Overview
- Speaking at Pelicans media day on Sept. 23, Poole made the remark when asked about reuniting with former Warriors teammate Kevon Looney.
- Multiple outlets characterized the line as a pointed reference to the big men Poole played with during his two seasons on the Wizards.
- Poole and Looney previously spent four seasons together in Golden State and won the 2022 championship.
- Looney joined New Orleans on a two-year, $16 million deal after averaging 4.5 points and 6.1 rebounds in 76 games last season.
- Poole arrives via a three-team trade after posting 20.5 points and 4.5 assists with Washington as the Pelicans retool from a 21–61 season ahead of their Oct. 22 opener.