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John Wall, five-time All-Star, retires after 11 NBA seasons

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John Wall, five-time All-Star, retires after 11 NBA seasons

By The Associated Press

John Wall is retiring after 11 NBA seasons.

Wall, 34, played most of his career with the Washington Wizards after they made him the first overall pick in the 2010 draft out of Kentucky. The five-time All-Star point guard finishes his NBA career with averages of 18.7 points and 8.9 assists per game.

“Today, I’m stepping off of the court, but not away from the game,” Wall said in a social media post on Aug. 19. “Basketball will always be in my life, and new opportunities present themselves. I feel now is the time to walk confidently into my next chapter.”

John Wall is heading for retirement after more than a decade of playing for multiple NBA teams. Shown here, Wall, in an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets on Dec. 1, 2018, in Washington. The Wizards won 102-88. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Wall played most of his career with the Washington Wizards, but also played for the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Clippers. In his best season, he averaged 23.1 points and 10.7 assists for the Wizards in 2016-17 and was named All-NBA third team.

Wall was one of the fastest, most athletic point guards during his prime — he was the 2014 Slam Dunk champion. He was an elite defender, making the All-Defensive second team in 2015.

This article was originally published by The Associated Press.

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