A couple of years ago, NBA fans were angry at the Golden State Warriors for taking Jordan Poole in the Draft. He had shown glimpses of the ability to become an explosive scorer, and itâs not like they needed more firepower.
But Pooleâs NBA journey got off to a rocky start, to say the least. He struggled mightily and was considered the worst shooting in the league at some point. Even so, Steve Kerrâs coaching staff continued to patiently work with him.
Poole spent some time in the G-League and thatâs when it all changed. He broke out, gained his confidence back, and earned a call up to prove his worth with the Dubs. The rest, as you know, is history.
Warriors Stars Say Jordan Poole Shouldâve Won Most Improved Player
Poole has become one of the biggest offensive contributors for Steve Kerrâs team, even being their leading scorer when Stephen Curry sat due to injury. Thatâs why both Klay Thompson and Draymond Green couldnât believe he wasnât a candidate to win Most Improved Player:
âIf he doesnât get Most Improved Player, it doesnât make sense⊠What a star in the making,â Thompson said.
âIf Jordan Poole isnât the Most Improve Player, the NBA really needs to relook at their process. You cannot find a guy on that list who has made a bigger improvement,â Green added.âHe was the 28th pick, not playing, and was in the G League a year ago to date almost. So if weâre going off the name of the award, itâs Jordan Poole. If itâs not Jordan Poole, Iâm starting a petition on Change.org to rename these awards. Itâs just not accurate.â
Poole is averaging 18.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 2.8 three-pointers per game on 44% from the floor, 36% from three, and a league-leading 92% from the line. But hey, thatâs just the way it goes sometimesâŠ
