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Was Wizards Guard Snubbed from All-Star Weekend?

With the NBA All-Star break ahead of us, one guard of the Washington Wizards appear to be snubbed from participation
Tyrone Montgomery|
May 10, 2011; Washington, DC, USA; Banners with the new Washington Wizards colors and logos are unfurled during the unveiling of the new uniforms and logos at the Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images
May 10, 2011; Washington, DC, USA; Banners with the new Washington Wizards colors and logos are unfurled during the unveiling of the new uniforms and logos at the Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images | Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images

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The entire NBA is set to take some time off with the NBA All-Star weekend ahead of us. The Washington Wizards are ready to do so as well, including guard Jordan Poole.

Jordan Poole has been working hard and playing extremely well for the Wizards, seemingly becoming the face of the franchise. He has been shooting the ball effectively from the field, particularly behind the three-point line. In just February, he has had two 40-point games. The other night against the Indiana Pacers, he scored 42 points as he made six three-point shots in that game.

This is a walk in the park for Jordan Poole. In December of last year, he made nine three-pointers in a win against the Denver Nuggets. With the ability to shoot the ball in an elite manner, you would think that Jordan Poole would be participating in the NBA Three-Point Contest. However, it feels like he is a snub when it comes to that festivity.

Instead, the NBA decided to invite Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks), Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons), Darius Garland (Cleveland Cavaliers), Tyler Herro (Miami Heat), Buddy Hield (Golden State Warriors), Cameron Johnson (Brooklyn Nets), Damian Lillard (Milwaukee Bucks), and Norman Powell (LA Clippers). If there was one player who Poole should have replaced from the list, it has to be Cameron Johnson.

The fact that the Wizards have the worst record in the league may be the ultimate factor as to why Poole didn't receive an invitation to compete in the three-point contest. However, the NBA has made a mistake because Jordan Poole can light it up in the blink of an eye. Jordan Poole has been snubbed from giving the world a good show for the NBA All-Star weekend.

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Tyrone Montgomery
TYRONE MONTGOMERY

Tyrone Montgomery Jr has covered the NBA, NFL, and NCAA Sports since 2017 where he has engaged in color commentary, writing articles, interviewing of both players and coaches, photography, videography, and even the recording of multiple podcasts as well. This has shown to be a strong passion of his as he continues along this path covering the Washington Wizards

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