"When I got here, I was a point guard playing in Brazil, playing like a point guard, having the ball in my hand. Then I spent the whole year in the G-League just learning how to fit in the system here because my goal was always playing in the NBA and playing for the Warriors."
"Right now they give me the option or the opportunity to show a little bit more after we lost Jimmy. With Draymond out it's given me more space to show a little bit more of what I can do. I'm glad they're trusting me."
"In the last 12 games, Santos has been in double figures 11 times, averaging 15.0 points on 58.8 percent shooting with coach Steve Kerr calling him one of their top shot creators, even if his style is a little unorthodox. He's also shot 43.1 percent from 3-point range with 5.6 rebounds and 1.6 steals."
The Golden State Warriors signed Brazilian forward Gui Santos to a two-year contract extension, signaling confidence in his future with the franchise. A second-round pick in 2022, Santos has appeared in 48 games this season with 13 starts and G-League development experience. Over his last 12 games, he averaged 15.0 points on 58.8 percent shooting with 43.1 percent from three-point range, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.6 steals. Coach Steve Kerr praised Santos as one of their top shot creators despite an unorthodox style. Santos attributed his progress to patience and learning the Warriors' system, initially focusing on defense and rebounding before expanding his offensive role during injuries to key players.
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