SAN FRANCISCO — Stephen Curry and Jordan Poole have challenged each other since the Golden State Warriors drafted Poole 28th overall in 2019. They’d see who could make more shots in a row in practice and go at it in scrimmages, friendly competition that helped bring the best in each other.

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr wants “nothing but the best” for former Warriors guard Jordan Poole. But that doesn’t mean he laments the trade that sent him 18 months ago to the Washington Wizards.

The Washington Wizards began their six-game road trip in a 122-114 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night inside the Chase Center. The Wizards held strong in the first half, thanks to strong efforts from Jordan Poole,