"The explosive guard was dealt to the New Orleans Pelicans in the first of many moves from general manager Will Dawkins when the offseason began. Bringing in CJ McCollum and Kelly Olynyk along with draft compensation in exchange for Poole, Saddiq Bey and a second-round pick. The move was mainly to bring in a veteran presense, but with the chance to move off Poole's lucrative contract, it was a deal the Wizards front office just couldn't turn down."
"Not only does the former Warrior get the chance to team back up with his former teammate Kevon Looney, but according to the guard, he'll get the chance to finally catch a good screen on offense. "I'm super excited. I haven't had a good screen in two years." 😅- Jordan Poole on playing with Kevon Looney again (h/t @RashadMilligan )"
"Technically speaking, Poole could just be giving Looney credit for an area of the game he's known to be one of the best at in the league. However, it's hard to not take this comment as a shot at the Wizards considering his time in Washington didn't offer much to his career, nor did his fit offer much to the team."
Jordan Poole was traded from the Washington Wizards to the New Orleans Pelicans as part of a deal that brought CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk and draft compensation to Washington in exchange for Poole, Saddiq Bey and a second-round pick. The Wizards prioritized veteran presence and salary flexibility when making the move. Poole expressed enthusiasm about reuniting with Kevon Looney and the prospect of receiving better on-ball screens. Observers note the comment could be interpreted as a critique of his fit and usage in Washington, despite prior roster strengths such as Jonas Valanciunas being present earlier in the season.
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