Jordan Poole’s name is back in the Golden State Warriors conversation, and this time, a potential reunion has even received a public welcome from Draymond Green. After the Warriors’ commanding win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday, Poole opened the door to returning to the franchise that drafted him.

Green also made his stance clear, but fans were not buying his comments. Instead, they had plenty to say about the possibility of the former teammates sharing a locker room again.

NBA Fans Aren’t Buying Draymond Green’s Jordan Poole Reunion Comments

The Warriors had plenty to celebrate on Monday night after routing the Pelicans 138-87 for their eighth consecutive win. However, the game also brought a familiar face back to San Francisco.

Poole, who was selected 28th overall in the 2019 NBA Draft out of Michigan, faced his former team for the first time in quite some time. After the game, the Pelicans guard opened the door to a potential return to Golden State, saying he would consider coming back “home” to the team that drafted him.

Interestingly, Green did not appear to have any problem with the idea.

“That would be incredible. That’s one of the things I look back in my career and just kind of… I have no issue with that at all. I will never stand in the way… the issue will never be me,” Green said.

However, fans were quick to question whether the four-time NBA champion was being entirely honest.

“Draymond would welcome back JP with closed fists,” one fan joked.

Another fan was not convinced by Green’s comments, writing, “Man, stop lying.”

NBA fan page Kenlovehoops also took a shot at the Warriors forward, suggesting that Green might not even be around if the reunion happens.

“Draymond really thinks he finna be on this team next season,” the account tweeted.

“He caps more than Eazy,” one NBA fan remarked.

“Video reacting to me lying,” one fan quipped.

“Brother, you would be featured in the trade package if they do trade for Poole,” another fan commented, poking fun at the possibility that Poole’s arrival could come at Green’s expense.

Of course, there is plenty of history behind the skepticism.

Back in 2022, Green and Poole were involved in one of the most talked-about incidents. Leaked footage later showed Green approach Poole, Poole shove Green, and the latter respond by punching his then-teammate.

The incident became a major talking point during the following season, and Golden State agreed to trade Poole to Washington in June 2023, with the deal becoming official on July 6. The Warriors acquired veteran guard Chris Paul as part of the deal.

Speaking to the San Francisco Standard’s Danny Emerman, Green, meanwhile, has also acknowledged his role in the altercation while explaining that he would not stand in the way of Poole returning.

“We had our issue that I [expletive] up on, and that’s that,” Green said, according to Emerman. “But I’m not one to hold grudges, I’m not one to sit around and try to damper something for someone else. So if that’s what he wants, I understand that.”

However, Green also made it clear that he would not be the one making the final decision.

Meanwhile, Poole’s situation in New Orleans is not too bright either. The 27-year-old guard is averaging just 6.2 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game while shooting 19.2% from the field and 23.5% from three-point range so far this season. He is also set to become an unrestricted free agent after the 2026-27 season.

Whether the Warriors would seriously consider bringing him back remains to be seen. But NBA fans are certainly not convinced that a reunion involving Green and Poole would be as straightforward as he makes it sound.