John Wall has announced his retirement from professional basketball after 11 seasons in the NBA, predominantly with the Washington Wizards. He was selected as the first overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft and achieved notable accolades including five All-Star appearances. Wall finished his career with averages of 18.7 points and 8.9 assists per game. His career included recognition as a Slam Dunk champion and All-NBA third team. Injuries limited his performance in recent years, preventing him from playing in the last two seasons.
John Wall played most of his NBA career with the Washington Wizards after being the first overall pick in 2010, finishing with averages of 18.7 points and 8.9 assists.
Wall announced his retirement on social media, stating, 'Today, I'm stepping off of the court, but not away from the game,' reflecting on basketball's continued importance in his life.
Throughout his career, Wall was recognized for his athleticism, becoming the 2014 Slam Dunk champion and earning All-NBA honors in his best season averaging 23.1 points.
In the latter part of his career, Wall struggled with injuries, failing to play more than half the games in any of the last six seasons.
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