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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.

John Wall en un partido con Los Angeles Clippers de la NBA. Foto: Sports Illustrated
ARCHIVO - Foto del primero de diciembre del 2018, el base de los Wizards de Washington hace un gesto al encestar un triple en el encuentro ante los Nets de Brooklyn. (AP Foto/Nick Wass, Archivo)

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.