?Incredible at Mentoring?: Optimistic Draymond Green, Whose Punch Induced Domino Effect Trade of 24YO, Sounds Off on Recent Addition

Uncertainties and bad omens loomed over the Golden State Warriors‘ future from the moment the Lakers ousted them in the playoffs till the first day of the recently commenced free agency. Overcoming their biggest concern, Warriors retained their core, as veteran forward Draymond Green re-signed a four-year $100 million contract with them. However, a shocking trade that happened prior to the free agency has not gone down well with Dubs faithful and NBA pundits alike. Nonetheless, Draymond Green seems to be happy about the team’s latest addition.

On the back of a 2022 pre-season altercation between Draymond Green and Jordan Poole, things started to go south within the Bay Area side. That episode, however, is a story of the past as the Warriors traded Poole in exchange of veteran guard Chris Paul.

Draymond Green gives flowers to veteran Chris Paul

Jordan Poole had signed a four-year $123 million trade with the Warriors. The 24-year-old’s massive contract was about to begin from the next season only. However, the Dubs decided to call it quits with the youngster and sent him to Washington in exchange for a 38-year-old Chris Paul.

In his recent appearance on Podcast P with Paul George,?Draymond Green spoke at length about his team’s shocking move.

Unlike some fans and pundits who looked down on the Poole-Paul trade, Green sounded very optimistic about CP3’s addition. As Green puts it, he led a pack of young Warriors which he called the “second unit.”?

Apparently, during the last season, he and Stephen Curry did not get much time together on the court. In Chris Paul, Draymond Green sees a potential mentor who could take the reins of the ‘second unit.

“CP is great with young guys. De’Andre Ayton looked like a bust before CP came to Phoenix, no disrespect Ayton,”?said Green.

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“CP went there and all of a sudden Ayton became an All-Star level player. And I think what he [Chris Paul] would do for Jonathan Kuminga and unlocking Kuminga is huge. I look forward to learning that from him. He has always been incredible at mentoring young guys,” Green added, referring to Paul.

For Green, CP3’s addition also means the end of his uneasy relationship with teammate Jordan Poole and the toll it took on the GSW.

Green-Poole saga

Prior to the 2022 season, Draymond Green punched Jordan Poole during a pre-season practice session. The incident gave way for a huge downfall in the team’s morale.

Facing flak for his conduct, Greene couldn’t channelize his leadership charisma in the locker room.

Meanwhile, Poole too suffered since the infamous incident. The 24-year-old had a lackluster run in the last playoffs despite being instrumental to the Dubs’ 2022 championship win.

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It was perhaps after seeing the team’s morale going down that the GSW front office decided to put the issue to bed. They had to let go of the youngster in whom once they saw the side’s future. But given the experience Chris Paul brings to the table, he indeed can be a sensei?for the youngsters. Besides, he too can buckle up confidently for a maiden ring in a star-packed team such as the Warriors.