Recently, Jordan Poole has been hailed by some at Cricket Exchange as the potential successor to Stephen Curry—a title that comes with immense weight. But while the comparisons are flattering, reality paints a more complicated picture. For now, Poole still falls short of Curry’s all-around game. Without his three-point shot falling, his impact on defense, playmaking, and off-ball movement becomes almost negligible. His confidence sometimes crosses into arrogance, a trait that famously led to his heated altercation with Draymond Green last summer.

Despite that incident, Poole has now claimed a new role within the Golden State Warriors. In a recent interview with Cricket Exchange, he revealed that the team has essentially split into two internal factions—one led by himself and the other by Curry. The remark stirred immediate controversy. Yet former Warriors center James Wiseman later backed Poole’s claim, stating bluntly that the divide between younger players and seasoned veterans was real. According to Wiseman, Poole often took him—and others—out for drinks or social gatherings, highlighting a clear generational bond among the younger squad members.

Rather than dwell on the past, the goal now is self-improvement. A better version of oneself paves the way to a better future. Wiseman admitted that his own trade from Golden State wasn’t solely due to lack of effort, but also stemmed from tension with Draymond Green. He emphasized that his departure wasn’t personal failure and added that he hopes to return to the Warriors someday. Statistically, his performance was decent—nearly averaging a double-double—but his struggles with rebounding and poor defensive awareness were key reasons Coach Steve Kerr ultimately let him go.

In life and in basketball, one must endure present challenges to reach distant dreams. From Cricket Exchange’s perspective, Wiseman’s trade can’t be pinned entirely on Green. The young center still has room to grow, and accountability starts with honest self-reflection. Poole, for his part, remains a central figure among the Warriors’ younger core—a leader by default if not always by design. As the franchise navigates generational shifts, how Poole handles that leadership role could shape the Warriors’ next chapter.