Warriors Rookie Quinten Post Prepares for Game 2 Against Rockets

HOUSTON – Warriors rookie center Quinten Post is gearing up for his second game in the NBA playoffs after making his debut on Sunday. The 7-footer, who was drafted 52nd overall by the Warriors, played his college career at Boston College but never made it to March Madness. His furthest progress was in the NIT.

Post faced the Memphis Grizzlies in a crucial Game 1, where he notched 11 points, three 3-pointers, and five rebounds, helping secure the Warriors a playoff spot. He recently expressed the excitement he felt during his debut, saying, “I was amped up. I was ready to go. Throw my weight around. It was just cool.”

For Game 1 against the Houston Rockets, Post found himself in a unique position, sharing the court with fellow center Kevon Looney for the first time. Coach Steve Kerr decided to pair them to combat the Rockets’ significant size advantage.

The Rockets utilized a two-big lineup, contrasting the Warriors who typically have Draymond Green at center, measuring at only 6-foot-6. Post and Looney’s length aim to provide a better matchup against the Rockets’ Alperen Şengün and Steven Adams, both standing at 6-foot-11.

However, their initial minutes together in Game 1 were limited and did not produce significant results, as they were outscored. Kerr acknowledged that while they haven’t played together much before, the playoffs might require experimenting with different lineups.

“We like it because Loon’s our best rebounder and Quinten’s one of our best shooters,” Kerr said. “It gives us more size.”

Despite limited performance metrics from their time on the court together, Post remains optimistic. “I felt great with Loon on the floor,” he said. “You just do whatever to win.”

Post compared his role to that of a power forward, mentioning that he often plays like a four offensively while Looney retains the center duties. He believes that this adjustment can create effective offensive opportunities.

As Game 2 approaches, Post reflects on the nerves he felt during Game 1. For him, the experience has opened a door to greater confidence. “Getting that Game 1 out of the way, it’ll become easier,” he stated. “Now it’ll definitely become a little easier.”