John Wall announces retirement
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The NBA world saw 5-time All-Star John Wall announce his retirement. The former star of the Washington Wizards played 11 years in the league--missing a season due to injury and another because he was too productive for the Houston Rockets in 2022--and averaged 18.7 points, 8.9 assists, and 4.2 rebounds in his career.
Washington selected Wall at No. 1 overall in 2010 after he spent one season with the Kentucky Wildcats. He was part of head coach John Calipari's first recruiting class in 2009. The five-time NBA All-Star's last action in the league came during the 2022-23 campaign when he appeared in 34 games for the LA Clippers.
The Wizards took Wall No. 1 overall in 2010, but he already had his name in pop culture. He was that special. And with the Wizards, at least as long as his health allowed, he stayed that special. On Tuesday, Wall announced his retirement from the NBA, ending an incredible journey that could've been even better.
When we think of the Washington Wizards franchise in the NBA, who do you think of first? Some of you may think of John Wall. Wall feels like the one that got aw