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By Matt Audilet
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The Golden State Warriors blew out the visiting New Orleans Pelicans with a 138-87 final score on Monday night, improving their season record to 8-3.
Former Warrior Jordan Poole returned to the Bay Area as a member of the Pelicans franchise, recording seven points, three rebounds and two assists in the loss. The 27-year-old guard shared the court with several of his old Golden State teammates, including Draymond Green.
Green famously punched Poole during a preseason practice session in October 2022. Poole was traded to the Washington Wizards the following summer.
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After Monday's game, Poole was asked if he would ever return to play for the Warriors if the opportunity arose.
"Yes. I mean, it just feels like home though, you know? Driving into the [expletive] arena, crossing the Bay Bridge or wherever you’re coming from, it definitely feels natural," Poole said, via Luca Evans. "And I think it’s pretty evident that the way I play is very fitting to how I used to play here. Nothing’s changed, other than the systems that I’m in.”
“We won a championship. So it works," he continued. "To answer your question, definitely. This is my last year on the deal. I’m a free agent at the end of the season. So you never really know what’s going to happen.”
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Green was also asked how he would feel about a potential reunion with Poole.
“That would be incredible," Green replied. "That’s one of the things I look back in my career and just kind of... I have no issue with that at all. I will never stand in the way. The issue will never be me.”
Green and the Warriors will face off against the Houston Rockets in a matchup on Wednesday evening. Poole and the Pelicans will look to bounce back in a clash against the Brooklyn Nets.
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