“I love most of those guys over there,” Poole said when asked about facing his former team. While he didn’t name names, many interpreted the statement as a subtle shot at Draymond Green, whose infamous practice altercation with Poole led to the guard’s eventual trade to Washington.

The former teammates had the infamous fight at practice where a verbal match turned physical after Poole shoved Green and the four-time champion responded with a haymaker. One would be understanding as to why the Wizards guard might still hold some resentment towards the situation.