as a pro.

While Post will likely spend much of his rookie season with the G League Santa Cruz Warriors, there is reason for optimism in his ability to add dimension to Golden State’s offense going forward.

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