Official John Wall Appreciation Thread

Post #1 » by **Zonkerbl** » Wed Oct 13, 2010 6:14 pm

Can you believe we don't have one of these yet? I went back to the draft and there's a draft thread but no actual "OMG I love John Wall" thread. Feel free to merge if I missed it.

I mean ok, sure, season hasn't started and it's too early and blah blah blah. Whatever. I think you can seel already that Andray and McGee and Jianlian and all the young guys play harder and better because Wall is there (with all due props to Heinrich and Cassell). Something about him, not just his passing ability and his defense, infects the players around with the desire and ability to excel. I think if McGee and Yi bust out this year it will be largely due to John Wall's inspirational leadership.

He may be a little like Jason Kidd -- never really exploding off the stat sheet but the kind of player everybody wants to play with. You know you will have a culture of winning with him in your organization.

I hereby dedicate this thread to John "Lunchpail" Wall.

zapatasblood · Post #2 » by **zapatasblood** » Wed Oct 13, 2010 6:24 pm

Doesn't he have to achieve something and then retire/traded to get appreciation thread? Isn't this a bit early to open?

Wizards2Lottery · Post #3 » by **Wizards2Lottery** » Wed Oct 13, 2010 6:27 pm

A shrine would be more appropriate.

Post #4 » by **Zonkerbl** » Wed Oct 13, 2010 7:30 pm

No, shrines are for scrubs who for some strange reason are enormously popular despite their ineptitude. Laron Profit, or whatsisname, Mr. Potatohead. Ruffin.

My shrine to Yi may have to be renamed if it turns out he is not teh suck.

sportsshooteral · Post #5 » by **sportsshooteral** » Wed Oct 13, 2010 9:10 pm

I was lucky enough to be on the correct baseline when John Wall had his break away dunk. He is a game changer...no doubt about it!

Soup's Uncle · Post #6 » by **Soup's Uncle** » Thu Oct 14, 2010 12:53 pm

I appreciate John Wall, so I dig this thread. I hope he is a life long Wizard (or Bullet) and becomes a big, big star.

Dat2U · Post #7 » by **Dat2U** » Thu Oct 14, 2010 1:12 pm

I can't believe we actually ended up with John Wall!

I keep pinching myself to see if its real. I'm still waiting for Al-Farouq Aminu or Cole Aldrich to come out in a Wizards uni.

dangermouse · Post #8 » by **dangermouse** » Thu Oct 14, 2010 1:25 pm

i really dig this shirt, but im hesitant to buy it incase someone gives him a better nickname that sticks during the season...

maybe i might get it for christmas though *leaves window open for girlfriend to 'accidentally' see*

fishercob · Post #9 » by **fishercob** » Thu Oct 14, 2010 1:42 pm

sportsshooteral wrote:

I was lucky enough to be on the correct baseline when John Wall had his break away dunk. He is a game changer...no doubt about it!

Thanks for starting this needed thread, Zonk.

The thing that is amazing about this dunk is that it's with Wall's "off" hand! He's a 20 year old rookie and I don't think there are 10 (maybe 5?) other NBA players who can do this.

Marty McFly · Post #10 » by **Marty McFly** » Thu Oct 14, 2010 3:39 pm

I've ♥ John Wall since his high school days. As a Knick fan, I'm jealous that he wears your uniform.

GhostsOfGil · Post #11 » by **GhostsOfGil** » Thu Oct 14, 2010 4:01 pm

been in a few of the chat rooms and he still doesnt really have a nick name that has stuck. we need to do something about that

Post #12 » by **miller31time** » Thu Oct 14, 2010 4:41 pm

I appreciate John Wall.

Marty McFly · Post #13 » by **Marty McFly** » Thu Oct 14, 2010 6:06 pm

zaRdsAndZeRos wrote:been in a few of the chat rooms and he still doesnt really have a nick name that has stuck. we need to do something about that

now that Wade is Batman, i think Flash is fitting for John. 8-)

Soup's Uncle · Post #14 » by **Soup's Uncle** » Thu Oct 14, 2010 8:06 pm

I think "The Great Wall" works. Or uh...maybe a song from "The Wall" by Pink Floyd...maybe just "The Wall"...

Higga · Post #15 » by **Higga** » Thu Oct 14, 2010 8:12 pm

I like Wall Street.

doclinkin · Post #16 » by **doclinkin** » Fri Oct 15, 2010 8:48 am

zaRdsAndZeRos wrote:been in a few of the chat rooms and he still doesnt really have a nick name that has stuck. we need to do something about that

Johnny Ballgame.

Aka Johnny Balls.

I just hope Sammy Cassell teaches him the ten-pound testicle walk.

verbal8 · Post #17 » by **verbal8** » Fri Oct 15, 2010 11:55 am

Higga wrote:I like Wall Street.

Then we might have to endure years of rumors of him signing as FA with the Knicks j/k

20MexicanosIn1Van · Post #18 » by **20MexicanosIn1Van** » Fri Oct 15, 2010 3:38 pm

I like "The Great Wall" myself.

guglielmo23 · Post #19 » by **guglielmo23** » Sat Oct 16, 2010 1:49 am

i apologize for posting a other thread about j wall. i wasnt aware. sorry
im new to realgm
but ive followed and read for years

dobrojim · Post #20 » by **dobrojim** » Sat Oct 16, 2010 3:30 pm

I love Wall's game and am really excited about his future here.
At this point in time I hope he plays his whole career here.

that said, I met him last night at the planholders party at 6 flags.
He wasn't that personable. I also finally met Gil for the first time.
Gil was MUCH more charismatic and friendly. Gil had a big smile
on his face pretty much the whole time I saw him. Wall not so
much.

make of this as much or as little as you wish