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John Wall Retires From NBA After 11 Seasons

The five-time All-Star frames the move as a transition to new roles in basketball.

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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
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Overview

  • Wall announced his decision in a social-media video on Aug. 19, saying he is stepping off the court but not away from the game.
  • The 2010 No. 1 pick out of Kentucky became the face of the Wizards, earning five straight All-Star selections and All-NBA Third Team honors in 2017.
  • Chronic knee and heel issues and a ruptured Achilles dramatically limited his late-career availability, including missing the entire 2019–20 season.
  • After Washington traded him to Houston in December 2020, he played 40 games for the Rockets, sat out 2021–22, and last appeared in 34 games for the Clippers in 2022–23.
  • The Wizards lauded him as an all-time franchise great, and Wall retires with 647 regular-season games and career averages of 18.7 points and 8.9 assists as fans discuss potential jersey honors.