Jordan Poole created a new viral moment last night for the Washington Wizards when trailing by a substantial 21-point margin against the Atlanta Hawks. He opted for an intriguing move during the fastbreak, throwing an Alley Oop off the backboard to Kyle Kuzma, a decision that raised eyebrows given the considerable lead the Wizards were conceding.
Ultimately, the Wizards fell by 9 points with a final score of 130-121 in favor of the Hawks, and Poole concluded the game with 13 points in 20 minutes of play, shooting 5-13 from the field.
Throwing it off the backboard down 20 is insane 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/ojR3ZMJzdH
— The Hood Therapist (@OhhMar24) November 2, 2023
A fan compared that action with Prime Kobe and Shaq on the Lakers in their Three-Peat Era.
Jordan Poole and Kyle Kuzma when they’re down 20+ pic.twitter.com/vILmIE4p4E
— Gardettos Enjoyer (@halfgardettos) November 2, 2023
Another fan pointed out that Rubi Rose was in the first row at the game, a big reason for Poole’s viral plays, given his reputation.
https://twitter.com/khristofflee/status/1719924766679691644
More people realized that Rubi was at the game and was shown on the arena’s jumbotron.
https://twitter.com/CJTHEDJAY/status/1719912123906855153
“Kuzma and Poole living my dream NBA career tbh.” commented a fan after that play.
”They each got a ring and experienced playing with legends (LeBron/Curry). They secured a nice contract and now can have fun hooping without any stress in a solid city like DC”, pointed out another fan about the duo.
”Wizards are so shameless u almost have to respect it”, said someone after the game.
”This has to be the most toxic duo to ever exist in the NBA”, affirmed another guy in the comments.
Jordan Poole Didn’t Start The Season Like He Was Expecting
Jordan Poole was expected to be the primary figure for these rebuilding Washington Wizards. With Bradley Beal traded to Phoenix and an elite scorer missing, the anticipation was for him to become an All-Star-caliber player, dazzling with his remarkable scoring abilities.
So far, in his initial games in DC, he hasn’t quite lived up to the lofty expectations placed upon his shoulders. He’s averaging 17.3 points per game with 2.3 assists and 2.5 rebounds at the start of the 2023-24 season.
More than just his averages, what’s most striking is his inefficiency, as he’s currently shooting 38.5% from the field and a mere 24.1% from beyond the arc. It’s noteworthy that he’s becoming more recognized for his poor decisions rather than for standout performances at the moment.
The season is still young, and Poole has ample time to alter the narrative and evolve into the player the Wizards need, having been vital to the Warriors’ 2022 title run.
Playing alongside Steph Curry last year, he averaged 20 points in games where he started, and now, with his own team, he’ll have the green light to enhance his statistics in Washington, aiming to regain the ascending prominence he displayed with Golden State.
