Former NBA Star Lou Williams Gets Honest About Wizards Guard Jordan Poole

Former NBA star Lou Williams spoke about Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole.

Feb 23, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) gestures after his team scores against the Oklahoam City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images / Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Jordan Poole was once among the most notable rising stars in the NBA when he was with the Golden State Warriors.

After getting traded to the Washington Wizards, Poole became one of the top two options on an NBA team.

However, the Wizards have been among the worst teams in the league during his short tenure with the franchise.

Nov 30, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) pleads with the referee for a call against the Milwaukee Bucks in the second half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images / Michael McLoone-Imagn Images

They are coming off a month (November) where they went 0-14.

Former NBA star Lou Williams recently spoke honestly about Poole (and Kyle Kuzma) on FanDuel TV's Run it Back.

Williams: "It's just not working. Maybe they're not ready or poised to be in a leadership position where they can lead a franchise into wins... It's in the numbers. 0-14 in the month of November. There's no bright spots... These guys are better off being second and third options somewhere else. Very talented guys, but they're not ready to lead an organization and it shows in the play... Blow this up."

"(Jordan Poole and Kyle Kuzma) are better off being 2nd and 3rd options somewhere else. Very talented guys, but they're not ready to lead an organization and it shows in the play."

Do you agree with @TeamLou23?

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— Run It Back (@RunItBackFDTV) December 2, 2024

Poole has put up good numbers this season, so he could be a trade candidate for a contender looking to add a 6th man to their bench.

The 2022 NBA Champion has averages of 21.0 points, 2.2 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.9 steals per contest while shooting 45.0% from the field and 42.1% from the three-point range in 16 games.

He is also just 25.

Dec 27, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) dribbles against the Toronto Raptors during the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-Imagn Images / Brad Mills-Imagn Images

The Wizards entered Tuesday's showdown with the Cleveland Cavaliers with a 2-16 record in their first 18 games.

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