Jordan Poole talks about Warriors’ NBA elimination

Jordan Pooleof Golden State Warriorslamented the elimination of the playoffs in NBA for the Los Angeles Lakers. The San Francisco franchise was looking for another title, after getting the better of the Boston Celtics in the final of the previous year. However, Stephen Curry and company were barred by the team of LeBron James still in the semis of the West, by 4 to 2.

“I always play with the will and motivation to prove myself. So this is the moment where I need to improve. I have to find ways to ‘grow’ and evolve”explained Poole. “And it’s not about proving the critics wrong, it’s simply about showing what I’m capable of. I try to reach a level of excellence every night and I’m always after that”.

In addition, the point guard recognized that he must adjust to the changes that have occurred between seasons: “My role was certainly different. Last year, I entered the court to be aggressive and score. Everything was simpler. But things change and so nothing will be like before. What I can do, first and foremost, is learn from all of this. I need to grow from this experience. And finally, add whatever I need to my game.”

Despite bringing his weaknesses to light, Poole admitted that the entire team was a playoff disappointment. “We have changed a lot from one year to now. They are two different teams, in short. We made some changes to the squad, so there were new players that led to different decisions from the coaches. However, this is to be expected in this scenario.”he stated.

“It was not a big deal. This league is like this: changes happen. The problem is how we respond to it.”. With the elimination of WarriorsO Los Angeles Lakers advanced to the finals of the West, for which he will face the denver nuggets in Nikola Jokic. The first match of the series is scheduled for this Tuesday, 16, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time).

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