SAN FRANCISCO — Stephen Curry and Jordan Poole have challenged each other since the Golden State Warriors drafted Poole 28th overall in 2019. They would see who could make more shots in a row in practice and go at it in scrimmages, friendly competition that helped bring out the best in each other.

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Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole didn’t leave the Golden State Warriors on the friendliest of terms in 2023. But after scoring 38 points in Washington’s 122-114 loss Saturday, Poole insisted there were no hard feelings.

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Green has apologized to Poole — and, as he mentioned, his parents — multiple times before this instance and has taken responsibility. Yet he admitted he feels “kind of in between on certain days” when reflecting on what went down. “You can’t call a man a b-word and push him and not get hit, either,” Green said on the podcast.

Coming out of Michigan, NBA draft analysts in the media were not high on guard Jordan Poole. Spending two years with the Wolverines, he helped lead the team to

Speaking on The Draymond Green Show, Draymond Green addressed his punch on Jordan Poole and expressed regret for his actions.

The Phoenix Suns (22-21) begin their three-game homestand against the lowly Washington Wizards (6-37) on Saturday.

Warriors fans will also get their first opportunity to see Wizards rookie Alex Sarr, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 draft. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Poole finished in the Top 10 of the fan and media vote with the “NBA Electoral College.” He placed 14th among players.