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John Wall Announces Retirement After 11 NBA Seasons

The five-time All-Star says he is stepping off the court but not away from the game.

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Jan 22, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; LA Clippers guard John Wall (11) warms up before the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the LA Clippers at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo

Overview

  • Wall revealed his decision in a social-media video on Aug. 19, thanking family, teammates and fans and saying he will remain involved in basketball.
  • Drafted No. 1 by Washington in 2010, he earned five straight All-Star selections from 2014–18, made All-NBA in 2017, and leaves as the Wizards’ career leader in assists and steals.
  • A series of leg injuries, including a torn Achilles, derailed his later years; he last appeared in 34 games for the Clippers in the 2022–23 season after stints with the Rockets and Wizards.
  • He finished with 647 regular-season games and career averages of 18.7 points, 8.9 assists and 4.2 rebounds.
  • The Wizards lauded him as a franchise great in a tribute post, while the New York Post reports he is set to join Prime Video’s NBA studio coverage and separate reports indicate Washington is signing Skal Labissiere.