Warriors’ Jordan Poole allegedly has forgiven Draymond Green after the incident that took place in training camp last week
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The Golden State Warriors are five days away from receiving their rings. For the Warriors veterans Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, and Andre Iguodala, it’s their fourth ring in eight seasons. For Kevon Looney, it’s his third ring. However, for most of the cast, it’s their first.
Jordan Poole, who played a significant role in the playoff run, will wear his first ring on Tuesday before the game against the Lakers. After an amazing season and a great outing in Japan, Poole had quite the unexpected happen to him. During practice, Draymond Green charged at him and punched him.
This incident resulted in Draymond Green taking time away from the team and getting fined. However, the one question on everyone’s mind is: Was Jordan Poole injured?
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Is Jordan Poole injured?
After the incident, it was reported that Jordan Poole was fine, and instead, he spent an hour extra getting more shots up.
Two sources have confirmed with me the altercation between Draymond Green & Jordan Poole.
I watched Jordan Poole get up shots today after practice. Seemed in good spirits, even was laughing. PBJ and Lester Quinones were the only other guys on the court at the time I shot this. pic.twitter.com/FtxYo5XgH6
— Jason Dumas (@JDumasReports) October 6, 2022
Jordan also played the first preseason game that took place after the altercation. In that game, Poole went off for 25 points against the Lakers in 3 quarters.
Sure, Poole not playing the preseason game against the Blazers might have raised some concerns. However, he was rested by Steve Kerr before the team has their final ‘dress rehersal’ against the Denver Nuggets on Friday.
Warriors are giving Steph Curry, Jordan Poole, Andrew Wiggins and Kevon Looney the night off vs Blazers. Steve Kerr likes to give his vets a preseason game of rest. They scrimmaged earlier today.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) October 12, 2022
We will see the full might of the Warriors on display on Friday when they take on reigning MVP Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets.
Jordan’s future with the Warriors
If there is anything that we’ve observed over the past year, it’s that Poole is the Dubs’ future. At a point, we have to accept the reality that all three, Steph, Klay, and Draymond, are over 30, and they won’t be around forever.
Jordan has proven to us that he can step up when the team requires it. He’s due for an extension before the season starts, i.e, before Tuesday. The Warriors will likely extend an offer to keep their young star. However, if that doesn’t happen, we can expect Jordan to light up the league this season and secure a bag in the upcoming free agency.
If no offer is extended before October 18, Poole will become a restricted free agent next summer. A restricted free agent can entertain offers from others, but the team has an option to retain the player if they can match the offer sheet. The same happened with Deandre Ayton this summer. However, Warriors players and fans both hope that doesn’t happen and they sign an extension deal before Ring Night.
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