John Wall retires from NBA at 34
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John Wall was on top of the world when he signed a $171 million supermax contract with the Washington Wizards in 2017. However, when the ink dried on one of the biggest contracts in NBA history,
Wall, who officially retired on Tuesday, is joining the Prime Video studio crew as the streaming service enters its first season carrying NBA broadcasts as part of an 11-year rights deal.
John Wall is retiring after 11 NBA seasons. Wall, 34, played most of his career with the Washington Wizards after they made him the first overall pick in the 2010 draft out of Kentucky. The five-time All-Star point guard finishes his NBA career with averages of 18.7 points and 8.9 assists per game.
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John Wall, a five-time NBA All-Star who spent the majority of his career with the Washington Wizards, announced his retirement from pro basketball.