John Wall OUT for 12 months; Ruptured Achilles

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That's a great vision for John, man -- I hope it's exactly correct, right on the money, & above all sustainable for him.

(Also... welcome back! Glad to read your words again! Be here for the long haul please. We need you.)

[Chocolate City Jordanaire]

I think John really had to look at him self and accept that he isn't ever going to be the best player in the NBA or the best pg or even the best player on the team. I think he wants a ring. The only way he gets mentioned in names with the greats is if he wins a ring and I think that's all he cares about now .

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Actually I think that he still thinks all of those things except for the best player in the league but the difference is that he's going to go about proving it the right way by being mature, not going out, dieting, studying the game more, and being a better leader and mentor.

I used to always say that I wish that I could tell a guy like Blatche that pro careers are short and you can be satisfied with being in the league and making more money than anyone in the world but there will come a point where you will look back and ask yourself did I really do all that I can do to be the best version of yourself and that will eat at your soul.

Wall got a big nba name and crazy money. He was comfortable, satisfied, and got content. Then when your team sucks, you get hurt, and everyone calls you an overrated, overpaid bum who has crippled the franchise , that is extremely humbling. Then add that to you being hurt, older, and realizing that you only have a few more years to do what you love, you get a different perspective.

Basically Wall has a 2nd chance, almost like Vick without the dog fighting. He will be much more mature, a much better student, and he genuinely wants to be a positive mentor instead of an overpaid, finger pointing cry baby and that will really be big for us. Add that to him being able to sit, watch, and coach, I think that he will be a much smarter player.

He hit rock bottom and it humbled him. He realizes now all that a guy like LeBron puts into being where he is at. He seen Kobe change, he's seen him and his mother pass. It changes you and you don't want to take anything for granted even if you are set for life. He sees a real PG and leader like CP3 keeping okc in the mix. Forget his peers, now it's new guns like Trae, Luka, and Ja. He might not dominate or win but it won't be because he didn't check every box on the things that he can control

Great post!

I'm looking forward to Wall's retturn.

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The tank is strong

[gambitx777]

I mean if they naturally play into a play off spot I think we will see him come back off the bench when we get sweeped by the bucks.

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[TheBabyMaker]

John Wall coming off the bench. LMAO, never happen. As far as team tanking? that ship sailed when they let go IT. No more tanking now. get over it. Some of these guys are fighting for jobs. I don't blame them just for the sake of some lowly fans wanting a higher draft pick.

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[Ruzious]

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Wow, that's a big statement by Tommy. He better be right.

[nate33]

Tommy mentioned something interesting in that podcast. He felt that the team played much better defense after they made some Trade Deadline trades (i.e. after unloading Isaiah Thomas).

He's right.

The Wizards' DRtg prior to dumping Thomas was 117.7, which is the worst in the league and the worst of all time. After dumping Thomas, the Wizards posted a DRtg of 112.3. That's respectable, good enough to be the 21st best defense in the league.

It's only a 14-game sample size so I'm not sure it's representative. But it's something, I guess. And that improvement is with Thomas' minutes being replaced by Ish and Napier - not exactly a murderer's row of defenders. Wall could be (should be?) a considerably better defender than those guys.

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That was a terrific interview. Lots of info, lots to chew on.

And... for better or worse, we will be masticating for a very long time!

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That was a terrific interview. Lots of info, lots to chew on.

And... for better or worse, we will be masticating for a very long time!

I mean, it’s a pandemic — what else is there to do? Eat, drink, and masticate. That’s how our days go.