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Golden State Warriors’ guard stunningly left off The Ringer’s Top 125 Players List

By Peter O'Keefe

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 07: Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors is congratulated by teammate Jordan Poole #3 after Thompson made a three-point shot against the Sacramento Kings during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center on April 07, 2023 in Sacramento, 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)
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 07: Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors is congratulated by teammate Jordan Poole #3 after Thompson made a three-point shot against the Sacramento Kings during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center on April 07, 2023 in Sacramento, 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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Jordan Poole’s recent poor form in this year’s playoffs has been stunningly critiqued, with the Golden State Warriors’ guard shockingly left off an updated list of The Ringer’s top 125 players in the NBA.

After averaging over 20 points in an up-and-down regular season, Poole had a disappointing first-round series against the Sacramento Kings. The 23-year-old averaged just 12 points on 33.8% shooting from the floor and 25.7% from three-point range.

The absence of Jordan Poole as one of the NBA’s best 125 players is proof his league-wide reputation has fallen dramatically.

Poole’s often out-of-control offense and non-existent defense has seen him slide off the list, but is it fair or a gross overreaction? His complete absence is a little unjustified, particularly when considering Tyler Herro, a player Poole has often been compared to, comes in at number 68 on the list.

Kevin Huerter, who had an equally poor series in the Warriors-Kings matchup, remains at 70 on the list. Players 121 through 125 includes controversial Memphis Grizzlies’ guard Dillon Brooks, Markelle Fultz, Malik Monk, Grant Williams, and former Warrior D’Angelo Russell who Golden State are now facing in the second-round.

It’s been a rough season for Golden State Warriors’ guard Jordan Poole. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
It’s been a rough season for Golden State Warriors’ guard Jordan Poole. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

Poole’s omission from the list is a worrying sign given the Warriors gave him a four-year, $128 million contract extension during last offseason. Still in the developmental stage of his career, Warrior fans and the franchise will be hoping this is simply a small blip on a continued upward trajectory for the fourth-year guard.

Five of Poole’s teammates not only made the list, but each were in the top 90. That was of course led by Stephen Curry who came in third behind Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Draymond Green comes in second of Golden State players at 39th right behind Nets’ wing Mikal Bridges.

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Andrew Wiggins comes in 49th but could undoubtedly be higher if not for his long-term absences during the regular season. Klay Thompson isn’t far behind at 54th, while Kevon Looney joins the list to sit 87th.

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