John Wall recently made the announcement that he has retired from playing pro basketball.
The former All-Star played 11 seasons in the NBA (most recently during the 2022-23 season).
Wall wrote (via X): "Retired but never done. Doing it the #WallWay"
Retired but never done. Doing it the #WallWay pic.twitter.com/s1pX9afHfL
— John Wall (@JohnWall) August 19, 2025
Following the news of his retirement, Wall made the announcement that he already has a new job lined up for the 2025-26 season.
Wall wrote (via X): "A new chapter‼️"
A new chapter‼️ pic.twitter.com/Y4YrB5CA8m
— John Wall (@JohnWall) August 20, 2025
Wall had already being doing television last season for NBA TV.
Via Front Office Sports: "A day after retiring from the NBA, John Wall has joined Amazon Prime's NBA broadcast team as an analyst."
A day after retiring from the NBA, John Wall has joined Amazon Prime's NBA broadcast team as an analyst. pic.twitter.com/y7qS8xMaNi
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) August 20, 2025
Wall was the first pick in the 2010 NBA Draft after an incredible freshman year at Kentucky.
He made the All-Star Game five times in a row (from 2014-18).
During the 2017 season (at 26), Wall had averages of 23.1 points, 4.2 rebounds, 10.7 assists and 2.0 steals per contest while shooting 45.1% from the field in 78 games.
Via @WizardsMuse1: "john wall was the city
john wall was the leader of the best wizards era since the 70s
john wall still reps the wizards/dc
john wall is the best wizard ever
we have to retire 2"
Wall also spent time with the LA Clippers and Houston Rockets at the end of his career.
Via @ChuckDouglas_: "John Wall.. What a Career!
- 5x All-Star
- All NBA
- All Defense
- Wizards leader in assists
- Wizards leader in steals"
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