John Wall is calling it a career.
The former Washington Wizards star announced his retirement from the NBA after 11 seasons in the league.
In an Instagram video, Wall expressed gratitude to his fans, family, and teammates for their support throughout his career.
"Today, I'm stepping off the court, but not away from the game. Basketball will always be in my life, and new opportunities present themselves. I feel now is the time to walk confidently into my next chapter," the 34-year-old wrote.
Wall was selected as the no. 1 overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft out of Kentucky by the Wizards, where he spent his first nine seasons and blossomed into one of the league’s premier guards during his heyday.
His best year came in the 2016-17 season, when the then-26-year-old averaged 23.1 points and 10.7 assists over 78 games, earned All-NBA Third Team honors, and helped the Wizards reach the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Wall appeared poised for another strong run in 2018-19 before injuries struck, limiting him to just 32 games. He later suffered a ruptured Achilles after slipping and falling at home, sidelining him for the entire 2019-20 season.
After his recovery, he was traded to the Houston Rockets, where he averaged 20.6 points and 6.9 assists in 40 games. The two sides eventually agreed to a contract buyout, making Wall a free agent.
He later signed with the Los Angeles Clippers ahead of the 2022-23 season, posting 11.4 points per game in 34 appearances before being traded back to Houston and waived three days later.
In a tribute post, the Wizards called Wall “one of the best players in franchise history.” He retires as Washington’s all-time leader in assists (5,282) and steals (976), and ranks fourth on the franchise’s all-time scoring list with 10,879 points.
