John Wall was once among the most exciting players in the NBA when he played for the Washington Wizards.
The Kentucky legend last played in the league during the 2022-23 season when he appeared in 34 games for the LA Clippers.
On Tuesday night, the 2025-26 NBA season is tipping off with a game between the Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder.
John Wall Announces Latest Career Move
Before the game began, Wall announced that he will be working with NBATV this season.
Wall wrote (via Instagram): “Catch me on @nbatv this season as part of The Association team‼️🤝🏾”
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Several former NBA players left comments on Wall’s post.
Isiah Thomas: “🔥🔥🔥”
Quentin Richardson: “🔥🔥🔥🔥”
Kenyon Martin, DeMar DeRozan, Jonathan Kuminga, Lou Williams and Troy Daniels were among the NBA players to like his post.
Wall officially retired from playing basketball over the offseason.
Via Bleacher Report (in August): “Breaking: John Wall has announced he is retiring from basketball after 11 seasons in the NBA, per @ShamsCharania 👏5x NBA All-Star 👏All-NBA Third Team 👏NBA All-Defensive Second Team 👏NBA All-Rookie First Team 👏NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion 👏SEC Player of the Year What a career 🔥”
Wall was the first pick in the 2010 NBA Draft after one season of college basketball.
He played for the Wizards, Rockets and Clippers over 11 seasons.
His career averages were 18.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, 8.9 assists and 1.6 steals per contest while shooting 43.0% from the field and 32.2% from the three-point range in 647 games.
Via The Washington Wizards (in August): “One of our franchise all-time greats. The definition of an era. A lasting legacy. A forever Wizard. Congratulations on your retirement, @JohnWall 💙”
While Wall never reached the NBA Finals, he was named to five All-Star Games.
In addition, he led the Wizards to the playoffs four times.
Via @statdefender: “Most Assists In The Clutch In Each NBA Regular Season From 2015-2025 : 1. John Wall — 44 (2016-17) 2. Ricky Rubio — 38 (2015-16) 3. Russell Westbrook — 37 (2017-18) 3. Trae Young — 37 (2024-25) 5. Russell Westbrook — 34 (2020-21) 5. Chris Paul — 34 (2021-22) 7. Russell Westbrook — 33 (2018-19) 7. Luka Doncic — 33 (2022-23) 9. LeBron James — 32 (2019-20) 10. Coby White — 29 (2023-24)”
