The Golden State Warriors entered the 2022-23 NBA season full of confidence after an enthralling 2022 NBA title win. However, injuries to Stephen Curry and other important players derailed their regular season. The Dubs are facing the Sacramento Kings in the first round of the playoffs and all seemed well as crucial players returned back from injury. In game 1 against the Kings, a 23-year-old member of the Dubs suffered a foot injury that might concern the team.
The player in question is Jordan Poole. The 2022 NBA champion played a huge role in his team’s success last season and the latest update surrounding his foot injury might gravely upset the Warriors fanbase.
Golden State Warriors hit with a huge injury blow to star youngster
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Jordan Poole took the internet and the NBA world by storm with his electrifying play last season. However, this season has been quite different for the 23-year-old. Poole, who was punched by Draymond Green prior to the season, has struggled with injuries during the regular season. The youngster seemed to be in pain following his team’s game 1 loss against the Sacramento Kings.
Although he was labeled questionable for game 2, he still played and this might have played a part in deteriorating the situation. Klay Thompson talked about Poole and asserted that he is “playing with half a foot right now” according to Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports.
Following this worrying update, Poole’s foot situation has worsened according to sources on the internet. “Poole’s ankle looked “really swollen” after last nights game”, according to the Warriors plus minus podcast.
Despite all the injury issues within the Warriors roster, Andrew Wiggins returned for game 3 against the Kings and the Warriors looked better. They won the game 114-97 and closed down the gap to just one game.
NBA Twitter reacts to this worrying update about Poole
JP3 is one of the most popular players on the internet. Naturally, his injury concerns have sent a buzz across the NBA world. Here’s what the fans on Twitter had to say.
noo…. no….pls god. 😭 https://t.co/rRwbAqSAEg
— issa⁷ 🥢 (@issatrbI) April 21, 2023
I love he fighting through it for his team tho, hella heart
— jadanicole (@JadaDunlap1) April 21, 2023
We don’t win this series without Poole. How much better can a swollen ankle get in 2 days?
— kid from the burg (@ayrthonupnext) April 21, 2023
Some fans also criticized his performances and feel like benching Poole is the way to go forward.
Ngl just sit him, he isn’t playing well rn
— quentynr (@quentynr02) April 21, 2023
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Much respect to JP for playing through the pain
— IG12GROGU (@IG12GROGU) April 21, 2023
As the Warriors look to come back and even the series in game 4, Poole’s potential replacement will have to work extra hard to support Stephen Curry and the rest of the team.
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