Former Washington Wizards guard John Wall has announced his retirement.
In a video posted on social media, Wall said it was time to move on to the next chapter of his life after an 11-year career.
“I gave this game everything I had,” Wall said in a video posted on social media.
Retired but never done. Doing it the #WallWay pic.twitter.com/s1pX9afHfL
— John Wall (@JohnWall) August 19, 2025
The first overall pick of the 2010 NBA Draft made five All-Star teams while in D.C., helping lead the Wizards to four playoff berths from 2014-18.
Wall was traded for Russell Westbrook in 2020 after playing nine seasons in D.C.
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