Jordan Poole’s net worth comes almost entirely from his NBA contracts: a first-round rookie deal worth about $10 million over four seasons, followed by a four-year, $123 million extension he signed with the Golden State Warriors in October 2022. That extension runs through the 2026-27 season and is the main reason any older figure you see online, such as the $15 million this page once listed, is out of date. Below is a clear breakdown of what he has earned, where he has played and what is actually known.
Jordan Poole quick facts
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Full name | Jordan Anthony Poole |
| Born | June 19, 1999, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (age 27 in 2026) |
| Nickname | “Poole Party” |
| Position | Guard |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
| High school | Rufus King (Milwaukee), La Lumiere School (Indiana) |
| College | University of Michigan (2017 to 2019) |
| NBA draft | 2019, first round, 28th overall, Golden State Warriors |
| NBA teams | Warriors (2019 to 2023), Wizards (2023 to 2025), Pelicans (2025 to present) |
| Championship | 2022 NBA champion with Golden State |
| Biggest contract | 4 years, $123 million base (2023-24 to 2026-27), plus up to $17 million in incentives |
How much has Jordan Poole earned?
Rookie scale contract
As the 28th pick in 2019, Poole signed a standard rookie scale contract with the Warriors. The first three years carried about $6.2 million in guaranteed salary, and the team option for the fourth season brought the total to roughly $10 million. For a player who would become a starter on a championship team, that was a bargain for Golden State.
The $123 million extension
On October 15, 2022, a few months after winning the title, Poole signed a four-year rookie scale extension with the Warriors worth $123 million in base salary, with up to $17 million more in incentives. The deal began with the 2023-24 season, averages a little over $30 million a year in base pay, and stayed with him through trades to Washington and New Orleans. Assuming it is paid out in full, his career NBA salary will pass $130 million by the end of 2026-27.
Why gross salary is not net worth
Salary figures are pre-tax. Federal and state income taxes (including “jock taxes” paid in states where road games are played), agent fees, escrow withholding under the NBA’s collective bargaining agreement and ordinary living costs all reduce what a player keeps. That is why reputable sources describe player net worth as an estimate. Poole has not disclosed his finances, and his endorsement income has not been publicly reported in detail, so any single precise number online should be treated with caution.
Early life and high school
Poole was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Monet and Anthony Poole. He started high school at Rufus King and committed to Michigan in October 2015 as a four-star recruit, becoming the program’s first commitment for the class of 2017. For his senior year he transferred to La Lumiere School in Indiana, where he won the 2017 Dick’s National High School Championship. In the title game he hit a buzzer-beater at the end of the third quarter against a Montverde Academy team featuring R.J. Barrett.
College career at Michigan
Poole played two seasons at Michigan under John Beilein. As a freshman in 2017-18 he was part of the team that won the Big Ten tournament and reached the national championship game. His defining moment came on March 17, 2018, when he hit a buzzer-beating three to beat Houston 64-63 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. As a sophomore he was named Big Ten Player of the Week in December 2018 and earned All-Big Ten honorable mention. He declared for the 2019 NBA draft in April 2019.
NBA career
Golden State Warriors (2019 to 2023)
Poole’s first seasons included G League assignments with the Santa Cruz Warriors. His breakout came in 2021-22, when he won the starting shooting guard job while Klay Thompson recovered from injury, then shifted into a three-guard lineup alongside Thompson and Stephen Curry. He led the NBA in free throw percentage that season (92.5 percent, just ahead of Curry) and finished fourth in Most Improved Player voting. In the 2022 playoffs he averaged 17.0 points as Golden State beat the Boston Celtics in the Finals, giving him his first championship.
The 2022-23 season was more complicated. A preseason practice altercation in which Draymond Green struck Poole became a major story, and although Poole posted a career-high 43 points against Toronto that December, his production dropped sharply in the playoffs.
Washington Wizards (2023 to 2025)
On July 6, 2023, the Warriors traded Poole to the Washington Wizards in the deal that sent Chris Paul to Golden State. In 2024-25 he moved to point guard and had his best scoring season: he scored a career-high 45 points against Cleveland in February 2025, became the first player from the 2019 draft class to reach 900 career three-pointers, and set a Wizards single-season record with 235 made threes.
New Orleans Pelicans (2025 to present)
On July 6, 2025, Washington sent Poole, Saddiq Bey and the draft rights to Micah Peavy to the New Orleans Pelicans in a three-team trade that brought CJ McCollum and Kelly Olynyk to the Wizards. His first Pelicans season was difficult: a knee issue and a quad strain cost him time, he lost his starting role, and he finished averaging 13.4 points in 39 games, his lowest output in several years. His contract status and role remain a regular subject of trade and buyout speculation, so check current team news for the latest.
What drives his value as a player
Poole’s earning power has always been tied to his scoring. He is a confident shooter from deep, a quick driver who finishes at the rim and a capable mid-range shot creator. At his Golden State peak, some writers called him the “third Splash Brother.” The open questions teams weigh are efficiency and defense, which is why his market value has swung between his breakout years and his tougher seasons.
His path from a late first-round pick to a nine-figure contract is unusual. For other basketball careers and how they translated into earnings, see our profiles of Nate Robinson and Shawn Bradley.
Frequently asked questions
What is Jordan Poole’s contract?
He is on a four-year extension worth $123 million in base salary, plus up to $17 million in incentives, covering the 2023-24 through 2026-27 seasons.
How old is Jordan Poole?
He was born on June 19, 1999, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, so he is 27 in 2026.
What team does Jordan Poole play for?
He was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans in July 2025 after two seasons with the Washington Wizards and four with the Golden State Warriors.
Has Jordan Poole won an NBA championship?
Yes. He won the 2022 NBA title with the Golden State Warriors, averaging 17.0 points in that postseason.
Where did Jordan Poole go to college?
He played two seasons at the University of Michigan, reaching the 2018 national championship game and hitting a famous buzzer-beater against Houston.
