Former Finals MVP Reveals Secret To Jordan Poole’s Game

What Is The Secret To Jordan Poole’s Game?

There’s no secret that Steph Curry has changed the game of basketball. Steph has arguably became not only the best player in the league today, but some feel he may be the best point guard to ever play the game of basketball. He most certainly does as he voiced his opinion in a podcast with former Wizards legend Gilbert Arenas. 

Steph Curry agrees that he’s the greatest point guard ever

“Yes, it’s me and Magic, that’s the conversation.”

(Via @GilsArenaShow ) pic.twitter.com/1WXmsRqYJS

— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) August 21, 2023

If if wasn’t for Michael Jordan, some may even feel that Steph Curry is the best guard period to ever play the game. His three point shooting ability is like no other and now he has everyone in the league thinking they can dominate the way he does. Post play is disappearing because everyone wants to shoot the long ball. 

Back in the day, players would either post up, shoot the mid range shot, or attack the basket. The idea was to get some easy points and see the ball go in to gain confidence and momentum. They wanted to get to the free throw line. That is what we see in Jordan Poole’s game. Sure, Jordan Poole can heat up from beyond the ark. He’s one of the league’s best shooters actually. However, the secret to his game and why he is so successful is because he attacks the basket and can get to the free throw line.

Jordan Poole at the free throw line - Sports Illustrated

Former NBA Finals MVP and teammate of Jordan Poole, Andre Iguodala recently spoke to Gilbert Arenas on the August 18 episode of the “Gil’s Arena” podcast. He had some facts to get off his chest. Here’s what he had to say regarding the future all star: “[Poole] averaged 20 last year, on a bad year. He’s going to get to the line. He’s the only one who got to the line for us last year consistently.”

Andre Iguodala says to stop blaming Jordan Poole for the Warriors collapse.

And Poole should average 25+ for the Wizards this year. pic.twitter.com/LVpfqbOj9U

— Gilbert Arenas (@GilsArenaShow) August 17, 2023

The saying in the NBA is a true story. You can either live or die by the three. When that shot isn’t going in, the entire team gets in a compromising position. Allen Iverson was successful because he got to the line often. Other guys that were successful for getting to the line a lot were Dwayne Wade and LeBron James as well. Jordan Poole will help the Wizards out a lot this upcoming season, especially by getting to the free throw line.