It only takes one blow to knock off years of hard work and consistency. In the life of athletes, it’s common to come across such stories. John Wall is no different. In an emotional video, the former Wizards cornerstone announced his retirement after 11 seasons in the NBA. “I gave this game everything I had,” he said, leaving the sport peacefully.

But how did this all happen? When Wall came into the NBA, he immediately drew eyes. Being the number one pick didn’t rattle him. Rather, he embraced the spotlight and was key to awakening the Washington Wizards. To this day, his impact paints the walls of that franchise.

The sad part is that it’s only a silhouette. Here’s how it all unfolded.

A glorious start for John Wall

Being drafted number one by the Washington Wizards , there was no d

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