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Jordan Poole Sounds Off on Wizards' Losing Streak

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole has something to say.

Jeremy Brener

Nov 17, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) shoots the ball as Detroit Pistons guard Wendell Moore Jr. (14) defends in the second half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Nov 17, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) shoots the ball as Detroit Pistons guard Wendell Moore Jr. (14) defends in the second half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images / Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
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The Washington Wizards have lost 14 consecutive games, completing the franchise's second winless month during the 2024 calendar year.

While the losing has taken its toll slowly but surely, Wizards guard Jordan Poole has some perspective on it.

“All it takes is one thing to bring everything together,” Poole said via The Athletic insider Josh Robbins. “But moments like this really show who loves the game, who wants to continue to work, who wants to continue to find ways to get better, who wants to get in the lab, who wants to watch film. So, it definitely tests your character, but we’ve got really good guys in that locker room.”

The Wizards have learned the extent of the character of their players, and that has some value in it that can't always be found when winning. Washington is learning who is fit for the long term and who doesn't work out with the current timeline.

Poole, the leading scorer on the team, enjoys this role of being a key piece, and he hopes that his leadership can push the Wizards into the right direction eventually.

“Every organization has to go through tough times in order to figure out what the good times are like, if that makes sense,” Poole said. “We’ve got to figure it out. We’re building a foundation. We’re laying pieces. It’s not supposed to be easy.”

Poole and the Wizards have the right mindset. They know they aren't a contender, so wins and losses aren't of paramount importance. Instead, this season is about building character, resolve and good habits so that things can run smoother when more talent eventually comes to the team through the next couple of drafts.

The Wizards return to the court tomorrow against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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