Golden State Warriors center Quinten Post is embracing his second NBA season with gratitude and focus, reflecting on a journey that began far from the spotlight of professional basketball.
In an interview with Mark Medina of Essentially Sports, Post discussed how his upbringing in the Netherlands and early experiences in European basketball shaped his development. “Basketball isn’t the biggest sport in the Netherlands. It’s really a soccer-dominated country,” he said. “But it helped me mature early on. I left the house at 18 to go to Berlin to play for a year. Then at 19, I crossed the ocean to go play in college.”
Post, who spent time at Mississippi State and Boston College before entering the NBA, credited the European system for teaching versatility. “In the European game, they teach kids a full skillset. It’s about being able to play in and out, both with and without the ball,” he said. “That’s what shaped me into the player that I am.”
Selected 52nd overall in the 2024 NBA Draft, Post became the first Dutch player drafted since Henk Norel in 2009. His rookie season saw him earn a full contract after starting as a two-way player and leading his rookie class in three-point percentage at 40.8%.
“I think my time in the G League helped me with getting a rhythm,” Post said. “Once I was called up here for the Warriors, I felt like I was already in a rhythm. I continued my hot streak that I set up in the G League.”
Stephen Curry’s advice also left a mark. “Once I came up here, he told me that if I’m open, to let it fly,” Post said. “It makes sense. If I’m a threat on the floor, it opens up the floor for him and helps the team.”
As he adjusts to his role alongside veterans like Draymond Green, Jimmy Butler, and Al Horford, Post is learning the importance of consistency. “Al’s been great,” he said. “He’s a true professional with how he approaches every day. For a 39-year-old, he’s very agile. That’s a testament to the work he’s put in over the years.”
Off the court, the 7-footer’s competitive nature extends to unexpected areas. A passionate chess player, Post even won a “Chesstival” tournament in Las Vegas last summer, donating the $25,000 prize to Reading Partners, a nonprofit supporting literacy programs for children. “They stand for a very good cause,” he said. “It’s about helping kids learn how to read and setting them up for future success.”
Now in his second season, Post continues to balance confidence with patience. “I’m finding my rhythm,” he said. “Whatever my role might be, I just want to help the team win.”
