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Wizards Guard Among All-Star Vote Leaders

The Washington Wizards could send one of their players to the All-Star Game.

Jeremy Brener

Jan 13, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) drives to the basket as Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) defends in the second quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Jan 13, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) drives to the basket as Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) defends in the second quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images / Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
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The NBA All-Star Game is set to take place next month, and there may be a representative from the Washington Wizards.

The league released another update on All-Star voting and Wizards guard Jordan Poole ranks ninth among Eastern Conference backcourt players with just over 337,000 votes.

The players with more votes than Poole are Darius Garland (Cleveland Cavaliers), Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons), Tyrese Maxey (Philadelphia 76ers), Trae Young (Atlanta Hawks), Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks), Damian Lillard (Milwaukee Bucks), Donovan Mitchell (Cleveland Cavaliers) and LaMelo Ball (Charlotte Hornets), who has nearly two million votes.

Poole has played well enough to warrant consideration for his first All-Star appearance. He is averaging 21.5 points per game, which marks a career-high for him.

The fan votes determine the starting lineup while the rest of the team is chosen by the coaches. Therefore, it is still very unlikely for the Wizards to see Poole make it to the All-Star Game, but to see him in the top group of contenders should definitely make Washington happy.

Poole is being tasked with taking on the responsibilities of a leading scorer for a team that doesn't have very many scoring weapons, and he is taking the job on board like a champ.

The Wizards haven't made much progress this season, but they would be much further back if it weren't for Poole's efforts.

Poole is only 25 years old, but if he can continue pushing forward to become a stronger scorer, the Wizards guard could be well on pace to become an All-Star as long as the team around him improves as well.

Poole and the Wizards are back in action tonight as they take on the Phoenix Suns. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET inside Capital One Arena.

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JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several On SI sites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid and resides in Central Florida. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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