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UPDATE: LOCKER ROOM IN TEARS AFTER BRANDIN PODZIEMSKI’S INJURY — STEPHEN CURRY’S EMOTIONAL MESSAGE LEAVES EVERYONE SILENT .Qu

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🔥 UPDATE: LOCKER ROOM IN TEARS AFTER BRANDIN PODZIEMSKI’S INJURY — STEPHEN CURRY’S EMOTIONAL MESSAGE LEAVES EVERYONE SILENT 😢

Warriors' Brandin Podziemski leaves Hawks game after brutal shot to face

The scene inside the Warriors’ locker room after the game was nothing short of heartbreaking. The music was off. No one spoke above a whisper. Brandin Podziemski’s jersey hung by his locker — untouched, still soaked in sweat.

[Highlight] Brandin Podziemski draws the charging foul from Rudy Gobert (with replays)., You can also see his black eye

Team insiders said that right after the final buzzer, Stephen Curry gathered everyone in a tight circle. His eyes were red. His voice cracked.

“This kid worked too damn hard to go out like that,” Curry said softly. “He’s one of us. We don’t let our brothers fall alone.”

According to multiple players, several teammates — including Draymond Green and Klay Thompson — broke down in tears as Curry spoke. The young guard had quickly earned their respect for his grit, hustle, and willingness to take hits most veterans would avoid.

Moments later, the Warriors’ medical staff confirmed that Podziemski had been rushed for an emergency MRI after suffering what appeared to be a serious knee hyperextension. The early fear: possible ligament damage that could sideline him for months.

“He kept saying, ‘Coach, I can go back in,’ even when we knew he couldn’t move,” Steve Kerr revealed postgame. “That’s who he is — heart first, body second.”

By midnight, #PrayForPodz had taken over social media, with messages pouring in from around the league. Even rival players — including Luka Dončić and Jalen Brunson — posted stories saying, “Tough kid. Respect.”

Outside the Chase Center, a group of fans gathered, lighting candles near the main entrance. One held up a sign that read:

💔 “Podz, you gave us hope when no one else could.”

As of this morning, doctors are still waiting for swelling to subside before issuing a final diagnosis — but the mood around the team is grim.

“He’s family,” Curry said before leaving the arena. “And family doesn’t give up — not now, not ever.”

Rumor has it that if the injury turns out severe, the Warriors plan to dedicate the rest of the season to him — even renaming their pregame chant “Podz Mode” in his honor.

🏀 From a fearless foul bait to a moment that silenced the Bay — Brandin Podziemski’s fight just became bigger than basketball.