Washington Wizards superstar John Wall is calling it a career. Wall announced his retirement from the NBA on Tuesday in an emotional video thanking his fans, family and teammates for their support during his 11 years as a player.
Wall said he’s leaving the game with no regrets, saying, “I gave this game everything I had.”
Wall rose to prominence as a high schooler, receiving an invite to the Reebok All-American Camp as a sophomore. He continued to show out during high school, and entered college as one of the top-ranked players in the country.
That ranking turned out to be accurate. Wall spent just one season at the University of Kentucky before going pro. He entered the 2010 NBA Draft, where the Wizards made him the No. 1 overall pick.
He more than lived up to that promise early in his career. Wall was a dominant force in the NBA over his first nine seasons before injuries limited his production.
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