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Five-Time All-Star Makes Honest Statement on NBA Comeback Attempt

This former NBA All-Star and LA Clippers guard opened up about his desire to reenter the league

Joey Linn

Dec 8, 2022; Miami, Florida, USA; LA Clippers guard John Wall (11) shoots over Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) during the second half at FTX Arena.
Dec 8, 2022; Miami, Florida, USA; LA Clippers guard John Wall (11) shoots over Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) during the second half at FTX Arena. / Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
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Five-time NBA All-Star John Wall is still hoping for another opportunity in the league. Last playing for the LA Clippers during the 2021-22 season, Wall has continued to train in hopes of landing with another NBA team.

Wall had mixed results in his one season with the Clippers, averaging 11.4 points and 5.2 assists in 22.2 minutes per game, but doing so on just 40.8 percent from the field. Traded to the Houston Rockets at the deadline, Wall was waived and did not receive another NBA contract.

One of the top NBA point guards in his prime, Wall made five-straight All-Star appearances with the Washington Wizards from 2014-2018.

During an appearance on The Knuckleheads Podcast, Wall opened up about his desire to still play in the NBA.

"I’m not giving up on my dreams to get back into the league," Wall said.

LA Clippers guard John Wall
Nov 25, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; LA Clippers guard John Wall (11) reacts against the Denver Nuggets in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. / Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Wall also spoke on staying ready for an opportunity, and why he believes the league needs more veteran players.

"I just put my mindset to I still love the game," Wall said. "I still want to work... Until the day I feel like I don't want to put the work in, that's when I'll give it up."

On being a good veteran, Wall added, "I think the league is missing a lot of vets. They can use a lot of vets to help young guys out. I said it recently, I'm cool with any role... I know I can help a team win, I know I can help a team play, but if my role is to come in and be a Udonis Haslem role and just be a great vet and talk to the young guys and teach them, I'm okay with that."

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Joey Linn
JOEY LINN

Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time across multiple platforms, primarily serving as a credentialed Clippers beat writer.

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