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Warriors: 3 things to look out for in the season opener against the Lakers

By Aharon Abhishek

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 10: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors drives against LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers during their preseason game at T-Mobile Arena on October 10, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Lakers defeated the Warriors 123-113. 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 Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 10: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors drives against LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers during their preseason game at T-Mobile Arena on October 10, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Lakers defeated the Warriors 123-113. 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 Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /
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PORTLAND, OREGON - OCTOBER 04: Jordan Poole #3 of the Golden State Warriors looks on against the Portland Trail Blazers in the third quarter during the preseason game at Moda Center on October 04, 2021 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
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Jordan Poole’s litmus test of staying consistent begins

Jordan Poole was the breakout star for the Warriors in the preseason. His mantra was quite simple: If open, then take the shot, and take he did as he averaged 21.8 points in 22.7 minutes by the game in the preseason.

The approach was fearless, the game awareness was high, the playbook was well understood and his playmaking ability has seen a stark improvement. Poole, 22, had quite the emergence and the test would stay consistent.

Kerr had stressed that Poole was improving by the game and also placed emphasis on his defense. According to The Mercury News, he spoke about helping the young gun maintain his aggressive approach.

"“What we’re trying to help Jordan with right now is we want him to maintain his aggressiveness, but we want him to hit singles instead of swing for home runs,” said Kerr. “That’s the key to Jordan’s development. He has the ability to go by people constantly, which is great. Now it’s a matter of fine-tuning the decision-making. … We’re thrilled with how coachable he is and how much he’s absorbing.”"

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