Newly appointed general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. swung for the fences on Thursday afternoon as the Golden State Warriors shut down the ‘Poole Party’ for good, shipping Jordan Poole, Patrick Baldwin Jr., Ryan Rollins, and future draft picks to Washington in exchange for future Hall of Fame point-guard Chris Paul.
Paul’s arrival in Golden State feels surreal on multiple fronts. First, he’s had a long-standing rivalry with the Warriors throughout his career. From his tenure with the Los Angeles Clippers to his time with the Houston Rockets, the Warriors have always stood in CP3’s way, obstructing his path to securing that elusive championship ring.