Jordan Poole

Basketball player with Golden State Warriors

Jordan Poole - Basketball player with Golden State Warriors
Born

June 19th, 1999
26 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional basketball player, this individual played college basketball at the University of Michigan, where significant contributions to the team's success were made, including key performances in the NCAA tournament. Following this, a selection by the Golden State Warriors occurred during the 2019 NBA Draft. Known for scoring ability and three-point shooting, won the 2022 NBA Championship with the Warriors. Continued to develop skills in subsequent seasons, becoming an integral part of the team's dynamics.

Winning the 2022 NBA Championship with the Golden State Warriors

Contributing to the University of Michigan's NCAA tournament run

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