Told Ya’ll!
I was considered a fool for saying trade John Wall over a year ago and I knew not many would understand my point of view. Now, the same ones that called me an idiot are distraught at the news that Wall will be sidelined with a ruptured achilles tendon for the next 11–15 months.
You see, I’ve watched John Wall play ever since his days at Kentucky and although he’s a freakish athlete, his playing style is too reckless to last for a long time in the NBA. Playing 82 games against the biggest, strongest, fastest players in the world will take a toll on one’s body, especially a point guard that relies heavily on attacking the basket because he can’t shoot.
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I seen this coming a mile away and no one believed it. Now, with Wall under a max contract for the next 4 years and having a devastating injury, no one will take his contract and the Wizards are in big trouble. A lack of salary cap space and role players having to step up will lead to mediocrity for the next few years.
The Wizards still have a chance to sneak into the playoffs but even then, the future looks bleak. Making the playoffs will cause the franchise to be ineligible for the draft lottery and not making the playoffs will be a huge disappointment to a team that was expected to be among the Eastern Conferences best.
Moving forward, the team will build around 25 year old Bradley Beal while Dwight Howard, Markieff Morris and John Wall continue to rehab from long lasting injuries. We’re going to see what the 25 year old all-star is made of as we approach March and April!
