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5 Reasons Why John Wall Will Never Win an NBA MVP Award

Andrew PhillipsJun 7, 2018

John Wall, out of the University of Kentucky has a legion of followers more because of a dance that gained him notoriety than his playing. After being in college for only one season, Wall left to go to the NBA, where he's having a decent rookie season...but the love affair remains for some reason. John Wall "sold high". People were high on him because of the talent he had around him at Kentucky. But make no mistake about it, John Wall is no LeBron James. He is not Derrick Rose...he'll be lucky to be as good as Jameer Nelson in the future.

He Will Never Leave Washington

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CHARLOTTE, NC - JANUARY 08:  John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards tries to stop D.J. Augustin #14 of the Charlotte Bobcats during their game at Time Warner Cable Arena on January 8, 2011 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowl
CHARLOTTE, NC - JANUARY 08: John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards tries to stop D.J. Augustin #14 of the Charlotte Bobcats during their game at Time Warner Cable Arena on January 8, 2011 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowl

If, as many believe, Wall re-signs with the Wizards after his rookie contract expires, he will be there for years to come. Problem is, the Wizards are not willing to spend the money to "win now" and will be rebuilding for the next handful of years...at least.

As Long As Derrick Rose Is Playing The Way He Is, Wall Isn't Even in The Top 10

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 17:  Kevin Durant #35 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dribbles to the basket around Ron Artest #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers at the Staples Center on January 17, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.   NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknow
LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 17: Kevin Durant #35 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dribbles to the basket around Ron Artest #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers at the Staples Center on January 17, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknow

LeBron, Rose, Kevin Durant. All of these players are a significant cut above John Wall. It's not even close. Do some research if you think otherwise.

His Attitude

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CHARLOTTE, NC - JANUARY 08:  Head coach Flip Saunders and John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards talk on the sidelines during their game agains the Charlotte Bobcats at Time Warner Cable Arena on January 8, 2011 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER:
CHARLOTTE, NC - JANUARY 08: Head coach Flip Saunders and John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards talk on the sidelines during their game agains the Charlotte Bobcats at Time Warner Cable Arena on January 8, 2011 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER:

Friday night, Wall was ejected after two technical fouls. Much like UK teammate DeMarcus Cousins, Wall needs to grow up. He needs to stop dancing on the court and focus on winning games. For the Wizards to be unable to win on the road, is pathetic. Even Cleveland has won on the road this season.

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Injury Concerns

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CHARLOTTE, NC - JANUARY 08:  John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards warms up against the Charlotte Bobcats before their game at Time Warner Cable Arena on January 8, 2011 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees t
CHARLOTTE, NC - JANUARY 08: John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards warms up against the Charlotte Bobcats before their game at Time Warner Cable Arena on January 8, 2011 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees t

His foot, his knee, his head. All of these are not 100%. Being born in 1990, Wall is still ridiculously young...so maybe he hasn't matured yet, but he better put on some muscle mass or he'll be out of basketball in 5 years.

Really?

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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 07:  Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers and John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards hug at the conclusion of the game at Staples Center on December 7, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers defeated the Wizards 115-10
LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 07: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers and John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards hug at the conclusion of the game at Staples Center on December 7, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers defeated the Wizards 115-10

I don't need to make a 5th point, if you're still reading this, you think he has a shot one day; which is ludicrous. I'd be interested as to why.

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