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.

The Washington Wizards began their six-game road trip in a 122-114 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night inside the Chase Center. The Wizards held strong in the first half, thanks to strong efforts from Jordan Poole,

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.

Jordan Poole said he loves “most of” the Warriors, and Draymond Green understood why his former teammate made that clarification.

Regardless, Poole would go on to be selected 28th overall in the 2019 NBA Draft to the Golden State Warriors with a chance to learn behind one of the best backcourts in the NBA. A

Following Poole's comments, Warriors forward Draymond Green took to Twitter to respond to his former teammate's quote. Green responded to a tweet from Marc J. Spears of ESPN with an apology for Poole.

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.

Draymond Green apologized to Jordan Poole after the latter's recent comments about the Golden State Warriors came to light. Senior NBA writer Marc J. Spears recently shared a quote on X from Poole talking about his former teammates.