NBA Fans React to Warriors' Unexpected Decision for Key Player

The Golden State Warriors made an unexpected decision for the NBA Summer League

May 4, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Golden State Warriors bench players celebrate after a basket by guard Buddy Hield (not pictured) during the second quarter of game seven of the first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

The NBA Summer League is typically an opportunity for young, proven players to improve certain parts of their game, while unproven players try to stand out and make a name for themselves. However, the Golden State Warriors seem to be only focused on the latter portion.

Of course, the Warriors are giving some of their young guys a chance to prove themselves in the Summer League, but are oddly keeping one notable player off the court.

Apr 15, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors center Quinten Post (21) reacts after making a three point basket against the Memphis Grizzlies in the second quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images | Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Quinten Post, 25, is coming off a rookie campaign where he shattered expectations and became a key player in their rotation, even starting a couple of playoff games despite being the 52nd pick in the draft. However, his game is far from perfect, and there are certainly some significant aspects he needs to work on.

Still, the Warriors have decided to keep him out of the Summer League.

From buckets to bishops, he does it all♟️

Quinten Post showed off his chess skills at Chesstival during Summer League, taking the W in the Blitz tournament—and donating the prize money to a charity of his choice. pic.twitter.com/MBRqyGv7GN

— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) July 14, 2025

Post has been in Las Vegas to cheer on his teammates, but many fans are wondering why the young big man is not on the court himself.

"Don’t love that Quinten Post isn’t playing for the Warriors Summer League team," one fan posted on X (formerly Twitter). "He’s a bit older, yes…but I think he needs as much run as he can get."

"Yves Missi, Kel’el Ware, and Kyle Filipowski are putting in Summer League work but Quinten Post and TJD aren’t?" another fan questioned.

Yves Missi, Kel’el Ware, and Kyle Filipowski are putting in Summer League work but Quinten Post and TJD aren’t? pic.twitter.com/puQcVSMO2D

— Oracle’s Finest 🌉 (@BayAreaLeek) July 10, 2025

"all rookie 2nd team Yves Missi is playing summer league but Quinten Post is too good to play??" a fan said.

"It would be nice if he worked on his rebounding/post D skills and not sit out summer league. We're going to need him big this year," another fan replied.

The seven-foot big man averaged 8.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in 16.3 minutes per game last season, with 44.9/40.8/77.8 shooting splits. Post became a valuable stretch five for Golden State, but many fans want to see him in the Summer League to develop key parts of his game.