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[Saba Sports News] Jordan Poole faced ridicule again in his debut season with the Washington Wizards, particularly during a 130-110 defeat to the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. With just over 30 seconds remaining in the third quarter, instead of successfully inbounding the ball to an awaiting teammate, Poole mistakenly handed it directly to the Nuggets’ Jamal Murray, leading to an easy score for Denver and further extending their lead to 101-83. This error visibly upset Poole’s teammate Corey Kispert, who had been open for the pass.
This game also marked Poole’s initial appearance as a substitute for the Wizards, where he scored 18 points but struggled with a shooting performance of 4/17. Previously starting in all of his first 52 games for Washington, Poole has averaged 15.6 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 3.7 assists, with a 40.0% shooting rate from the field.
Transitioning from a key bench player with the Golden State Warriors, where he significantly contributed to their 2022 NBA Championship win, to a similar role on a struggling Wizards team highlights a significant shift in Poole’s professional environment and the challenges that come with it.