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John Wall Retires From NBA at 34 After 11 Seasons

The five-time All-Star says he is stepping away from playing to begin a new chapter connected to basketball.

Overview

  • Wall announced his decision Tuesday in a social media video, saying he gave everything to the game.
  • He concludes an 11-season career that began as the 2010 No. 1 pick from Kentucky and included stops with the Wizards, Rockets and Clippers.
  • He finished with career averages of 18.7 points and 8.9 assists per game.
  • His peak featured a 2016–17 All-NBA third-team nod with 23.1 points and 10.7 assists, the 2014 Slam Dunk title and 2015 All-Defensive second team.
  • Injuries, including a ruptured Achilles, limited his later years, and his last NBA game came on Jan. 13, 2023 with the Clippers.