Jordan Poole is an American professional basketball player for the Washington Wizards in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He also used to play for the Golden State Warriors and won the 2022 NBA Championship with them.
Player Profile and Personal Life
Jordan Anthony Poole was born on June 19, 1999, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America. He stands 193 cm tall and his weight is listed at 88 kg. Poole plays as a right-handed. He is a shooting guard and a point guard.
Poole is the son of Monet and Anthony Poole. He has an older sister who attended Marquette as well as a younger sister.
| Team |
Washington Wizards
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| Position | Shooting Guard |
| Height / weight | 1.93 m / 88 kg |
| Born | 19 Jun 1999 |
| Nationality |
United States
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| Playing Style | Right Handed |
| Nickname | Poole Party |
| Team History | |
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Washington
|
2023 - present |
Golden State
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2019 - 2023 |
| Santa Cruz Warriors | 2019 - 2021 |
High School and College Career
Poole attended Rufus King High School in Milwaukee before transferring to La Lumiere School in La Porte, Indiana for his senior year.
Later, he committed to play for the University of Michigan and was there from 2017 to 2019.
Professional Career
Poole was selected by the Golden State Warriors with the 28th overall pick in the 1st round of the 2019 NBA Draft. He spent time with the Warriors’ G League affiliate, the Santa Cruz Warriors, in his first two seasons.
Poole had a breakout season with Golden State in 2021-22 and he helped the Warriors win the 2022 NBA Championship.
In July 2023, Poole was traded to the Washington Wizards. As of 2024, he still plays for the Wizards.
Career Highlights
- 2022 - NBA champion
- 2021 - All-NBA G League Third Team
