The 2021-22 NBA playoffs are in full swing, and the Warriors have outperformed expectations. In the series against the Nuggets, the Warriors won three consecutive games to win the game point, and Jokic averaged 29 points and 13 rebounds per game into an empty cut. Especially G3, Jokic bombed 37 points, 18 rebounds and 5 assists, and the defensive end also contributed 3 steals, but unfortunately, the Nuggets were still taken away by the Warriors, and if they lost one more game, they would be eliminated!
Before the start of the playoffs, no one expected that the series between the Warriors and the Nuggets would present a one-sided situation. Today, the Warriors lead the Nuggets 3-0 with one foot in the Western Conference semifinals. According to the schedule, if the Warriors eliminate the Nuggets, then the Warriors' opponents in the Western Conference semifinals will be the winners of the Grizzlies and Timberwolves. Currently, the Grizzlies are leading the Timberwolves 2-1. If the Warriors can sweep the Nuggets 4-0, then the Warriors will get more rest time.
In the first 3 games of the series against the Nuggets, there was a Warriors player who was still on a rookie contract and played a superstar performance. That's right, this player is Poole. This season marks the third season of Poole's career and the first playoff season of Poole's career. However, the player with the rookie contract played a superstar performance in the playoffs, averaging 28.6 points in 3 games. This season, Poole's annual salary is only $2.16 million, and the Warriors have really dug into the treasure!
In three games against the Nuggets, Poole scored 30, 29 and 27 points, each in the top three. In these 3 games, Poole played the Warriors' starting role, and Curry became a substitute. However, Curry is still the main theme of the Warriors, and even as a substitute, Curry is still the most important scoring point for the Warriors. After all, no team would dare to let Curry shoot easily. Not only that, But Thompson was still at his peak, and then Poole broke out again, which also made the Nuggets invincible.
If Poole can continue this magical performance, then what awaits Poole is definitely a high-paying contract. Previously, labor agreement expert Keith Smith predicted Poole's contract, he believes that as long as Poole can average 20+ per game in the playoffs, then the Warriors will offer Poole a four-year, $100 million contract. Next season is the final year of Poole's rookie contract, and Poole's annual salary next season is only $3.9 million, so it seems that the Warriors are really busy in the offseason!
In addition, everyone said that there is no possibility, the Warriors won the championship this season, Andr pressed Curry to be elected FMVP? Judging from the competitive state presented in the first 3 battles, Poole is not short-lived. If warriors advance to the Western Conference Semifinals, Western Conference Finals or even the Finals, which players will be the focus of the opponent's attention? There is no doubt that curry and Thompson, the splash brothers, must not escape the fate of being treated specially by their opponents.
If the Warriors can really advance to the Finals, then Curry and Thompson's shooting space will continue to be compressed. No matter how hot Poole's state is, opponents will not choose to pack Poole and then let Curry and Thompson get comfortable shooting opportunities. In this way, Poole is likely to become the beneficiary, becoming the X-factor for the Warriors at a critical moment. If the Warriors win the championship and Poole really has the ability to squeeze Curry to win the FMVP, then Poole will also become a legend in the NBA!