Washington Wizards rookie Kyshawn George has developed a nice mentor-mentee relationship with Jordan Poole, though he's still weirded by the dynamic of their bond.
"It's kind of weird because he's in between that vet and still young phase," George said. "So we joke around a whole lot. But when it's time to be serious, we're serious. I think he's able to keep my head on my shoulders at all times."
The 25-year-old Poole is already in his sixth NBA season and second with the Wizards. Jordan accumulated a ton of experience during his four-season stint with the Golden State Warriors, where he won an NBA Championship in 2022.
Poole, referred to as the "Third Splash Brother," learned the ropes from sharpshooters Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. Now, it's Jordan's turn to pass on his knowledge to the 21-year-old Kyshawn.
"Even through rough times or bad plays he just makes sure I'm good, I'm straight, that I just keep going whatever happens," George noted.
Wizards forward Kyshawn George talks about his close relationship with teammate Jordan Poole and how he's taken him under his wing:
"Even through tough times or bad plays, he just makes sure that I'm good."
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"He shared a lot about his story. He didn't necessarily come into the league and did what he did from the start. He had to stick with it and keep working. So I just try to stick to that and just learn from what he's been able to accomplish."
The fact that they're almost the same age can be awkward at times. But for the most part, Kyshawn believes it helps strengthen his camaraderie with Poole.
"I think our relationship is just super like natural," George confessed. "There's no hard thinking about it. Just natural."
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This story was originally published March 26, 2025 at 8:45 PM.