This week we got a former No. 1 overall pick and Wizard great, John Wall, with Q and D on Knuckleheads. The five-time NBA All-Star looks back on being the top player in the country in high school, choosing Kentucky to play with Coach Calipari, and the origin of the John Wall dance. He talks about playing with Gilbert Arenas as his vet, balling out with the Wizards, and teaming up with Bradley Beal. John Wall, a real hooper’s hooper — tune in!
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00:00 : Intro
00:42 : Who Bust Yo' Ass?
01:18 : Developing his game and getting recognized
05:08 : Kentucky
11:21 : NBA Draft
12:47 : Rookie Year in DC
18:26 : All Star Game
20:21 : Breaking down his game
23:01 : Making the playoffs
24:11 : Signing a max contract
26:00 : Bradley Beal
27:32 : Playing 10 years for the Wizards
29:08 : His tattoos
30:40 : Getting traded to the Rockets
32:04 : Dealing with injuries
38:35 : Staying ready to play in the league
42:07 : First big purchase
43:43 : Start, Bench, Trade
45:08 : John Wall Family Foundation
48:22 : Point Game Podcast
51:40 : Outro