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. 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.

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

2008: Elite 24 Hoops Classic

In 2008, Wall played in the Elite 24 Hoops Classic, scoring 10 points and winning co-MVP honors.

December 29, 2009: Kentucky Assist Record

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

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

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

2010: Drafted #1 Overall

In 2010, John Wall was drafted as the first overall pick by the Washington Wizards after playing for the Kentucky Wildcats.

2010: Las Vegas Summer League MVP

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

2011: Named Rookie Game MVP

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

January 30, 2014: First All-Star Selection

On January 30, 2014, John Wall was selected as an Eastern Conference reserve for the 2014 NBA All-Star Game, marking his first All-Star selection.

2014: NBA All-Star

In 2014, John Wall was selected as an NBA All-Star, starting a streak that lasted until 2018.

January 22, 2015: Named All-Star Starter

On January 22, 2015, John Wall was named an Eastern Conference starter for the 2015 NBA All-Star Game, earning his first starting gig.

January 2, 2017: Eastern Conference Player of the Week

On January 2, 2017, John Wall was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played Monday, December 26 through Sunday, January 1.

May 2017: Brand Ambassador for New Era Caps

In May 2017, John Wall signed on as a brand ambassador for New Era caps.

September 22, 2017: Kentucky Athletics Hall of Fame Induction

On September 22, 2017, John Wall was inducted into the University of Kentucky Athletics Hall of Fame.

2017: All-NBA Team

In 2017, John Wall was named to the All-NBA Team.

November 26, 2018: Wall Passes Unseld on Scoring List

On November 26, 2018, in a 135–131 overtime win over the Houston Rockets, John Wall passed Wes Unseld for third place on the franchise career scoring list.