Quinten Post Drops 31 in Boston College Upset—Highlights, Stats & What It Means for the ACC Race

Golden State Warriors fans looking for reasons to be optimistic about the franchise’s post-dynasty future have found one in emerging 7-footer Quinten Post, whose rapid growth is earning daily praise inside training camp. Veteran mentorship Speaking with reporters after Tuesday’s practice, Post revealed he has “been picking Al Horford’s brain nonstop,” soaking up the 18-year veteran’s knowledge of defensive rotations and screen-setting nuances. Horford, acquired in July, called Post “a good shooter with a really high IQ,” adding that the Dutch center’s ability to stretch the floor will “unlock a lot of two-big looks for us this year.” Stretch-five skill set Post’s combination of size and three-point range is precisely why head coach Steve Kerr experimented with him in a surprise starting lineup during the first two preseason games. Although Kerr has not committed to a permanent role, internal chatter suggests the staff is eager to test double-center lineups featuring Post and Horford to solve last season’s rebounding woes. Injury no longer a concern The sharpshooting big man missed Summer League because of a lingering lower-back issue, but team doctors have now cleared him for full contact. Post said the time off allowed him to add eight pounds of muscle and refine his pick-and-pop timing with Stephen Curry in voluntary workouts. Roster implications Golden State exercised its 2025-26 team option on Post in August, signaling confidence that the former ACC Most Improved Player is part of the franchise’s long-term core. If Post secures a consistent 20-minute role, league scouts believe the Warriors could finish top-10 in three-point attempts from the center position—an area where they ranked 22nd last season. What’s next The Warriors open the regular season on Oct. 24 against Denver. Should Post crack the starting five, he would become the first Dutch-born player to start an NBA opener since Rik Smits in 2000. With contract security, a clean bill of health, and Horford’s mentorship, Quinten Post looks poised to turn preseason buzz into a breakout campaign—and give Golden State its next homegrown success story.