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In the world of basketball, controversy and comparison are eternal topics. Recently, the comparison of the two players has sparked a lively discussion. On the one hand, we have Poole, a talented player whose performances have garnered a lot of attention from fans and commentators this season. On the other hand, Brunson, an obscure draft pick, is gradually becoming a key figure for the team.
Poole averaged 20 per game when he played for the Warriors last season. 4 points. His move has raised expectations among fans, who believe Poole will prove himself against the new team, the Wizards. However, the reality is quite different. Poole has played in 34 games for the Wizards this season, averaging just 16 of the 29 minutes he has played per game. 3 points, 2. 4 rebounds and 3. 6 assists. This is in stark contrast to his brilliant record with the Warriors. He shot just 40 from the field and from three-point range. 7% and 31%, while the free-throw percentage reached 86. 7%。 Despite this, his true shooting percentage is 52 percent, which ranks 256th in the league, while his net efficiency is minus 16, which is the fourth lowest in the league. The most disappointing thing is that he averages a plus/minus of -10 per game. 1. Become the penultimate in the league.
Brunson's situation is quite different. As the No. 33 pick in 2018, Brunson gradually made his mark on the Knicks. This season, he averaged 25 per game. 7 points, 3. 8 rebounds and 6. 3 assists. His performance was impressive, shooting 47 from three. 6%、43。 9% and 83. 2%。 Brunson's contract is 4 years 1. $0.4 billion, compared to Poole's 4-year contract1. $2.8 billion up to 1. $400 million. After becoming the new core of the Knicks, Brunson was seen as a cost-effective player, while Poole became the representative of high salaries and low energy.
Brunson's progress has been particularly remarkable. Last season, in the Mavericks, he averaged 16 per game. 3 points, 3. 9 rebounds and 4. 8 assists. Poole also performed well with the Warriors during the same period, averaging 18 per game. 5 points, 3. 4 rebounds and 4 assists. However, it seems that Poole has not been able to adapt to the new environment after the transfer, and his performance has fallen far short of the expectations of fans and pundits alike.
Poole's inconsistent performance and contrast to Brunson became a hot topic. The Wizards' overall performance was also poor, with just 6 wins and 29 losses in the regular season, placing them second to last in the East. In the face of high-intensity pressing, Poole often made mistakes. Brunson, on the other hand, has been particularly good in the playoffs, especially in the Knicks' game against the Heat, where he scored more than 30 points in four of his six games, including 41 in one game.
Poole's salary comparison with Brunson has also generated a lot of discussion. Poole's salary will increase from $27.5 million in 2023-24 to $34.1 million in 2027. Brunson's contract expires in 2026, at which point he will receive $24.9 million. This salary gap has sparked further discussions about the value of the two players.
Basketball: Poole's challenge and Brunson's rise
Entering the middle of the basketball season, fans mixed expectations and disappointments for Poole. Poole's stellar accomplishments with the Warriors seem to be a thing of the past, and his performance with the Wizards fell far short of expectations. Despite having unlimited fire, his scoring has slipped. In the last 5 games, he has scored 10, 2, 8, 13 and 5 points, totaling just 38 points. That performance is similar to his average of 20 per game when he was with the Warriors. 4 points are far from the same. Fans and commentators began to question whether Poole was a good fit for the Wizards, and some even joked that he was "leading the league" in this way.
Brunson, meanwhile, is getting brighter and brighter with the Knicks. He gradually became the centerpiece of the team, averaging 25 points per game this season. 7 points, far ahead of Poole. Brunson shot 43 from three-point range. 9% and 83 free throw percentage. 2%, which plays a key role in the team. The contrast between his consistent performance and Poole's ups and downs has become a focus of discussion among fans.
On social media, fans and analysts alike expressed disappointment with Poole's performance. NABA LOWE EVEN COMMENTED: "THE WIZARDS ARE A BAD TEAM, POOLE IS ACTUALLY AVERAGING FEWER POINTS PER GAME THAN LAST SEASON, AND THEIR GAME IS UGLY!" AND ON THE OTHER HAND, GARNETT HAS PRAISED POOLE AND SAID THAT HE HAS THE POTENTIAL TO BECOME THE NEXT HARDEN, BUT GARNETT IS ALSO DISAPPOINTED TO SEE POOLE'S CURRENT PERFORMANCE.
Poole's poor performance not only affected his reputation, but also affected the Wizards' overall record. This season, the Wizards finished the regular season with just 6 wins and 29 losses, the second-to-last in the East. Poole's stats are also unsatisfactory, reflecting his struggles on the field.
Despite Poole's poor performance, he still has the support of the fans. He was traded by the Warriors to the Wizards last offseason, and many fans are hoping that he can prove himself in his new environment. Poole himself has repeatedly emphasized that the Wizards are his team. But to this day, he is still looking for a path back to the top.
Poole's comparison with Brunson is not only a rivalry between the two players, but also a reflection of the unpredictability of basketball. The prospects of both players are very different, but they are both fighting for their basketball careers. Poole's challenge and Brunson's rise have been a major attraction in basketball this season.