The scope for Jordan Poole to be a starter with Golden State Warriors

The scope for Jordan Poole to become a starter with the Golden State Warriors

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 20: Klay Thompson #11, Jordan Poole #3 and Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors celebrate a basket during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks in Game Two of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Western Conference Finals at Chase Center on May 20, 2022 in San Francisco, California. 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

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Option 1 – Poole replaces Thompson in two seasons

There were fans on social media asking for this last season, believing that Poole had surpassed Thompson as an NBA player. The latter reinstated his value in crucial moments in the Finals, but regardless, there’s clear signs that Poole will become an unequivocally better player soon rather than later.

Even if he is a better player though, Thompson’s equity with the franchise, and his historic partnership with Curry, means it’d be difficult for him and Poole to switch roles. The next issue is that Thompson is making $84 million over the next two seasons, a ridiculous amount if you’re going to place him in a bench position.

Thompson will be nearly 35 by the start of his next contract. Therefore, by that point at the start of the 2024-25 season, he’ll likely be on heavily reduced money, and more importantly, may be willing to step aside for Poole to assume a starting role. Will the young star be willing to wait until then?

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