John Wall's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of John Wall.

John Wall is an American professional basketball player, primarily a point guard, known for his time with the Washington Wizards. Drafted first overall in 2010 after a year at Kentucky, Wall became a five-time NBA All-Star (2014-2018) and earned All-NBA Team honors in 2017. His career was significantly impacted by injuries starting in 2019, leading to a trade to the Houston Rockets in 2020 after a prolonged absence. He briefly played for the Los Angeles Clippers before being bought out by the Rockets in 2023.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2008: Elite 24 Hoops Classic

In 2008, John Wall played in the Elite 24 Hoops Classic, where he scored 10 points and was named co-MVP along with Dominic Cheek, Maalik Wayns, and Lance Stephenson.

December 29, 2009: Kentucky Single-Game Assist Record

On December 29, 2009, John Wall set the Kentucky single-game assist record with 16 assists against Hartford.

June 25, 2010: John Wall Day in Washington, D.C.

On June 25, 2010, Mayor Adrian Fenty of Washington, D.C., declared June 25 John Wall Day during his Wizards presser.

2010: Las Vegas Summer League MVP

In 2010, John Wall was named the Most Valuable Player of the Las Vegas Summer League.

2011: 2011 Rookie Game MVP

In 2011, John Wall was named 2011 Rookie Game MVP during the 2011 All-Star Weekend.

January 22, 2014: Second Career Triple-Double

On January 22, 2014, John Wall recorded his second career triple-double with 28 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists in a game against the Boston Celtics.

January 30, 2014: Selected as East Reserve for All-Star Game

On January 30, 2014, John Wall was selected as an East reserve for the 2014 NBA All-Star Game.

March 1, 2014: Career High Assists

On March 1, 2014, Wall recorded a then career-high 16 assists, along with 17 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals, in a 122–103 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.

December 8, 2014: Dedicated win to Damiyah Telemaque-Nelson

On December 8, 2014, John Wall recorded 26 points, seven rebounds, three steals and a then career-high 17 assists in a 133–132 double-overtime win over the Boston Celtics. Following the game, Wall dedicated the win to his close friend, six-year-old Damiyah Telemaque-Nelson, who had died of cancer earlier that day.