Mar 22, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) goes to the basket in front of New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges (25) and forward OG Anunoby (8) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Wizards Star Gives Thoughts on State of Team

Originally posted on Washington Wizards on SI
By Tyrone Montgomery | Last updated Mar 23, 2025 5:52 PM ET

It is very important to accept things in life. Things do not always go the way you hoped they would go or even intended for them to go. That has been the case for the Washington Wizards, and star ordan Poole opens up and gives his thoughts on the situation in Washington.

Sometimes, you have to look in the mirror and look at the big picture of every situation. That is what Poole has done all season long with the Washington Wizards. No doubt, he is the best player on the team. He has championship DNA and knows what it takes to win in the NBA. With his efforts on the court being effective, the team still has come up short in the win column.

The Wizards have the worst record in the entire league. Jordan Poole has been a huge part of the puzzle in Washington. However, he needs help for them to have success on a higher scale. The development of young talent has been critical for the Wizards.

I asked Jordan Poole tonight, "How impressed are you with AJ Johnson and Vukcevic and the overall young depth of this team?"

His answer - Tremendously, we have built a great culture here. These guys train hard and want to get better.
— Locked On Wizards (@lockedonwizards) March 22, 2025

Inside the Wizards Reporter, Brandon T. Scott asked Jordan Poole a sincere question when he asked how impressed he has been with AJ Johnson and Tristan Vukcevic and the overall depth of young talent on the team. In response, Jordan Poole said - "Tremendously, we have built a great culture here." No doubt, the team has been playing a lot better since the trade deadline, so Poole's response is completely relatable.

"These guys train hard and want to get better," Poole added.

That certainly helps the team improve as they still have plenty of room to grow despite their obvious improvement throughout this season. Being coachable shows a humbling spirit and tells us a lot about the character of this team.

The Wizards appear to be heading in the right direction overall as a ball club. No doubt, there have been quite a few bumps in the road. However, as this group of guys are coachable, that has helped the mood and team chemistry overall.

With that being said, many feel like the Wizards are close to being a real contender in the very near-distant future. The consensus is that the Wizards will be an NBA Play-In Team in 2027. That is right around the corner. The Wizards may be just a single piece away from reaching their goal. That makes the 2025 NBA Draft even more important for this team.

This article first appeared on Washington Wizards on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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