May 29, 2019; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Jeremy Lin (17) addresses the media during media day for the 2019 NBA Finals at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Knicks Legend Jeremy Lin Writes Heartfelt Note To John Wall

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Aug 20, 2025 10:48 AM ET

John Wall will go down as one of the best point guards in NBA history.

The Washington Wizards legend played 11 seasons in the league (and one year of college basketball at Kentucky).

This week, Wall announced that he is retiring from basketball.

Retired but never done. Doing it the #WallWay pic.twitter.com/s1pX9afHfL
— John Wall (@JohnWall) August 19, 2025

Many people around the NBA world reacted to the news on social media.

One person who made a post was former New York Knicks star Jeremy Lin.

His message had over 32,000 likes in ten hours.

Lin wrote: "Congrats on retirement@johnwall!

Appreciate all you brought to the game of basketball. You always had big presence, aura and personality, and I mean that in the best way.

I'll forever appreciate the battles on-court and the way you made me show up w the best version of myself for fear of being dominated. Idk you personally, but have so much respect for your career and all you've accomplished. Not just on -court but your commitment to the youth and your community.

You're forever a legend #WallWay"