In September 2024, before the start of the regular season therefore, the GM of WizardsWill Dawkins, who was still talking about deconstruction and foundations before mentioning a reconstruction for the franchise, said this: “Are we going to make enormous progress?” No doubt not immediately. But in terms of efforts, intentions, it will be better. »»
Four months later, we can argue that the leader had seen right for the first part of his sentence, but had clearly got the second. With only 6 wins on the clock and especially two series of 16 linge in a row, the Wizards are struggling to see. Talking about deconstruction seems fair, but it is mainly adversaries who deconstruct, evening after evening, very, very weak training …
23, 23, 17, 10, 10, 22, 24 and 38. These are not the points scored by Jordan Poole recently, but the differences in the last seven defeats. So not only do Washington players lose a lot, but they lose a lot. They said how difficult the reverse is difficult for morale, but is it not also a problem for the franchise? With a possible culture of defeat that could settle.
How to progress when you are constantly slapling?
“I don't believe that for us”, answers Brian Keefe. “I believe in character in our locker room, in our franchise. Nobody fled to our situation. We do not hide from the disappointment of our level of play lately. But I believe 100% in people who direct this franchise and I believe in our players. Sometimes we live difficult periods and we will answer with resilience. I know it. »»
Difficult currently to imagine a reaction since it is necessary to remember that, last season, the Wizards had already lost 16 matches in a row, between January 15 and March 6, 2024. They therefore have three black series in the legs, in A year, and have managed to chain three victories in a row only once since October 2023 …
But Jordan Poole believes that you have to continue playing the matches until the end even when, for example this Thursday evening against the Lakers, the game is folded for long minutes. These moments could serve later.
“Regardless of the scoring, these are moments to repeat things,” Indicates the 2022 NBA champion with the Warriors. “We don't care if the opposing team thinks that we are crazy to get a basket four seconds from the end when there are 40 points apart. We don't care. You have to use this because it can help the next game, for next season, or for two years. »»
