ESPN Star Rips Washington Wizards Guard Jordan Poole

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith spoke about Jordan Poole.

Nov 3, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) reacts as he dribbles the basketball against the Miami Heat during the second quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images / Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Jordan Poole is currently in his second season playing for the Washington Wizards.

The former Michigan star has played well, but the Wizards are currently the worst team in the NBA, with a 3-21 record in their first 24 games.

Recently, ESPN's Stephen A. Smith made strong comments about Poole (via First Take, h/t ClutchPoints).

Smith: "We all know he caused a little trouble in Golden State. Ego got a bit big. We know how Draymond responded to that... He gets moved to a situation gone from a champion to a team that, since he has arrived, is 18-88. 70 games under 500. But you showboating. That's why his a** is in the nation's capital."

"Gone from a champion [in the Warriors] to a [Wizards] team that since he has arrived is 18-88. 70 games under .500 but you showboated. That's why his a*s is in the nation's capital."

Stephen A. Smith on Jordan Poole's taunt to Payton Pritchard.pic.twitter.com/KrVOuhvhG2

— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) December 17, 2024

Poole had gone viral for a blooper from Sunday's 112-98 loss to the Boston Celtics (at home).

Via Ballislife.com: "Jordan Poole drops Pritchard, points at him instead of shooting and then has to pass the ball..."

Jordan Poole drops Pritchard, points at him instead of shooting and then has to pass the ball...pic.twitter.com/0AZWe4jayI

— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) December 16, 2024

The Wizards are the 15th seed (last place) in the Eastern Conference.

They are 6.5 games back of the Detroit Pistons for the final play-in tournament spot (10th seed).

Poole currently has averages of 20.3 points, 2.4 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.7 steals per contest while shooting 43.5% from the field and 39.2% from the three-point range in 22 games.

Stephen A. Smith took issue with Jordan Poole pointing at Payton Pritchard after a crossover:

“Gone from a champion to a team that since he has arrived is 18-88. 70 games under .500 but you showboated. That's why his a** is in the nation's capital.”

(via @FirstTake, h/t… pic.twitter.com/97wTc9xBbM

— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) December 17, 2024

The Wizards will play their next game on Thursday evening when they host LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets in Washington, D.C.

They will then head on the road to play the Bucks on Saturday in Milwaukee.