The NBA is Forcing Players into Retirement

This week's "Fumble of the Week" is deeply personal as we explore the NBA's treatment of John Wall. Known for his dedication on and off the court, Wall's career has been marked by exceptional skill and community involvement. Despite this, his journey has faced abrupt interruptions, with a forced hiatus due to injuries and a cold reception upon readiness to return, culminating in a standoff with the Houston Rockets. As Wall expresses a desire to contribute and mentor in the league, we'll discuss the broader implications of his situation, reflecting on how the NBA handles veteran players and the challenges they face as they navigate their careers' later stages. Join us as we delve into Wall's impact, his potential future in the NBA, and what his story reveals about the league's dynamics. Share your views in the comments and tune in every Thursday for heartfelt discussions on the sports world's most pressing issues.
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[@Artislife1992]

Bring John Wall back to DC! 💯💯💯

[@pookyman12]

A.I., Cousins, & Melo were others but Great point

[@RodneyRikai]

Forgot about Cousins! Good call out

[@Artislife1992]

Appreciate this video. Was hesitant to watch cuz I didn’t know if it would be yet another disrespectful video about em. ‘They only disrespect Black Men. They only (try to) cancel Black Men.’ 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

[@RodneyRikai]

Never nothing goofy from me bro! Promise you that.

[@Artislife1992]

@@RodneyRikai 💯

[@barnardkemp9693]

I believe that John Wall will be OK. He has the rest of his life in front of him and I’m pretty sure he’ll make the best of it.

[@RodneyRikai]

Imagine your profession being ripped away from you at 32 years old. That's a hard thing for anybody to deal with. He'll be fine for sure, but he deserved better imo

[@mariodrake1624]

Add Michael Beasley to the list, and he and John Wall had an excellent pick-up 1v1 match-up that's on social media. They say the NBA cares, maybe for nepotism for yesterday, but not for players they claim to protect, like Wall, Mayo, Beasley, Cousins, and others who still play the game. I get why it sucks that players are often going overseas or having to play for the Big 3.

[@RodneyRikai]

Another one!

[@Artislife1992]

John Wall was a face of a franchise. He was on another level. 💯

[@melaninoncode7555]

I bet he'd hoop just as well as Bradley Beal did last season.

[@athleticmind8502]

The fumble. All pun intended 😔

[@Talix.]

He didn't play 2 of the past 4 seasons and the last 4 seasons he actually played he played half the season. Making 6.5 mill a year isn't chump change to contender who are up against the cap or over the 1st apron. His career earnings are $276,483,708 so I think he'll be okay. Best of luck to him for sure, hope some team gives him a chance.

[@Artislife1992]

Add context mf. He came back 2 years from injuries and averaged 21 and 7 in H Town. He didn’t come back that years because it was the covid bubble year. And the team was weak so he chose to not go to the bubble.
The following year they sat a perfectly healthy player. That shouldn’t be legal. They played with his legacy.
The Clippers brought him in and it was advertised as if Wall would have a fair shot to start and contribute with PG and KL. But he never got that shot to start with them. He averaged 11 and 6 (most on the Clips at the time) only playing 20 mins a game. Reggie Jack only started out of loyalty from being with the team longer. He was never better than John.

[@Talix.]

@Artislife1992 No context needed mf. Players get old and fall off. Homeboy got injured, sat out (HIS DECISION) and wasn't a good fit/didn't play up to what he had before and now no team needs or wants him. Go play in China, they pay a shit ton of money for washed NBA players.

[@skoroma94]

Europe basketball club

[@KingNateTv]

Yurrrrr

[@RodneyRikai]

Yerrrrrrrrrrrrrr

[@trizzgreenery]

Who TF cares

[@shoestring9333]

Then why are you here Goofy ? Move around then

[@trizzgreenery]

@@shoestring9333 speaking to men when u don’t know them is a homosexual activity u in violation shoe string

[@shoestring9333]

Tell yourself that