Jordan Poole’s performance against the Knicks thrilled NBA fans

On Friday night, the Washington Wizards played their final preseason game when they took on the New York Knicks.

The Wizards won by a score of 118-117 and finished the preseason with a 2-3 record in five games.

Jordan Poole had 16 points, one rebound and five assists while shooting 6/10 from the field and 3/5 from three-point range in just 18 minutes.

Many NBA fans were impressed with his performance (h/t Hoop Central).

@spianch: “SPREAD THE NEWS, JORDAN POOLE IS BACK”

@welovepadrino: “You put him in a good system, he could be a great star”

@BarcolaTime: “Revenge season is approaching”

@FriscoDubs: “Imagine if he played for the Warriors…oh wait.”

@Wallybebippin: “Poole comeback szn”

@7saile_2: “Jordan Poole should be taken seriously”

@WhatSeperatesU: “Warriors gave away 15 years of future for nothing lol”

Poole is entering his second year with the Wizards.

He finished last season with averages of 17.4 points, 2.7 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 41.3% from the field and 32.6% from beyond the arc in 78 games Three-point range shot.

The Wizards will open the regular season on October 24th when they host Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics.

Last year they were the 14th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 15-67 record.

They have missed the NBA playoffs three straight seasons.

Poole was the 28th pick in the 2019 NBA Draft out of Michigan.

The 2022 NBA champion is entering his sixth season (he also spent four years with the Golden State Warriors).