When the Golden State Warriors made a blockbuster move in trading Jordan Poole as part of a package for Chris Paul last month, some fans were left frustrated by the lack of value the franchise received for their talented young guard.
The optics of trading a 24-year-old for a 38-year-old veteran past his prime weren’t great, with many speculating why the Warriors couldn’t have been more patient in dealing Poole for a more valuable asset.