Warriors superstar Steph Curry believes the franchise’s future is in Jordan Poole’s hands.
It's a strong statement from Curry, especially given the reported state of the Warriors' two-timeline approach. Murdock relayed exactly how divided things were this season in his reporting.
Poole's role varied this season, and he seemed to prove his worth by averaging 28 points in 11 games while Curry dealt with a shoulder injury. But he was relegated back to the bench upon the star's return, and there was inconsistency in the playoffs, too. The unprecedented dip in production resulted in fewer playoff minutes for Poole, and after he went scoreless in 10 minutes off the bench in Game 4 of the semifinals, NBC Sports Bay Area's Kerith Burke"... You could tell he was very frustrated," Burke said, noting Warriors players such as Andrew Wiggins, Kevon Looney and Payton were listening in on the awkward exchange.
Poole told Murdock he was happy with some aspects of his 2022-23 season even though there were some struggles. And there certainly were bright spots -- flashes of what Poole truly is capable of, and what the Warriors have to look forward to after signing him to aThe Warriors viewed him as the heir apparent to Curry, and Poole still has the skill set to be that. He sees no reason for Golden State to trade him, either.
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