Jeremy Lin would make scarce feedback on former teammate Jordan Poole’s new agreement

Former NBA star Jeremy Lin stepped out of character this weekend and publicly congratulated his former G-League teammate Jordan Poole on his new, large $123 million agreement over 4 many years with the Warriors.

Lin and Poole played together on the Santa Cruz Warriors slight league group in 2021. And he had this to say about Poole on social media:

Jeremy Lin congratulated previous G League teammate Jordan Poole on his extension 👏

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“Woke up to fantastic news! I dont generally remark on contracts, but this kinds unique. I went from scrimmaging in opposition to @jordan_poole in personal Bay Spot operates to turning into Gleague teammates to seeing him earn a championship to a deal extension.

Adversity and “demotions” like the GLeague expose someone’s character. Its not just bc I observed JP beast the GLeague. Its bc I observed him do it with a pure really like of the recreation AND a genuine selflessness to root for his teammates thats persuasive me to write this post. A tough-gained, a lot deserved new offer 💰💸”

Poole, 23, was the former 28th total decide on in the 2019 NBA draft and experienced a couple visits to the G-league crew in advance of acquiring a breakout calendar year previous period when the Warriors won the championship.

Ahead of “Poole Occasion,” there was “Linsanity.” And Jeremy Lin, who played for the Warriors for a season, generally has a  special spot in Warriors fans’ hearts.

Lin is currently taking part in with the CBA and the Beijing Ducks.