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Steve Kerr Makes A Statement After Jordan Poole Goes Off For Big Scoring Night Against The Lakers: “He’s Tough. Mentally And Physically Tough.”

Steve Kerr has come out and showered Jordan Poole with praise after his string performance against the Lakers in preseason.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Oct 10, 2022
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Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Jordan Poole had an electric performance for the Golden State Warriors in their preseason loss against the Los Angeles Lakers. Even though the Warriors lost, Poole put on a show for the fans in the Chase Center as he had a strong 25-point showing with some incredible highlights that even had Kevin Durant stunned.

This has been a tough week for the Warriors and especially Jordan Poole, who had a video leaked of him being punched out by Draymond Green during practice. As Draymond has stepped away from the team temporarily, there is a lot of turmoil that Golden State will have to work through. Steve Kerr took the time to praise Poole for his performance after the game, crediting his toughness. 

Steve Kerr on Jordan Poole’s night in light of the tough week for the franchise. pic.twitter.com/QuQKCN2j8A

— Jason Dumas (@JDumasReports) October 10, 2022

“There’s a reason why Jordan is where he is right now, especially if you see how he was coming into the league. Drafted out of Michigan as a late first0round pick, struggled his first few months in the league. The reason he is in this position to sign an extension hopefully is because the guy is tough. He’s mentally tough, he’s physically tough. He’s ultra-confident in his game and he showed it tonight.”

The Warriors have one week left to offer Poole a contract extension before the season starts. If the player and team can’t agree on terms, he will be a restricted free agent next offseason.  


What Will Jordan Poole’s Value Be?

Jordan Poole will be looking to get a similar extension to that of Tyler Herro in Miami. Herro came off the bench and was a scoring punch for the Heat while Poole started a lot of last season and was the stand-in for Klay Thompson as he recovered from his Achilles tear. 

If Poole takes a step back to come off the bench, he should at least be compensated by the team as he will be able to get a lot of money elsewhere along with a guaranteed starting role. The Warriors’ age timeline is making their contract extensions challenging, but it seems the Warriors want to build with Poole in the future, so bringing him back for even a $120 million contract might be worth it. 

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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