The turning point of Poole's tenure in Washington was Keefe's decision to make Poole the team's sixth man last season.

Jordan Poole’s rocky first season with the Washington Wizards hit perhaps its lowest point. Amid a campaign that raised questions about his on-court efficiency and off-court demeanor, then-interim coach Brian Keefe removed Poole from the starting lineup.

Jordan Poole is having a career season and has played at an All-Star level for the Washington Wizards, but who's responsible for his success? Poole Worked on H

Wizards guard Bub Carrington has emerged as one of the top rookies, and coach Brian Keefe can see a vast improvement in his game.