Alex Toohey names his inspiration on the Golden State Warriors roster, ‘it’s a great story’

Alex Toohey draws inspiration from Post’s remarkable journey

Post’s success story has motivated Toohey, who shares the same draft position and similar circumstances entering the organization.

“He’s a great story, being a second round pick like myself and Will, it shows the Warriors value talent. If you are good enough, they will find room for you,” Toohey explained.

The Australian forward has received guidance from Post during his early days with the team. “The conversations with him, he’s a great person, he’s a chill guy, he’s given me a lot of advice,” Toohey said.

How Quinten Post proved second-round picks can shine

Post earned significant minutes midway through the season and established himself as a reliable contributor.

He averaged 16.3 minutes per game with 8.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.3 assists across his rookie campaign.

The most impressive aspect of Post’s development was his three-point shooting. The big man connected on 40.8% of his attempts from beyond the arc, providing the Warriors with valuable floor spacing from the center position.

Toohey needs to upgrade some skills to follow Post’s path to NBA success

Toohey demonstrated promising potential during Summer League play, including a 15-point, five-rebound performance against the Utah Jazz.

The versatile forward can operate both on the perimeter and in the paint, though he lacks Post’s immediate shooting ability. However, his skill set suggests room for development in that area.

“I’m definitely ready. It’s an adjustment from any league to the NBA, the athletes are better, the pace is faster, being able to have that mental fortitude to adapt, and just get better each day,” Toohey noted.

Improving his off-ball movement, three-point shooting, and defensive consistency could position Toohey as another valuable role player in the Warriors’ system, following Post’s blueprint for second-round success.