Wizards trying to keep Jordan Poole's 'spirits up' amid his struggles
Clutch Points: “Trying to keep his spirits up… He’s probably putting a little too much pressure on himself, but it comes from a place of care and wanting to be great and wanting to succeed.” Wizards guard Tyus Jones on Jordan Poole. (via @Hoop_District) pic.twitter.com/rQGi3W41dR
Source: Twitter @ClutchPointsApp
Source: Twitter @ClutchPointsApp
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Candace Buckner @CandaceDBuckner
Two former teammates Draymond Green and Jordan Poole will forever be linked — but now are bonded by the same dilemma, with their worst moments threatening to overshadow their accomplishments.
washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/11… – 8:23 AM
Two former teammates Draymond Green and Jordan Poole will forever be linked — but now are bonded by the same dilemma, with their worst moments threatening to overshadow their accomplishments.
washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/11… – 8:23 AM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Final: Knicks 120, Wizards 99
Kuzma: 19 pts., 4 rebs., 5 assts., 8/21 FGs
Avdija: 18 pts., 4 rebs., 2 assts., 7/11 FGs
Poole: 8 pts., 1 reb., 4 assts., 2/11 FGs
Brunson: 32 pts., 7 rebs., 7 assts., 10/23 FGs – 9:28 PM
Final: Knicks 120, Wizards 99
Kuzma: 19 pts., 4 rebs., 5 assts., 8/21 FGs
Avdija: 18 pts., 4 rebs., 2 assts., 7/11 FGs
Poole: 8 pts., 1 reb., 4 assts., 2/11 FGs
Brunson: 32 pts., 7 rebs., 7 assts., 10/23 FGs – 9:28 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Boos raining down after Jordan Poole gets called for traveling – 9:04 PM
Boos raining down after Jordan Poole gets called for traveling – 9:04 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
In the first half, Jordan Poole had:
More turnovers (3)
than
points, assists, rebounds, steals and blocks combined (2) – 8:05 PM
In the first half, Jordan Poole had:
More turnovers (3)
than
points, assists, rebounds, steals and blocks combined (2) – 8:05 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
A rough start tonight for Jordan Poole against this aggressive, dialed-in Knicks defense. In 11 minutes, Poole is 0 for 3 on his shot attempts, all of them three-pointers. He has one assist and three turnovers. The Knicks lead the Wizards 39-27 midway through the second quarter. – 7:43 PM
A rough start tonight for Jordan Poole against this aggressive, dialed-in Knicks defense. In 11 minutes, Poole is 0 for 3 on his shot attempts, all of them three-pointers. He has one assist and three turnovers. The Knicks lead the Wizards 39-27 midway through the second quarter. – 7:43 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
It’s Knicks 16-4 here and I feel like Jordan Poole was not the key to the Warriors championship. – 7:17 PM
It’s Knicks 16-4 here and I feel like Jordan Poole was not the key to the Warriors championship. – 7:17 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
The Washington Wizards’ starters tonight against the New York Knicks:
PG: Tyus Jones
SG: Jordan Poole
SF: Deni Avdija
PF: Kyle Kuzma
C: Daniel Gafford – 6:37 PM
The Washington Wizards’ starters tonight against the New York Knicks:
PG: Tyus Jones
SG: Jordan Poole
SF: Deni Avdija
PF: Kyle Kuzma
C: Daniel Gafford – 6:37 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Washington Wizards point guard Tyus Jones discussed his transition as a full-time starter, why the team’s future is bright, the growth he’s seen from Kyle Kuzma as a leader, sharing the backcourt with Jordan Poole, his upcoming free agency, and more.
👉🏼 hoopshype.com/lists/nba-klay… pic.twitter.com/lwLsWjP3D8 – 11:08 AM
Washington Wizards point guard Tyus Jones discussed his transition as a full-time starter, why the team’s future is bright, the growth he’s seen from Kyle Kuzma as a leader, sharing the backcourt with Jordan Poole, his upcoming free agency, and more.
👉🏼 hoopshype.com/lists/nba-klay… pic.twitter.com/lwLsWjP3D8 – 11:08 AM
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Clutch Points: Jordan Poole has gotten off to a BRUTAL start with the Wizards… The former Warrior’s efficiency has been below the NBA’s average from nearly every spot on the court 😬 pic.twitter.com/QYade5eXJq -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / November 18, 2023
On adjusting to being the focal point for opponent’s scouting reports: Jordan Poole: “It’s not anything new. I was getting the second best if not best defender the last two years previously. Just figuring out where guys on my team want the ball, how they can be effective. Just trying to figure out how to play the right way. Figure out how to consistently over and over and over just make the right play. Try to build the foundation.” -via The Hoop District / November 16, 2023
On his reputation as a serious basketball player being brought into question by social media: “If the head coach told you that [Poole is a serious basketball player], why are we listening to anybody else? I’m locked in, work on your game, ask questions. I grew up with it, having social media my entire life. I take [basketball] very seriously, all the time, night in, night out. Think about the game when you go home, ask questions, watch film. Luckily those [on social media] aren’t the people that are important. The people that are important know how serious this is, how serious we take this and that’s why they’re in the locker room, that’s why they’re making decisions.” -via The Hoop District / November 16, 2023