John Wall’s halftime message to Washington fans will fire them up
John Wall had a fiery message to the home crowd during Washington’s halftime Wizards vs. Milwaukee Bucks match on Thursday night.
Wall attended the game as Washington dedicated a night of celebration for him. He represented the franchise for 10 seasons from 2010 to 2020, giving them their best years in the modern NBA era.
Wall gave a halftime speech to the crowd, who paid tribute to his remarkable career. While his jersey has yet to hit the rafters, the former star fullback had a a clear message of his appreciation to the city.
“I love you all. This is my town. This is still my house!” Wall said, according to reporter Josh Robbins.
How John Wall played during his NBA career with the Wizards
John Wall will always have the respect of the Wizards community, especially for his impact on the franchise in the 2010s.
Wall elevated the Wizards from lottery status to playoff contenders, leading them to the postseason four times. 2014 and 2017 marked their best years with him leading the offense, reaching the Eastern Semifinals as they came one win away from the Eastern Conference Finals in 2017. However, they lost in Game 7 to the Boston Celtics during that streak.
Wall earned five All-Star selections, made one All-NBA team in 2017 and one All-Defensive team in 2015. In 573 total appearances with Washington, he averaged 19 points, 9.2 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 1.7 steals per game. He shot 43.3% from the field, including 32.4% from beyond the arc and 78.1% from the free throw line.
Although Washington never made a deep playoff run, they enjoyed strong seasons with Wall wowing crowds with his elite play and athleticism. His peak years were ones to marvel at as the Wizards hope to build on the success he gave them in the 2010s and help the franchise return to relevance in the 2020s.
2026-01-30 04:18:00
