Kerr explains whether Poole’s recent success impacts Klay originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea
Jordan Poole’s role for the Warriors has shifted dramatically this season.
After joining a squad with already-established NBA superstars in 2019, fitting into the rotation for Poole was a challenge.
In his rookie season, the Warriors not only missed their chance at their sixth consecutive NBA Finals appearance, but they also finished the season with the worst record in the league (15-50).
It wasn’t Poole’s fault, but it was certainly a confusing time for the young guard and the Warriors.
Two years later, JP’s role has gone from a big question mark to what appears now to be the missing puzzle piece to this Warriors team.
And after Poole led a completely undermanned Warriors team, who was playing without Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, Andre Iguodala, Otto Porter Jr. and James Wiseman, to a 118-104 stunner over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night, Poole’s role became…