"Poole's stint in D.C. could have ended a lot worse, especially following his benching in year one. However, the partnership seemed to benefit both sides in the end with Poole landing back in the Western Conference on a roster that's much closer to contending for a playoff spot, while the Wizards landed not only financial flexibility, but one of the best veterans in the league to mentor their young core in CJ McCollum."
"Losing Poole may seem like a major loss on offense when you consider the fact he was the Wizards leading scorer, averaging 20.5 points, that's certainly a loss Washington will have to account for. Not to mention, the guard put forth his best season as a playmaker, averaging 4.5 assists with the duties of being the team's primary ball handler."
"Losing your primary ball handler is tough, but with Poole and his iso-ball now in New Orleans, it'll set up Brian Keefe's offense to have a lot more ball movement each trip down the floor. Looking at some of the best film in the game, especially teams like the San Antonio Spurs when they were coached by the great Gregg Popovich and the 2024 Boston Celtics for example, ball movement can completely alter an offense."
Jordan Poole averaged 20.5 points and 4.5 assists while serving as the Wizards' primary ball handler. Washington gained financial flexibility and veteran CJ McCollum to mentor its young core. Offensively, removing Poole's isolation-heavy tendencies could enable Brian Keefe's system to emphasize more ball movement and passing. Increased ball movement can create more pressure on defenses and open scoring opportunities for younger talents. Players like Cam Whitmore and Tre Johnson could benefit from additional playmaking responsibilities as scoring and creation are redistributed across the roster.
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