John Wall Announces Retirement

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss John Wall's retirement.

Yesterday, John Wall publicly announced his retirement from professional basketball after an 11-season NBA career. Wall retires a five-time All-Star and spent most of his career with the Washington Wizards, also playing for the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Clippers before retiring. Wall averaged 18.7 points and 8.9 assists per game in his career, solidifying his reputation as a dynamic point guard. NBA.com echoed the sentiment, noting: “Today, I’m stepping off of the court, but not away from the game … I feel now is the time to walk confidently into my next chapter.” Wall joined Prime Video’s NBA broadcast team, working alongside big names like Blake Griffin, Dirk Nowitzki, Dwyane Wade, Steve Nash, and Candace Parker as they launch their new NBA coverage.