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The Golden Choice 2019, Pt. 1: Why Jordan Poole could fit the Warriors

On Thursday—June 20, 2019—the Golden State Warriors will have the opportunity to bolster their roster with young talent in the NBA Draft.

Last season, the Warriors drafted Jacob Evans—supposedly a solid three-point shooter with defensive tenacity. However, from the start of 2018 Summer League, Evans looked out of place. Today, he still looks out of place. His shot has been flat, his positioning has been off, and his confidence has stagnated. In his young NBA career, Evans is averaging fewer than five minutes per game and less than one point per game. In the G League, he’s averaging 11.