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4 Golden State Warriors with the most to lose in play-in tournament

By Nathan Beighle

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MARCH 29: Kevon Looney #5 of the Golden State Warriors dribbles the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the game on March 29, 2019 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MARCH 29: Kevon Looney #5 of the Golden State Warriors dribbles the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the game on March 29, 2019 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /
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Golden State Warriors player with most to lose: Jordan Poole

Jordan Poole is a solid backup point guard, and he’s played well as of late. Poole must be better though, or else he may not have the same role next season. Now, I don’t believe Poole’s spot on the team is in jeopardy.

He’s still too young for the Dubs to give up on him completely. Considering the near 20 points per game average we saw from Poole for a lengthy stint after he returned from the team’s G-League affiliate, the potential is clearly there.

He’s a terrific playmaker, but if he can’t prove that he can contribute when it matters most, it could spell trouble for him in terms of his expendability once the offseason hits. Poole is averaging 11.0 points per game and has even upped that lately.

Poole is scoring 13.6 points per game since returning from a stint with Santa Cruz.

However, Poole’s still relatively inefficient, shooting under 42 percent from the field since then. The former first-round pick has things he can work on this offseason, and being able to score more efficiently will be at the top of the list.

After a failed experiment with Brad Wanamaker, the Warriors will likely be searching for a veteran backup point guard this offseason that is unless Poole can prove enough during the postseason’s run.

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