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John Wall Returns to NBA After First Overall Draft Pick Career

Image Source: John Wall @ Instagram

At 34 years old, John Wall appears to be losing faith in the possibility of seizing one last chance to compete in the NBA before he ultimately retires.

This past weekend, he made his broadcasting debut during the G League Winter Showcase in Orlando.

The five-time All-Star hasn’t entirely dismissed the notion of returning to the league, yet he is painfully aware that time is not on his side. As a result, stepping into broadcasting seems to be a sensible choice for him.

“I’m always going to critique myself,” Wall told ESPN. “I can get a lot better. I’m learning more and more, but for me, it’s talking about basketball – what I love to do. It’s what I do when I’m home, watching with my friends and kids.”

While enjoying moments with friends and family, he acknowledges his tendency to analyze the games.

“They’re like, ‘Shut up and let us watch,’” Wall recalled.

His NBA career concluded with the Clippers on January 13, 2023, due to an abdominal strain, and he hasn’t set foot on an NBA court since, even as a free agent. In his final season, he averaged 16.3 points and 6.1 assists.

“You do all you can to take care of yourself, and injuries are still part of the game of basketball,” Wall said. “Yeah, I think about that. The time I had, I enjoyed. I get frustrated at times. But God don’t make no mistakes.”

He hasn’t entirely closed the door on a potential return to the NBA, a move that would undoubtedly be welcomed by fans around the globe.

“It would mean the world,” Wall said about the possibility of being signed by a team. “You want to go out on your own terms. I want to finish it the way I want. If I play my last game, I want to walk off the court my way.”

Image Source: John Wall @ Instagram

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