Jordan Poole

KOC spoke with Poole to break down what he's learned from Curry and Thompson and how he developed into the player he is today.

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“To me, the most outstanding part of Poole’s outstanding balance and body ability is his neck. But we even see this narrative play out with lengthier guys like Haliburton and Ball – both of whom have struggled to contribute to even league-average defenses (although personnel is partially to blame in those instances as well). However, he’s already demonstrated the capacity to contribute to not only a good defense, but an all-time great one. Again, the first thing that comes to mind after watching this play is the presence of disorder. They are the ones who take the most risks, and those who can break the defense and create openings for their teammates where opportunity did not previously exist (think about the Jason Kidd versus Stephon Marbury paradigm). As Viray explains to BasketballNews.com: "With Poole, it’s really just about the consistency of everything about his shot: the body positioning, the form. This frenetic nature is also the key to Poole's playmaking. It’s a special advantage guys like him and Kyrie Irving possess,” he told BasketballNews.com. To the naked eye, it looks like something is going to go wrong and that the possession will spiral out into a turnover. [Imagine] having to prepare for him twice. I mean, think about having to prepare for Steph Curry, which is a nightmare. Now, Poole's recent stretch warrants the safety gloves being taken off.

Take Golden State Warriors third-year guard Jordan Poole, the NBA playoffs breakout star in his first postseason. He has been a catalyst in the third-seeded ...

It seems Poole has taken that snub to heart, as well, as it has been his play that has brought joy back to the Warriors’ squad with the start of the playoffs and Steph Curry back on the court. Either sell the team to a local group or just go ahead and take this team to Vegas, Portland, anywhere. Done with the penny-pinching, the constant trading of blossoming stars, done with the continual stadium issues, done with team president Dave Kaval’s double-talk, done with the team’s flirtation with Las Vegas and most importantly, done with owner John Fisher. Poole, meanwhile, spent portions of his first two seasons playing in the NBA G League before solidifying himself as a major part of the Warriors rotation. In the weeks leading up the regular season, when Poole was in the midst of scoring 20 or more points in 17 straight games, Warriors general manager Bob Myers went on 95.7 The Game radio show and was asked what the future of Poole’s contract status would be. Sure. But he is certainly proving that his run of 17 games with 20 points or more during the regular season was no fluke.

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He was named a starter to replace injured star Klay Thompson. He immediately took advantage of the opportunity. I try to push him to let him be as great as he can be. “At the end of the day, I’m the type of player who wants to play the right way right, win, and get everybody else involved.” Imagine if a younger brother or a younger player goes against the older player, you’re going to want to ask as many questions as you can. Poole’s mindset is likely the key to all of the success that was coming his way. He wasn’t chosen as a finalist, but many believe he should be the winner. I believe in myself and believe in the work I put in.” “We were trying to play with a lot of the vets. He struggled with his shooting and he wasn’t able to get into the regular rotation. To some young prospects, heading to the G League could mean the end of their NBA career is nearing. It came as a surprise to many but not for Poole. The budding star knew he was headed for greatness even during his most challenging moments. It’s no other than Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole. He was selected 28th that year, even though he was projected to be picked late in the second round or even worse, go undrafted.

Andrew Wiggins was on his way to having an almost-invisible Game 3. Prior to being substituted at the 4:27 mark of the 4th quarter, Wiggins had a measly 6 ...

When push came to shove — figuratively and literally — Green was there to make sure the shot that counted didn’t go in. Again, Poole’s decisiveness here is key — instead of taking the open shot, he attacks the rim and finishes with a nifty up-and-under. The key to making this possession work wasn’t just the bending of the Nuggets defense — it was also the decisiveness. Green played 46 regular season games, and was 10-15 games away from garnering his 2nd Defensive Player of the Year nod. Green recognizes Wiggins’ uncontested roll to the rim and executes the high-low pass. With only 5 seconds to go, Jokić decides to go up for a turnaround fade that is contested by a high-leaping Wiggins. With Wiggins as the virtual 4th option on offense, he has a thin line to tread. Wiggins relocating to the left corner, with a noble but futile contest from Jokić. A good shot by any measure. Curry releases to Green in the post. If you’re Wiggins in that situation, it’s extremely easy to lose confidence, to sit back and return to being a bystander. Prior to being substituted at the 4:27 mark of the 4th quarter, Wiggins had a measly 6 points on 5 shots. He took assignments on the ball, navigated screens to near perfection, and even capably contested a drive as the help-side low man on a Will Barton drive, with Jordan Poole “ICE”-ing (denying middle penetration) and funneling Barton toward expected backline help (i.e., Wiggins).

Little did we know that three games into the first round of the 2022 NBA playoffs, the team's leading scorer wouldn't be Thompson, or even Stephen Curry. It ...

With his breakout performance, Poole has become just the second Warrior to score at least 25 points in his first three playoff games. Curry's been spectacular, averaging nearly 26 points in those 25 minutes per game, but Green is right that the majority of the time, Poole has been Golden State's primary playmaker. "We need him to go where we want to go, and we need him to keep doing what he's doing." "You're talking a guy who was on the third team All-G League last year, has been our No. 1 option in this playoffs," Green said after the Game 3 win. Poole isn't just scoring -- his efficiency is off the charts. That's pretty incredible, considering Poole shares the court with Curry and Thompson, arguably the two greatest shooters of all time.

Poole registered 27 points (9-13 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 6-9 FT), three rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 34 minutes during Thursday's 118-113 ...

- Warriors' Jordan Poole: Available Saturday - Warriors' Jordan Poole: Shines again in playoff victory While he should head back to a bench role sooner than later, Poole has done more than enough to stick as a starter for the long run.

Former Michigan basketball star Jordan Poole is off to a blistering hot start for the Golden State Warriors after three playoff games.

Jordan has had a pretty good apprenticeship with learning from Steph.” “Facts, and you know I don’t like Michigan very much at all,” said Green. “You’re talking a guy who was on the third team All-G League last year, has been our No. 1 option in this playoffs. Poole is leading the team this post-season averaging 28.7 points-per-game while dishing out 4.7 assists-per-game, and he’s shooting an absurd 59.1% from 3.

Poole, as it turns out, is not quite the worst pick of the 2019 NBA Draft.

But watching Poole at Michigan, it was pretty clear that he was going to be a solid NBA contributor at the very least. Even at the time, he was listed as a lights-out shooter who needed to work on his physicality to be properly prepared for the league, but that latter point is something that’s frequently attributed to most rookies. But if you’re going to get a guy who can come in and make shots, you’re picking a sophomore.

Jordan Poole spoke to the media after the Golden State Warriors defeated the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 on Friday evening.

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Thanks to former Michigan Wolverines guard Jordan Poole, the Golden State Warriors are a win away from advancing to the Western Conference semifinals, ...

According to ESPN, they are the only guard trio in the last 50 years with 20 points per game each through two games of a playoff series. “We have a great team and a great coaching staff, and we were able to execute,” said Poole to TNT during his post-game interview. “Just stick to the game plan,” Poole said. “Everything matters, all the details matter. Since the NBA-ABA merger, Poole is the first guard to score 25 points per game with 60% shooting in his first three playoff games. In the first three playoff games of his career, Poole has combined to score 86 points, which is the second-most points scored in franchise history behind the late great Wilt Chamberlain.

With his recent play, Jordan Poole could be mistaken for Stephen Curry — not just...

In a mid-November game against Minnesota, a video went viral of Green and Poole jawing at each other during a timeout on the Warriors’ bench. But when Green returned from his back injury in mid-March, he found Poole to be much more prudent in his movements. Late in the first quarter Thursday, Poole pump-faked at the top of the arc and, with no clean shot available, handed the ball to Green before striding to the right elbow. On numerous occasions during the Warriors’ first three playoff games, one might have mistaken Poole for Curry — not just because he has many of Curry’s same tricks, but because he and Green share an unmistakable flow. Now that Poole has begun to master the change of direction and off-ball movement so crucial to Stephen Curry’s game, his off-court bond with Green is translating on the floor. Though Poole labored mightily that season, Green saw in his baby-faced protégé much of himself: a high basketball IQ, a commitment to film study and, perhaps most importantly, a desire to become great.

The layup by Poole had shades of Jordan's iconic shot against the Boston Celtics from Jan. 27, 1987, when he drove around Hall of Famer Kevin McHale and ...

When Nuggets forward Jeff Green went up to contest the shot, Poole made an acrobatic, corkscrew layup that put jaws on the floor. But Andrew Wiggins came out of nowhere, fought for the extra possession and got the ball back to Curry, who found a wide-open Poole in the right corner. Instead of taking the 3-pointer, which is a high-percentage shot for the Michigan product, he drove to the basket.

Jordan Poole's teammates haven't forgotten what analysts said about the Warriors' first-round pick in 2019.

He's not a great pick-and-roll player when he's on the ball, but he's definitely somebody that can space the floor.” His ascension to NBA stardom this season has continued throughout the playoffs as the 22-year-old makes history and wreaks havoc on the court. “... I think they're under the assumption that this kid can come in and make shots for them … They probably think he can be a guy that can move without the ball. “Golden State as a franchise, with their front office, has done so many great things over the past half-decade and beyond here. “I think the guy could be a rotation NBA player someday, but if you're going to get a guy who can come in and make shots, you’re picking a sophomore. You’re picking a guy who's 20 years old and has some growth to do.”

The Golden State Warriors were heavily criticized when they drafted Jordan Poole as the 28th overall pick in 2019.

As a matter of fact, the pundits heavily criticized the Warriors when they drafted Poole as the 28th overall pick in 2019. To be fair, Poole didn’t exactly take the league by storm in his rookie year. The emergence of Jordan Poole in the playoffs has been nothing short of a Cinderella story.

Poole became the 16th player in NBA history to score at least 25 points in each of his first three career playoff games and he's the second Warrior ever to do ...

On a team with Curry and Thompson, Poole has become one of the go-to options for the Warriors and appears to be up to the task. Poole, along with backcourt mates Steph Curry and Klay Thompson, all scored at least 25 points on 50 percent shooting Thursday night, becoming the third trio of Warriors players to do that in a playoff game. Poole became the 16th player in NBA history to score at least 25 points in each of his first three career playoff games and he's the second Warrior ever to do it, along with legend Wilt Chamberlain.