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Gui Santos marries Julia Lawrenz and trains in Hawaii with Warriors

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 4:05 PM

Last updated Oct 4, 2026

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Summary

Gui Santos of the Golden State Warriors returned to Hawaii after marrying Julia Lawrenz, a former beach volleyball player at the University of Hawaii, on July 3 in Brazil. Santos, who averaged 9.2 points last season, expressed his renewed confidence during training camp in Laie. With increased playing time expected, Warriors coach Steve Kerr indicated that Santos could become a key player this season. The Warriors are scheduled to open their preseason against the Los Angeles Clippers today at Bankoh Arena.

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•Gui Santos married Julia Lawrenz in July 2026 in Curitiba, Brazil.
•Santos averaged 9.2 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.3 assists last season.
•He experienced a career-high moment and increased confidence during training camp.
•The Warriors begin their preseason against the Los Angeles Clippers today.

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The Golden State Warriors’ Gui Santos is coming off the best season and offseason of his life. Santos, a 6-foot-7 forward from Minas, Brazil, averaged 9.2 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists — all career highs — last season. On July 3, he married former University of Hawaii beach volleyball player Julia Lawrenz in her hometown of Curitiba, Brazil. “We met each other in 2019. I went to play in ...
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