Jordan Poole, the Washington Wizards shooting guard, is facing a significant backlash following an incident during a timeout in a game against the Brooklyn Nets. The footage revealed Poole ignoring coach Wes Unseld Jr. and the team’s huddle during a timeout.
Even after being told by a teammate to pay attention, Poole seemed disengaged, shrugging him off and throwing a towel in frustration. This behavior captured on camera has led to a lot of criticism from NBA fans.
Jordan Poole 😂😂😂
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— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) November 13, 2023
One fan stated, “This is actually disgusting, to be honest. Dude can play, but this ain’t it.” Another poked fun at the Wizards’ decision to acquire Poole, “Warriors found someone to get suckered. 🤣 Wizards will always be stuck in poverty.”
One fan sarcastically commented about Poole’s previous statements, “‘It’s my team’ Kus Carried him.” These reactions show the growing disappointment among the fans, further highlighting the challenges Poole faces in his new role with a team struggling with a poor 2-8 record.
Paul Pierce slams Jordan Poole after 2-8 start to the season
NBA legend Paul Pierce has openly criticized Jordan Poole, pointing out the challenges he faces as a leading player. Pierce’s comments came after the Wizards’ disappointing eighth loss of the season against the Toronto Raptors.
“Jordan Poole finding out how hard it is to be the Man.” Pierce wrote in his post. “When the scouting report is all about u it’s tuff”
Jordan Poole finding out how hard it is to be the Man. When the scouting report is all about u it’s tuff .😳😳
— Paul Pierce (@paulpierce34) November 14, 2023
In comparison to his time with the Warriors, where he shared the limelight with several star players, Poole now finds himself in a more central role with the Wizards. But his performance has been disappointing, with Pierce emphasizing the difficulty of being the main focus. This criticism by a figure like Pierce adds to the pressure on Poole, challenging him to step up and prove his ability to lead the Wizards through a challenging phase.
Jordan Poole has averaged 16.2 points as a top-scoring option for the Wizards
Despite the high anticipation, Jordan Poole has averaged an okay 16.2 points per game since joining the Washington Wizards. This number is below expectations, especially considering Poole’s role as the primary scoring option for the team.
The Raptors Beat The Wizards 111-107
Raptors End Game On 21-1 Run
Wizards Don’t Score In The Last 5:47
Kyle Kuzma Scores Season-High 34
Jordan Poole Scores 10 On 6/15 FG
Bilal Coulibaly Has Another AMAZING Two-Way Gamepic.twitter.com/mJoRmvRGA0
— WizardsMuse (@WizardsMuse1) November 14, 2023
His statistics, which include 2.4 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.3 steals per game are decent. Poole’s performance is outperformed by teammate Kyle Kuzma, who is currently leading the team in scoring with 24.1 points per game. As the Wizards struggle through a challenging season, the pressure is increasing on Poole to step up and fulfill the expectations that came with his trade from the Golden State Warriors.