Golden State continues to struggle to figure out an exit strategy from the slump they’ve fallen into. However, not everything is sour in The Bay. The Warriors have decided on center Quinten Post‘s future. The 7 ft. big man out of Mississippi has done enough for the Warriors front office to award him with the promotion of a two-year, standard deal. The contract was initially a two-way agreement, with Post playing much of the season in the G League with the Santa Cruz Warriors. However, Post has appeared to have made his mark. He should have plenty of opportunities to show the Warriors what he can do from here on out.
Warriors Rising Center Upgraded to Standard Contract
Golden State Warriors Center Quinten Post Earning His Roster Spot
Post has played just 13 games for the Warriors on an NBA floor, but his production has been impressive. Post averages 7.1 points, 3.4 rebounds and shoots an impressive 36.2% from long range. His biggest output this season came against the Chicago Bulls in late January, when he scored 20 points, going 5-10 from three. ESPN’s Shams Charania [Twitter link] reported Post’s contract update, but Michael Scotto of HoopsHype initially speculated about the development earlier in the year.
The Golden State Warriors are converting two-way 7-footer Quinten Post to a two-year standard NBA contract, George Roussakis and Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports told ESPN. Post has emerged as a rotation C for Warriors, averaging 8.4 points and 4.3 rebounds over last 10 games. pic.twitter.com/6nXuP6wVjs
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 7, 2025
Post has played exceptionally well with Santa Cruz, averaging 18.8 points per game as a starter. Oddly enough, though, his three-point percentage is 28%, significantly lower than his NBA mark. He’s also adding over nine rebounds a game, 1.1 steals, and 1.0 blocks.
Battling For Playing Time
With Post set to remain a Warriors until at least the 2025-26 campaign, he’ll compete for playing time with Trace Jackson-Davis and Kevon Looney. Golden State showing their faith in Post likely means that Looney’s time as Warrior is close to the end, and this next offseason could see his departure. Post has started in the Warriors’ last five outings, averaging 6.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in 16.6 minutes over that span.
Jackson-Davis is in his second year in Golden State and has shown a lot of potential, but he has yet to prove if he can be the Warriors number one big man down the road. He and Post should be expected to compete for playing time from here on out. Post has already shown he may have a higher ceiling offensively over Jackson-Davis, considering his ability to shoot the three. It will be interesting to watch how the Warriors head coach, Steve Kerr, uses each player down the stretch of the season now that Post is firmly with them.
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