Former No. 1 overall pick and five-time NBA All-Star **[John Wall](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/w/walljo01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&utm_campaign=2025-08-19_bbr)** has announced his retirement, publishing a video on social media to confirm his decision ([Instagram link](https://www.instagram.com/p/DNinStPv2sI/?hl=en)).
_“I’ve been chasing a ball since I could barely walk. Driveways, parks, packed gyms, 5:00 am workouts,”_ Wall said over a video montage of his career highlights. _“I gave this game everything I had, from Raleigh to Kentucky to the league. Every jersey I’ve worn meant more than just wins and stats. It was about representing something bigger, and it’s something I couldn’t do without you._
_“To my family, my mom especially, thank you for all your sacrifices. I hope I made you proud. To my teammates, trainers, and coaches, thank you for believing in me. And to the fans, you made me feel unstoppable._
_“Today I’m stepping off the court, but not away from the game. Basketball will always be in my life. As new opportunities present themselves, I feel now is the time to walk confidently into my next chapter. Thank you for every cheer, every moment. Retired, but never done, I’m doing it the Wall way.”_
More to come…