The REAL Reason Jordan Poole Got Traded (It's Not Draymond) 

This ignores the elephant in the room. Draymond drove off Durant, punches out the team’s next best thing, and goes to the limit in technical fouls every year and his coach sez there is nothing he can do about any of it because that’s ‘just how he is’. A team with that much talent should win a lot no matter what, but that doesn’t make it a team. When one of its ‘leaders’ is trashing and fighting his own teammates and gets away with it just because he’s good, the end is near.

aint that Hoops Report's narrator!?! Sheeesh Guys!

There was a moment late in a game where the warriors needed a basket and time was running out- Poole got the ball and Steph -who was blazing hot that night- asked for the ball. Poole took a very bad shot instead, it missed badly. Steph got the ball and fired it into the crowd and was later fined. That was the last straw for the warriors. Good riddance

Success went into his head pretty quickly. Even right after they won the 2022 championship his mind was focus on the huge pay raise he was about to get as shown by what he was saying to Andrew Wiggins.

I think Pool didn’t want to continue with the warriors and it showed. I feel like he purposely sabotaged his way out.

Poole and Wiseman had the biggest minus numbers in the NBA. Everytime Poole was on the court, the Warriors lost points. It's as simple as that. Plus, you can see what a big difference the second team has now without him. JK and Moody have levelled up.

Plus he's a bad influence on the younger guys...he also wanted to be the technical foul shooter in playoffs over Curry...yeh see ya...he's a real life Jamie Tartt

It's never ok to act full of yourself.

They offered pool too much money. A 60 mill contract would of been fine

My view is that Jordan Poole had some great moves to the basket, which worked very well in season 2021--2022. But during season 2022-2023 the defenders in the league had seen his moves and studied the on tape and worked out effective moves to disrupt his drives. During 2023 Poole was much less effective in getting to the rim. He was like many young players in baseball who have a great first season or two but cool off as the pitchers around the league figure out his weakness and pretty soon his is just an average player.

You don't clown your team mates, when you've only been with your team for 3 years. Why is Curry the best? He let's his game do most of the talking, not his mouth. When you have a few big holes in your game, and Poole does, you fix those 1st, before you think your that good.

Poole still leaves an nba champion and with a big contract, now he’s the face of a team and has the potential to be an all star

I called it when i saw him in the playoffs vs Lakers ...the guy was a walking turnover... 😂😂😂

Nobody will be watching him in Washington. So he’s not in an environment which will force him to mature and make up for his current deficiencies on defense, IQ and playing under control. It has to come from within himself. His true colors will show in the coming season. I’m not holding my breath

I think Warrior fans were suffering from PTSD somewhat when Poole had the ball.

Warriors was looking for the next team leader to lead the team. Poole wasn't the one, big ego, no leadership skills, erratic in the court and no accountability.

I wouldn't be surprised if he never got back to where he was. I feel like he mostly just wanted that bag.

I think it’s definitely a situation of not accepting your role for JP because he was the second leading scorer on a NBA title team he then felt entitled to a bigger role on the team which I can’t really blame him when you’re the second leading scorer on a NBA championship team you can start to feel like hey I’m one of the best players on this team, but Golden State wants to stick with the original 3 that got them here and they can’t afford to have someone making all these mistakes, just like Curry used to be when he was young, so it just didn’t work out but I have no doubt JP has great potential and could be an all time great by the time he hangs it up.

JP wanted to be the main guy that obviously wasn’t happening with the OG 3

An update is needed here. Kerr has admitted that the Warriors mishandled the punch incident. That had a lot to do with Poole's 2023 season. And now Draymond is gone. Hopefully for the rest of this season.

They were absolutely right to trade him..... no harm no foul..... just different agendas

1:33 best lifting dribble I have ever seen🤣

He brings hope to the Wizards, who were looking to end their laggardly half-court game as run by Bradley Beal and move to a fast and athletic full-court game. Poole has a chance to become a leader and the face of the franchise.

I will put 80% of the blame on Jordan Poole’s departure on the Warriors itself. As week, see what happened during the world games with Steve Kerr as a coach, he didn’t get that team ready to play. Kerr has written the coattails of curry and clay. Thompson’s dominance to the point people think he’s a Gregg Popovich level coach. His inability to get the best out of James Wiseman, the disintegration of building for the future with Poole and the lack of usage of Jonathan Kuminga, who can be a Kobe Bryant level talent is more evidence of him, not being able to deal with the egos of an Asian set of players

So frustrating watching this dude throw away our championship last year. The man needs to be humbled. His ego got in the way of business. He couldn’t do his job. Draymond punch didn’t help, but Poole needs to respect the veterans. I also blame Draymond. He fucked up the team chemistry with his greed of money. I mean how much more money do you need?

Many of these young kids, once they see money, they lose that IT factor. Especially if they grew up poor.

Poole can't defend and his ball handling is suspect because he's often out of control, especially when dribbling around in the paint. Turnover machine at the worst times. How many games did he lose in the closing minutes of the fourth quarter last year? I can think of four.

Its so sad because I liked Poole Party a lot and really believed he had what it took to become air to the throne once Steph retired. He had it all right there in the palm of his hands. Electrifying talent, incredible charisma and unique personality. Poole was a young talent who had the star quality it takes to galvanize the team, the city and the culture. Unfortunately his talent placed him in a place of great potential that his underdeveloped character could not keep him. I had hoped...

Fool thought he was Steph. Then he took dumb azz shots like he was entitled. Then he stopped listening to the OG's. #NowYouGottaGo ✌🏾

I think it was forgotten how big the new CBA was a factor in the trade.

Attitude is everything.

They free up money for Draymond and lease a all time pg. im good

No regrets- dude was a liability. Not worth it relying on him for being a scorer. We have curry and klay amongst others. Paid him way too much after one good season. CP3 if healthy will be a great floor general that the team can use, and hopefully raise the continuity of the offense.

He didn’t play D…and it was obviously apparent he wasn’t trying to.

Glad Draymond put him in his place and GSW shipped him off before Poole's ego consumed the entire team.

Had one good season then I would cringe every time the ball was in his hands

I really like Jordan Poole, I think he could've extended the dynasty at Golden State but the dude was overconfident and disrespectful. I can guarantee that's what the Draymond punch was about. I think they could've moved on from the situation but unfortunately it would've taken time, it also doesn't help that the media knew about it and brought it up at every opportunity they could.

How many channels does this man got? Geeesh

DiVincenzo would be better to invest into.

Haiku (for JP) Liked him, who wouldn't. But then he looked in mirror -- saw nobody else

Yes JORDAN was good at making 3s. But last season wasn't that 3 pointer. It was KLAY KLAY has more 3s than everyone in the NBA last season.

Gone are the days where players demand the bag and teams to be patient with them. If you feel you are developing then don't demand the bag. Even Curry didn't demand the bag till his second contract extension. I still remember Curry recover from his ankle problems and stabilizing from his rise, after then the team readily gave him his contract. Poole rose too quickly, didn't face his impending slumps, didn't settle into developing routines, and demanded his bag. Just like other young stars like Ben Simmons and Zion Wliliamson. Teams now are more intelligent, especially with closing windows such as with Curry, Klay, and Green. Look at such as the Lakers, Philly, Clippers, and Bucks who are constantly in panic mode. They don't wanna deal with drama such as with Westbrook and Harden.

Is this the same guy from Hoops Report? You sound like him.

Dude you sound like the guy from Hoop Reports Channel. Are you guys related?😂

The biggest winner could be Kuminga and the other young big man PBJ, young guard from Santa Cruz. They definitely can grow with Curry and Paul guidance. Two huge HOF guards.

Dam Dray knocked da boi SLEEP....I forgot about that.😂

He never got….you get minutes as long as you produce. Didn’t like his attitude. He should have kept working even though he wasn’t doing well. I don’t think he’ll be a star, stars carry themselves a certain way. He just doesn’t. Arrogance got him.

When you rise quickly fame wise, its difficult to stay humble and focused on the game... and to still know your place. Superstar or role player... no one is above The Team.

Remember Patrick Mcaw? Yup

This voice is a robot ? I heard it on many other basketball channel too

You and hoop reports have to be the same person 😂😂

"Were the Warriors right in trading away Jordan Poole"? Yes, but the answer is NOT in CP3... CP3 WILL NEVER be a CORE to the Warriors. However, JP IS a PROBLEM, hence dumping him and his salary is great.

Poole was a punk.

This good for Jordan Pooles evolution hes young & like many NBA players make mistakes due to inexperienced judgement. This is part of the grow in ng pains warriors management could have also done a better job in managing the situation but they tooke the easy way out & cut ties because once in a lifetime talent currys prime was waning so both parties at fault

He literally only played 11 games in the G league, he had more time to develop professionally than Wiseman and still had a horrible IQ, nonexistent defense and turned the ball over in crucial moments.

I thought he was being groom to be the next steph curry..when steph will retires

Jordan felt that he was “Jordan” , he believed he had arrived after the Warriors paid him the “Bag” . He read his headlines and perhaps he believed he was the next coming of Steph Curry . What separates some one from being very good and have potential to be great is truly “ Great” players are never satisfied. They work continually on their game to become Elite. When Steph came into the NBA , he was a very skilled player but was besieged by injury and was not a very good defensive player . We all knew he could shoot , but he never allowed himself to be complacent and worked tirelessly at strengthening his strengths and improving upon his weaknesses . Poole has the talent and had the potential to be Great, he had the opportunity to learn from the core 3 , but instead he grew complacent and too full of himself not realizing that the other 3 contributed to his breakout season . It’s unfortunate the way things turned out for the Warriors and Jordan because he could have been an instrumental piece to help the Warriors continue their journey into becoming chose the Greatest NBA franchise ever!!!

Bodily assault as the punch in the face Jordan Poole received from Draymond is a crime. Steve Kerr acted like nothing unusual had happened and failed to suspend Draymond an appropriate amount of time for his vicious action, which might have given Poole the space to come to terms with the ferocious hostility of what had happened. The physical punishment of the punch changed his attitude and thinking about being on a team that accepted Draymond's behavior as nothing serious, instead swept it under the carpet really while Draymond stayed home with his daughter for a few days, hence sending the message that the Warriors basically didn't care about him. Thus his motivation and physical ability to play on the team were affected mightily, with the result that his poor performance for the rest of the season was nothing like the soaring confidence he showed the previous championship year. The simple emotional consequence of a hard punch in the face is avoidance and wanting distance from the aggressor for physical safety. Thoughts about money and bonding with the team to achieve common victories are physiologically secondary to basic self-protection after such an attack. The caring team trust, mutual respect, empathy, and patience developed over a span of years that characterized the Nuggets players, coach and whole organization last season as they played for and won the championship was destroyed in a single blow last October for the Warriors when Greene hit Poole. He was no longer a "splash brother"-- he became an enemy. As was reported about Kevin Durant and Draymond, it was a spiritual problem within the Warriors team.

Warriors were right to trade him. Because you can always pick up a streaky 15 to 20 pt scorer via free agency. Or via the draft. Warriors also have Moody and Kuminga. Kuminga who can easily put up Poole scoring numbers whole also being a better defender than Poole.

Justin Bieber to JP: 'My Steph don't like you but Steph likes everyone'

Why he sound like hoop reports?

good move to trade him...to get paid that much and not improve....you basically did that to yourself

JP is a great offensive player but he doesn’t play defense very well, which is critical for a 2 guard.

ye i mean i was saying this since the punch. The punch was just the cherry on top. There was defo shit going on behind the scenes that caused turmoil throughout the Warriors locker and staff. Draymond had enough. He was wrong for what he did but it shows just how much bs Poole was doing behind the scenes that pushed Dray to lose his rationality.

Happy The Party Is Over, I Wasn't Impressed. Good Luck in Washington.

the warriors should’ve held Dray as one of the “leaders” of the team accountable… none of that was shown from them at least from the public’s view.. it killed the chemistry of the team and i legit feel for poole.

Yes, I am so glad he is gone. He wanted to be the star of the team, he copied EVERYTHING Curry did, and IMO thought he was better than Curry. He would fall or fumble so much trying to do way too much, we don't need no egos on our team, we have a VERY humble good leader in Curry.

Best move they made this y ear

Poole is a second round draft pick who’s taking in elite player money. He thinks he’s on Curry’s level on the Wizards before earning the crown. Warriors made the right move. Poole still has a lot of growing up to do.

Warriors are gonna have a tough year....It was a good run, but historically old teams break down. I expect the same this year. Full team sell off by mid break.

why does man sound like hoops reports!?!?!?

"I am not paying you for the player you were, i am paying you for the player you are" Money Ball. They should have gotten rid of Draymond Greene, Jordan Poole. This would free up some cap space for tough larger men. It is all the way around a good deal for them. These are the final years of Steph Curry and after him they go back into rebuild mode. Why not trade away the aforementioned to get young trainable talent. This would send the right message. Don't lose your cool, or you have to go, perform or you have to go.

He’s repugnant…I’ll never support a vet sucker punching a youngster but geez, if I ever gave an exception, it would be for someone who carried on like Poole

I am not going to perform unless you starts me.. great move on mgmt part to get rid of that guy.

The simplest explanations are usually the best. He would have been fine. Draymond screwed him and everything else up with that totally unwarranted punch.

Draymond Green The mastermind

Will the Dubs regret trading him. I doubt it. But a sure indicator is how they do this season with CPIII. Early indications are, so far so good. The second unit is functioning smoothly and effectively under veteran leadership. Instead of giving up leads, it is adding to them. Team chemistry and enthusiasm has returned. The Dubs made a simple calculus. Two years (presumably) of CPIII now, during the " "Steph window" (i.e., while we are always a threat to make a run for the title) is worth more than up to 15 years of Poole and his ceiling. I think the Dubs made the right call on this one.

I like the fact washigton goes for Poole after having Wall for so long...

Hmmmm… sound like hoop reports 😂

the mistake happen in management you did well paying the veterans for the pass achivement and to secure basis for next generation they should negociate that contract the should do better and NBA has guilt on this rules of management give young guns way much power you can see cases rigth and left poole is just one other

I think Draymond Green is an arrogant individual, but Poole just took it to another level. I dislike both of them, but I rather play with Draymond.

Poole should have taken a pay cut, would have made it very difficult to move him.

is this hoops reports?

Always remember how much Warriors helped you. Went back to Gleague to improve. Poor sportsmanship in2023 Being on the bench!

FFS Poole signed the contract AFTER the knock out punch. In fact he played last year under his old contract of $5 million. This video is shameful in its attempt to rewrite history with this false narrative.

If Jordan Poole wants to be Curry, he can't do that under Curry's team. Curry made that team what it is today, JP needs to do the same instead of assuming he will get the keys to paradise for barely any effort put (comparatively).

He tried so hard to be like Steph at GS, including his shot selection. His ego got as big as his contract.

You guys did the right thing. Trade his trick ass.

Quinones is JP 2.0 so no lost there.

Poole’s issue is his ego and it got worst after he got paid. His immaturity and ego got him traded. I compare his situation on D’Angelo Russell’s. A good player but the Lakers decided to part ways with him due to the lack of maturity.

That trade was crazy. When The Wizards got CP3 in the Beal trade all of the media were reporting that he was almost certainly going to take a buyout and go somewhere else. Then out of nowhere Golden State offer Poole, PBJ, Ryan Rollins a first round pick and a second round pick for a 37 year old who would have probably been a free agent a week later. They got more for CP3 than they did for Bradley Beal 🤣 They basically paid Washington a huge premium to take him off their hands and just a year before he'd have gone for a massive haul.

if poole wants to be a big time player he needs some hops, he can barely dunk and will never dunk on someone.

Have you considered defense?

Shoutout to Poole. He got sucker punched by Draymond, and nobody helped him. So he said “f*ck you” to the Warriors, their season, and the fans defending anything about Green. Poole Party is over. Good for him.

A big contract is a double-edged sword. It's great to get the money, but then you have to live up to the contract because if you don't, the team will be looking to move you out. That trade was sort of the opposite of the Wiggins trade, where the Wolves were willing to give up a lottery pick just to get rid of his contract. Now the Warriors gave up a lot of young talent to get rid of Poole's contract.

Dishonest editing. Poole got his bag AFTER he was feloniously assaulted. To imply that his attitude changed prior to the mugging is egregiously false.

I remember him before the fight with Draymond talking some smack about Tyler Herro and his contract. Fans on message boards were piling on but now those same critics are nowhere to be seen for Poole.

He got a big head too fast thought he was the S##t. Before his Defense and ball handling skills were developed. Other teams saw how he chokes drbbling pics it up too soon put 2 men around and he melts down The guy got figured out.

JP let his ego get the best of him. Steph and Klay mentoring you, the best shooting backcourt ever, how many young players would have given their right arm for his position. Who pushes Draymond in the chest ON PURPOSE? JP. Golden State is a Dynasty, the best team over the last 9 years. No more multiple games on multiple channels, flying in a private plane with your team mates or the highest level of notoriety. Jordan is young, that sounds good and will learn the hard way. Wish him well!

Poole was never considered a Splash Brother. No need to try and BS your viewers bro