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Jordan Poole Emotionally Reacts to Warriors Tribute Video

Jordan Poole fought back tears watching the Warriors tribute video at homecoming game with Wizards

Carita Parks

Jordan Poole Emotionally Reacts to Warriors Tribute Video
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Jordan Poole spent his entire career with the Golden State Warriors before he was traded to the Washington Wizards in the offseason. Poole’s transition to the Wizards has been up and down but all of that took a back seat when he returned to the Bay Area on Friday for a matchup between both teams. 

Poole was reunited with his former teammates and even though the memory fans clamor to most was his dust up with Draymond Green, it was clear that the Warriors still have love for him.

The team showed respect for Poole with a tribute video before the game that replayed his time with the Warriors. It was evident Poole was affected as he looked up with a sly smile and did his best to hold back tears on the sideline.

“That was pretty special,” Poole said of the pregame video tribute. “It kind of shows my impact that I’ve had here, which is really cool. I really embraced myself with Dub Nation, submerged myself with them throughout my tenure here. It was pretty special to see that I got the love back.”

Klay Thompson who played alongside Poole addressed the video as well.

“It gave me chills watching that tribute video,” Warriors guard Klay Thompson said. “It just shows you how fast time really moves when you play pro ball. It was great to see the fan reception for Jordan. He deserved it.”

Hopefully Poole can peacefully put the past behind him knowing that the Warriors still see him as a critical part of their history. 

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Carita Parks
CARITA PARKS

Carita Parks is the founder and editor-in-chief of Double Take Sports, an online sports platform featuring in-depth feature interviews, personal athlete stories, game analysis, and inside access to top sporting events. As a credentialed sports journalist, Carita has covered major events such as the NBA Draft, NBA Playoffs, WNBA Draft, WNBA Finals, Super Bowl, NFL Draft, NFL Honors, and more. Her current work includes regular coverage of the NFL, WNBA, and NBA, including the Washington Wizards, Washington Mystics, and Washington Commanders. Carita’s articles and interviews have appeared on a variety of platforms including USA Today’s CommandersWire and more. Throughout her journey as a reporter, Carita has interviewed many prestigious names in sports and entertainment to include: John Wall, Bradley Beal, Kyle Kuzma, Natasha Cloud, Elena Delle Donne, Lamar Jackson, Christian McCaffrey, Patrick Mahomes, Jemele Hill, and Snoop Dogg.  As a sports insider, Carita has been invited to provide expert analysis on podcasts, radio, and television shows. She also co-hosts a ‘The Triple W,’ an all female Wizards podcast, and a DC sports podcast called ‘The Breakdown.' Carita has a Bachelor of Science in Communications and Masters in Business Administration. She is a member of Women in Sports and Events – DC Chapter and the National Association of Black Journalists. 

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