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“Made Up Waves is Insane”: NBA World Reacts to Brandin Podziemski’s New Hairstyle at NBA Media Day

Brandin Podziemski debuted a new look at NBA Media Day on Monday. Known for his curly hair and loud personality, Podziemski showed off a new hairstyle that quickly caught the NBA world's attention.

Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 2:00 PM
“Made Up Waves is Insane”: NBA World Reacts to Brandin Podziemski’s New Hairstyle at NBA Media Day
Key Things to Know
  • Brandin Podziemski debuted a new short, wavy hairstyle during NBA Media Day.
  • Fans on social media reacted widely to the haircut, humorously comparing him to Klay Thompson and Donte DiVincenzo.
  • Podziemski stated that he plans to let his on-court play do the talking moving forward.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski debuted a new short, wavy hairstyle at NBA Media Day on Monday, replacing his previous curly hair look. A clip of his interview shared on social media drew wide reactions from basketball fans, who made jokes and compared his appearance to former Warriors players Klay Thompson and Donte DiVincenzo.

Beyond his appearance, Podziemski addressed his vocal personality during the interview, stating he intends to let his play do the talking. Entering his fourth year with Golden State, he also reflected on achieving a personal milestone by playing in all 82 regular-season games for head coach Steve Kerr last season.

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