Nov 25, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; LA Clippers guard John Wall (11) reacts against the Denver Nuggets in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

John Wall Joins NBA Legend Dwayne Wade in New Venture After Retirement

Originally posted on Los Angeles Clippers on SI
By Grant Mona | Last updated Aug 20, 2025 1:12 PM ET

John Wall's NBA career was one of promise, flash, and unfortunate injuries. The five-time All-Star was one of the most electrifying players in the NBA after he was drafted first overall by the Washington Wizards in 2010.

He only finished second in Rookie of the Year voting because of the fantastic rookie year by Clippers legend Blake Griffin, but was named to the All-Rookie First Team. That sparked an illustrious run for Wall.

One of our franchise all-time greats.
The definition of an era.
A lasting legacy.
A forever Wizard.

Congratulations on your retirement, @JohnWall pic.twitter.com/cdIqIw0WpT
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) August 19, 2025

He won the Slam Dunk Contest in 2014, led the Wizards to the playoffs for the first time in six years in the same season, and was selected to his first All-Star game.

Eleven seasons and five All-Star appearances later, Wall announced his retirement from the game of basketball. Now, he is taking up a new venture post-career, and it will undoubtedly keep Wall around the NBA.

Wall Joins A Star-Studded Crew

The 2025-2026 season will be the inaugural year for Amazon Prime Video as a streaming service for the NBA, as part of a new 11-year media rights deal.

Amazon Prime has collected a star-studded lineup of former NBA players, legends, and media personalities for its coverage, and former Clippers guard John Wall now adds to that.

We're excited to welcome @JohnWall to the #NBAonPrime family! pic.twitter.com/5jw4gBkHe5
— NBA on Prime (@NBAonPrime) August 20, 2025

NBA on Prime announced on social media that Wall will be an analyst on the service, joining the likes of NBA legends Dwyane Wade, Dirk Nowitzki, Steve Nash, Blake Griffin, Udonis Haslem, and Candace Parker.

Streaming Will Dominate NBA Coverage In 2025-2026

The addition of newly retired John Wall to the crew will allow him to continue his connection to the game of basketball, and with his high basketball IQ, it will help provide insight to current players.

Amazon's NBA team for next season includes:

• Steve Nash
• Stan Van Gundy
• Ian Eagle and Kevin Harlan
• Dwyane Wade and Candace Parker
• Taylor Rooks, Blake Griffin, Dirk Nowitzki pic.twitter.com/ZCAgoVgbOn
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) April 30, 2025

Prime Video will be the exclusive game provider for Friday Night games, with other national games on Thursday and Saturday later on in the season.

The network will also include all games from the NBA Cup, the Play-In Tournament and some first and second-round matchups in the NBA playoffs in 2026.

The 2025-26 NBA schedule will have more nationally broadcast games than ever — a reflection of the new 11-year, $76 billion media rights deal that kicks in this fall.

Here's how you can watch the 247 games on national TV this season: pic.twitter.com/K9xjFHVzDy
— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) August 14, 2025

TNT is no longer a broadcast partner with the NBA, so ESPN, NBC, and Amazon Prime are the three big carriers for games and coverage to begin the NBA's new media deal.

As young talent continues to enter the league and the NBA transitions into a new era, the way the league is presented and covered will change. Beginning in 2025, streaming services and subscription-based content will be introduced to better accommodate modern technology and appeal to a younger audience.

This article first appeared on Los Angeles Clippers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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