Why Has Jordan Poole Been Playing Better?

What Has Changed In Jordan Poole’s Approach To The Game?

There’s a famous saying in life that goes - “It’s not how you start, but how you finish.” No doubt, when the Washington Wizards acquired Jordan Poole, the nation’s capital was ecstatic. The Washington Wizards got a champion that knows how to win. The Wizards got an electric scorer who can light you up any given night. The Washington Wizards got a player who has played and learned from the game’s best three point shooter and top ten player of all time, Steph Curry.

Jordan Poole 0 points, Wizards With Nine Turnovers At The Half

However, things have gotten off to a rocky start for JP. This season has been a new experience for him. This season has been something he has never experienced and understood. Never has Poole been the best player on his team. Never has Poole been considered a go to guy. Teams are now game planning for him as he is the point of focus for teams defensively. Teams are thinking if we shut him down, we have a really good chance of winning. 

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It’s no secret Jordan Poole has been trying to find his rhythm in Washington all season long. He has shot the ball terribly from the field. He hasn’t been scoring much this year. Now, things have taken a turn for the best as he has scored almost 30 points in two of the last three games. What has changed for Jordan Poole? 

Jordan Poole step back three jab step in rhythm; I’ve seen him work on that move in practice. It's nice to see him compliment that in the game. #ForTheDistrict pic.twitter.com/OzIbNlTXxG

— Wayne Cole (@waynec0le) December 19, 2023

For one thing, he is taking better care of the basketball. He has been able to limit his turnovers. Normally, when someone is turning the ball over a lot, they are limiting their opportunities as well as lowering their confidence. With the turnovers being limited, his confidence is growing and he has been getting hot from downtown too. When you see that basketball going in from three point land, you feel like you can be a better and more efficient player. That’s been the case for Jordan Poole. A big reason why is because of the emergence of Tyus Jones. The Wizards have put the ball in his hands to create offense for the team and is has been working extremely well for the Washington Wizards.

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