After losing Stephen Curry, Dub Nation fell into a pool of worry. However, as things stand, the Golden State Warriors are amidst a fve game winning streak. In the absence of the Baby Face Assassin, young prodigy Jordan Poole has stepped up. Increasing his production by more than 10 points in the timeframe, NBA Twitter has picked up on a particular pattern. Notably, the 23-year-old goes into the ‘zone’ in the presence of a specific type of audience.
The NBA world first saw the best of Poole trigger his beast version during the NBA finals last season. A meme went around of the University of Michigan alumni eyeing a few female fans in the stand. Motivated by the sight, the 23-year-old went off against their finals opponents. It seems it wasn’t just a one-time occurrence.
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This season alone, there have been several times Jordan Poole’s hot streaks have been linked to a power-up due to a few fans. Likewise, the Dub Nation might have figured out the recipe to get the best of Poole every night.
One way the Golden State Warriors can continue being strong?
Jordan Poole has averaged 20.5 points, and 4.3 assists for the season so far. However, in the span of the last five games, his outputs have increased staggeringly. Now pouring in 30.2 points every contest, his consistent performances have been a major reason the defending champions have made a resounding comeback without their best player. Moreover, it just so happens that Poole reserves some of his best nights for the ladies.
The 23-year-old superstar exploded for a career-high 43 points under similar circumstances. In addition, the same pattern stood true in his outstanding displays against the Portland Trail Blazers and Charlotte Hornets, which left even Stephen Curry in shock. The fans connected the dots and had a message for Joe Lacob.
Jordan Poole anytime baddies sit near the court 💀 pic.twitter.com/zaW7m0RbyU
— BAG 🎒 (@nfsbag) December 28, 2022
Warriors need to install a designated mid to baddie seat on the floor somewhere courtside just for Poole.
— arcadenameALX (@AFricke) December 29, 2022
Warriors just gotta hire some baddies to sit courtside every game
— Michigan 42 Ohio State 27 (@MichiganBasket7) December 29, 2022
I don’t fk with the Warriors but this Poole meme is always funny 😂😂😂😂
— Raffi on BB 26 ☀️ (@RaffiOnHoops) December 29, 2022
This man will never disappoint in front of baddies
— Chiebuka (@ChibbyBuckets) December 28, 2022
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Joe Lacob gotta put hotties courtside every game now
— Joshua Arthur (@joshiebearr2678) December 29, 2022
Without Jordan Poole, it would arguably be impossible for the Warriors to go off in these last five games. His crafty scoring and quick changes of pace allow him to get past defenders with a certain ease. Moreover, he also brings in some streetball moves to shock the crowds. However, one man who has stepped up after doubts, in the beginning, has been the healthy splash brother, Klay Thompson.
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In a double overtime thriller against the Atlanta Hawks, Thompson scored 54 points making 10 threes on the night. During their ongoing winning streak, the 32-year-old is shooting 40% from three scoring 29.5 points per game. This Warriors duo has woken while Curry continues to heal from his shoulder injury. If they manage to keep the same momentum even when the two-time MVP is back, the Bay might regain their status as contenders.