In a surprising move, the Golden State Warriors traded Jordan Poole to the Washington Wizards in a deal that landed them Chris Paul.
Some have taken this as a slight toward Jordan Poole, suggesting that the Warriors wanted to move on from the massive contract they gave him. However, as one fan pointed out, Poole might have enjoyed a perfect exit from the Warriors.
“Jordan Poole got a ring, a bag, and out of a toxic relationship. A lot of you cant relate,” the fan wrote on Twitter.
jordan poole got a ring, a bag, and out of a toxic relationship. a lot of you cant relate.
— Alexis Morgan (@alexismorgan) June 22, 2023
Jordan Poole was instrumental for the Warriors as they won the 2021-22 NBA championship, averaging 17 points per game while shooting 50.8% from the field, 38.1% from three-point range, and 91.5% from the free-throw line. His excellent performances were part of why he got such a massive contract. And Poole is already a champion at 24 years of age, something only a few NBA players in history can claim.
The contract he got from the Warriors was another big win for the star guard, especially considering that he was the 28th pick in the NBA Draft in 2019. He broke out unexpectedly but at the right time, with Golden State giving him a 4-year contract extension worth $128 million. That is massive money, and he will be 28 and in his prime by the time it ends, likely setting him up for another massive deal.
Things had gotten messy for Jordan Poole in Golden State following the altercation before the start of the 2022-23 season with Draymond Green. He never got over it, as evidenced by the fact that he immediately unfollowed Green on social media after he was traded by the team. Poole’s minutes with the team also reduced drastically in the playoffs, he was averaging just 21.8 minutes per game. On a personal level, a move away at this point works out well for Poole.
Jordan Poole Will Be Able To Become An All-Star On The Washington Wizards
The Washington Wizards are blowing it up, having already dealt Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis, with Kyle Kuzma also unlikely to re-sign. It is more than likely that Poole will be the No. 1 option on the team next season, meaning he can put up more shots and potentially make a bid for an All-Star berth. He averaged 20.4 points on 15 shots with Golden State last season, and both those numbers are certain to go up in Washington.
Furthermore, there will be less pressure to win and perform on a Wizards team that promises to be quite poor for a couple of seasons until they can really rebuild. If he can take another leap and establish himself as a star, it’s the ideal spot for him to become a franchise player. While it’s obvious that the Warriors lost faith in him, this whole situation may work out for the best for Jordan Poole.
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