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Jeremy Lin Reacts to Jordan Poole's Contract Extension

Former Golden State Warriors guard and New York Knicks star Jeremy Lin congratulated Jordan Poole on his extension

Joey Linn

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The Golden State Warriors have extended young guard Jordan Poole for another four seasons. The news was exciting for both Poole and the Warriors organization, as the two sides will continue their partnership that has already seen one championship. Former Golden State Warriors guard Jeremy Lin spent time with Poole in the G-League, and shared a message for him on Instagram.

"Woke up to great news! I don't normally comment on contracts, but this ones different," Lin wrote. "I went from scrimmaging against @jordan_poole in private Bay Area runs to becoming G-League teammates to seeing him win a championship to a contract extension. Adversity and "demotions" like the G-League reveal someone's character. Its not just bc I saw JP beast the G-League. It's bc I saw him do it with a pure love of the game AND a genuine selflessness to root for his teammates thats compelling me to write this post. A hard-earned, much deserved new deal."

Lin's NBA career is one of the most unique in the modern era, having spent time battling for contracts, and then of course becoming a national sensation with the New York Knicks. Having seen his former teammate Jordan Poole start in a similar spot, Lin is proud of what he has seen Poole accomplish.

The Warriors have been a great organization for players looking to establish their careers, and Poole did so in a big way. He will now be around for a long time.

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Joey Linn
JOEY LINN

Title: Credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation Email: joeylinn52@gmail.com Education: Communication Studies degree from Biola University Location: Los Angeles, California Expertise: NBA analysis and reporting Experience: Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time across multiple platforms, primarily serving as a credentialed Clippers beat writer.

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