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NBA: Ranking the league’s best third options

By Hans Themistode

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 15: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Nikola Vucevic #9 of the Chicago Bulls in action against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on May 15, 2021 in New York City. The Nets defeated the Bulls 105-91.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 Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 15: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Nikola Vucevic #9 of the Chicago Bulls in action against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on May 15, 2021 in New York City. The Nets defeated the Bulls 105-91.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 Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /
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NBA: Ranking the league’s best third options: 17. Jordan Poole, Golden State Warriors

Once Klay Thompson comes back, the pecking order is going to change for the Golden State Warriors dramatically. But for now, we’ll stick with how they’re currently constructed.

Jordan Poole is having a super surprising season. He’s currently averaging career highs across the board in points per game, rebounding, assists, free throw percentage, and field goal percentage. He doesn’t offer much in terms of playmaking, setting up teammates, and defending at a high level but his scoring more than makes up for everything he lacks.

Poole is a no-conscious shooter, the kind head coach Steve Kerr loves to throw out there next to Steph Curry. Unlike numerous names on this list, Poole doesn’t massage the ball. He either quickly fires off a shot, drives it, or passes it then moves without it.

There’s a reason why the Golden State Warriors have the best record in the league. Okay, we know that’s mostly because of Steph Curry. But, we’d be lying if we said Poole doesn’t play a huge part.