John Wall Celebration Night Announced by Wizards, Event Date Unveiled in Video

The Washington Wizards announced that they will hold a Celebration Night in honor of longtime point guard John Wall on Thursday, Jan. 29 against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Wall spent 10 years in Washington and was a five-time All-Star in his tenure, leading the team to the playoffs four times.

He spent much of that time with Bradley Beal, giving the Wizards one of the most exciting backcourts in the sport. Wall, in particular, was known for his incredible burst off the dribble and explosiveness, alongside his fantastic playmaking ability.

For his career he averaged 18.7 points, 8.9 assists and 1.6 steals per game.

But injuries ultimately slowed him down in his later years, robbing him of the explosiveness that defined his stardom. After his Wizards' tenure, he had brief stays with the Houston Rockets (2020-21) and Los Angeles Clippers (2022-23), but he'll be remembered as one of the definitive Wizards in the franchise's history.

And if the Wizards ultimately retire his jersey at his Celebration Night, it would be more than warranted.