Jordan Poole is in his second season with the Washington Wizards.

After a difficult season, Poole is starting the new year strong.

He is averaging 22.5 points, 1.2 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 2.8 steals and 1.2 blocks per game while shooting 44.9% from the field and 45.3% from three points.

Poole is also leading the NBA in steals per game.

The former Michigan star has always been known for his offense, so his improvement on defense is a great sign for Wizards fans.

Via user X @Mo___Wrld: “Jordan Poole deserves some respect as a defender.

The game has slowed down for him…reading plays, staying active in the passing lanes, playing with consistent effort and focus, shifts/awareness has really improved this year.

JP leads the league in steals with 2.8 SPG”

The Wizards recently lost to the Golden State Warriors by a score of 125-112 to fall to 2-4 in their first six games of the new season.

Poole finished the loss with 24 points, one rebound, three assists, three steals and four blocks while shooting 8/20 from the field and 2/10 from three-point range.

After Golden State, they will play their next game Friday night when they visit the Grizzlies in Memphis.

Poole was the 28th pick in the 2019 NBA Draft.

He had spent the first four years of his career with the Warriors.

In the 2022 season, he helped them win the NBA championship.