Early Life and Education of John Wall: A Complete Timeline
How education and upbringing influenced the life of John Wall. A timeline of key moments.
John Wall is an American professional basketball player, primarily a point guard. He was the first overall pick in the 2010 NBA draft, selected by the Washington Wizards after a year at the University of Kentucky. Wall became a five-time NBA All-Star (2014-2018) and earned All-NBA Team honors in 2017 while playing for the Wizards. Injuries sidelined him for over two years, leading to a trade to the Houston Rockets in December 2020. He later played for the Los Angeles Clippers before being traded back to the Rockets and subsequently reaching a buyout in February 2023.
1975: Franchise First Triple Overtime
In 1975, the Wizards played their first triple overtime game until February 27, 2014.
September 6, 1990: John Wall Born
On September 6, 1990, Johnathan Hildred Wall Jr. was born in Raleigh, North Carolina.
August 24, 1999: Father's Release from Prison
On August 24, 1999, John Wall's father was released from prison after serving time for armed robbery.
2007: Reebok All-American Camp
In the summer of 2007, Wall attended the Reebok All-American Camp in Philadelphia, scoring 28 points against a team featuring Brandon Jennings.
2008: Elite 24 Hoops Classic
In 2008, Wall played in the Elite 24 Hoops Classic, scoring 10 points and winning co-MVP honors.
May 19, 2009: Commitment to Kentucky
On May 19, 2009, John Wall announced his commitment to attend the University of Kentucky.
2009: High School Senior Year
In 2009, as a fifth-year senior, Wall averaged 19.7 points, nine assists, and over eight rebounds, leading his team to the North Carolina Class 1A state championship game.
April 7, 2010: Declared for NBA Draft
On April 7, 2010, John Wall announced that he would forgo his final three seasons of collegiate eligibility and enter the 2010 NBA draft.
2012: Knee Injury
In 2012, John Wall missed the beginning of the season because of a knee injury.
December 8, 2014: Career High Assists
On December 8, 2014, John Wall recorded 26 points, seven rebounds, three steals and a then career-high 17 assists in a win over the Boston Celtics and dedicated the win to his friend Damiyah Telemaque-Nelson, who had died of cancer earlier that day.
2015: Four Game Losing Streak
During the 2015-16 season, the Wizards went on a four game losing streak, with Wall averaging 15.0 points, 5.5 assists and 2.3 steals per game.
2016: Knee Surgeries
In 2016, John Wall had off-season surgery on both knees and was rested in back-to-back games to limit his minutes.
2019: Injuries
In 2019, John Wall experienced multiple injuries, leading to him missing more than two years of basketball.
March 11, 2020: NBA Season Suspended Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
On March 11, 2020, the 2019–20 NBA season was suspended as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
