Jordan Poole's trash talk grated on his veteran teammates
The following month, during a matchup against the Thunder, the Warriors turned the ball over in the waning moments of the first half after Green, appearing frustrated at not receiving a pass from Poole, gave up on the play. As these moments accumulated, Warriors coaches scratched their heads about how to get through to the young guard. Team sources say Kerr began to give his feedback to Poole between games, away from the team, hoping his messaging would be received more constructively in private. In practice sessions, Poole’s trash talk grated on his veteran teammates, who felt he hadn’t earned the right to be brash, even though his style seemed to match the mindset that fueled the start of Golden State’s run a decade ago.
Source: Logan Murdock @ The Ringer
Source: Logan Murdock @ The Ringer
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Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
After Jordan Poole scored 41 points on 10-of-19 shooting vs. the Knicks on Wednesday…
He scored 7 points on 1-of-15 shooting tonight – 10:19 PM
After Jordan Poole scored 41 points on 10-of-19 shooting vs. the Knicks on Wednesday…
He scored 7 points on 1-of-15 shooting tonight – 10:19 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Darko Rajakovic was asked about the job his team did on Jordan Poole (1-15 FG): “I have 3 words for you: O.G. Anunoby. He was fantastic… (He’s) as good as anybody defensively.” – 10:08 PM
Darko Rajakovic was asked about the job his team did on Jordan Poole (1-15 FG): “I have 3 words for you: O.G. Anunoby. He was fantastic… (He’s) as good as anybody defensively.” – 10:08 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Darko on Raptors holding Jordan Poole to 1-of-15 from the floor: “I have three words O.G. Anunoby” – 10:07 PM
Darko on Raptors holding Jordan Poole to 1-of-15 from the floor: “I have three words O.G. Anunoby” – 10:07 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
This has been A LOT of Jordan Poole, and no, that’s not a good thing. – 8:55 PM
This has been A LOT of Jordan Poole, and no, that’s not a good thing. – 8:55 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Poole gets a tech for excessive celebration on the bench of a Kispert dunk. Was a nice dunk. In the second minute of the second quarter of an exhibition game
Tech warranted – 8:12 PM
Poole gets a tech for excessive celebration on the bench of a Kispert dunk. Was a nice dunk. In the second minute of the second quarter of an exhibition game
Tech warranted – 8:12 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Here are the Wizards’ starters for their final preseason game at the Raptors (7:30 pm on @monsportsnet) with Kuzma out again:
Tyus Jones, Jordan Poole, Bilal Coulibaly, Deni Avdija, Daniel Gafford – 7:04 PM
Here are the Wizards’ starters for their final preseason game at the Raptors (7:30 pm on @monsportsnet) with Kuzma out again:
Tyus Jones, Jordan Poole, Bilal Coulibaly, Deni Avdija, Daniel Gafford – 7:04 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
The Wizards’ starters tonight for their preseason finale in Toronto:
PG: Tyus Jones
SG: Jordan Poole
SF: Bilal Coulibaly
PF: Deni Avdija
C: Daniel Gafford – 7:04 PM
The Wizards’ starters tonight for their preseason finale in Toronto:
PG: Tyus Jones
SG: Jordan Poole
SF: Bilal Coulibaly
PF: Deni Avdija
C: Daniel Gafford – 7:04 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
The Jordan Poole Deni Avdija beef narrative is nothing. Yes, you want to keep frustration off-camera, but Deni could use some slack right now.
What won’t get talked about was during the first preseason game, JP went to the end of the bench to chop it up with Deni during the 4Q. – 9:59 AM
The Jordan Poole Deni Avdija beef narrative is nothing. Yes, you want to keep frustration off-camera, but Deni could use some slack right now.
What won’t get talked about was during the first preseason game, JP went to the end of the bench to chop it up with Deni during the 4Q. – 9:59 AM
More on this storyline
In the days, weeks, and months after Green and Poole’s training-camp scuffle, their relationship changed. Just before the Warriors’ season opener against the Lakers, Green, in partnership with Turner Sports, released a mini documentary in which the forward expressed regret about the situation, but didn’t offer an apology. The divide widened as Green, who declined comment for this story, accepted several invitations to speak on the situation during last season, but never spoke with Poole directly, angering many within Poole’s inner circle. According to Warriors officials, head coach Steve Kerr made several attempts to convince Green to take Poole to dinner, to smooth over their relationship, but Green declined. -via The Ringer / October 23, 2023
Those around the situation now believe the lack of disciplinary action—other than an undisclosed fine—and the inability of anyone on the Warriors to repair the fractured relationship soured the team’s season. Poole became isolated, left to balance his personal goals with the team’s, widening the chasm between the Warriors core and the young prospects tasked with prolonging the dynasty. Poole’s determination to prove he was worthy of carrying the torch led to on-court mistakes that left teammates and coaches befuddled. And after a dismal postseason performance for Poole and a second-round exit for the Warriors, the organization began to explore opportunities to trade him. -via The Ringer / October 23, 2023
But even though he’s moved on from Golden State, Poole hasn’t stopped seeking tutelage from his former teammates, who know better than anyone what it means to lead a team. Shortly after the trade, Curry reached out to Poole, inviting him back to Northern California to train with Curry and Thompson at a high school gym in the South Bay. Both future Hall of Famers were unsure whether Poole would accept. “There was always a fear that he might not show up,” Curry says. “Just because he wanted to kind of be on his own in that respect.” -via The Ringer / October 23, 2023