For a 5-time NBA All-Star, getting a team shouldn’t be a big issue. But that is far from the case for John Wall. The 14-year veteran is ready to return to the league after a year’s absence, and for that, he is ready to go to any length.
During his appearance on “Podcast P with Paul George,” Wall stated the importance of playing in the league in his life. The former Clippers guard continued to add, “I know a lot of these teams have a lot of young guys on the team. They don’t have a lot of vets. I think you need those vets in the locker room. That’s what teams are missing. I’m willing to accept any role it is to be on a team. If it’s playing, not playing, being in the Udonis Halsem role. Anything like that. I just wanna be in an NBA jersey again because I know how much the game means to me, how much I still have left.”
Having been on and off the court multiple times, Wall knows how tough the NBA journey is. The veteran guard is ready to accept any role that comes his way just to stay.
Wall started his NBA journey as the first overall pick, but his injuries took a toll on him. After spending a decade with the Wizards, the Kentucky graduate hopped on to the Rockets for two seasons (2020–2022). Soon, he found his new home, the Clippers, but he couldn’t survive for long there before going back to the LA side and then ended up missing an entire season.
Why John Wall Was Absent in 2023–24 Season?
John Wall was expected to flourish as an outstanding talent in the league, but his injuries ruined his career graph. During his time with the Wizards, he suffered a knee injury that ruled him out of the court for a long time, but he did come back.
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However, his abdominal injury in mid-Jan. 2023, when he returned to the Rockets, ended his chances of appearing on the hardwood this season. No teams were interested in taking Wall as his playing style had diminished, and he went unsigned.
The situation still remains the same for Wall. During the offseason, when franchises are looking forward to fixing their rosters by adding prospects who would help them build a better future, there lies fewer opportunities for the injury-prone 33-year-old
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