The New Orleans Pelicans are quickly learning why Jordan Poole wasnt the wisest investment, particularly after the Golden State Warriors and Washington Wizards had already given up on the 26-year-old on his current contract
Poole was a significant part of Golden State’s 2022 championship and will forever be etched in history as a result, but he quite simply hasn’t lived up to the fourth-year, $128 million contract he was given in the aftermath of that success.
Pelicans are learning what the Warriors already knew about Jordan Poole
Poole is one of these dynamic guards who can provide a huge source of offense when he's up and going, yet the efficiency can often be wayward which, combined with being an underwhelming defender, makes for questionable impact on winning.