Wall says that his idea for the dance came from the music video of the song "Do the Shizz" made by the Louisville rapper Kenzo. Wall missed the entire 2019-20 season due to a ruptured Achilles tendon, while Beal shouldered the load, averaging 30.5 points and 6.1 assists per game and coming close to … John Wall told his teammates after the Magic game that if they give the same effort on defense as on offense, they’ll be okay with a couple bad shots here and there. 13 hours ago HOUSTON (SportsRadio 610)- Just hours before playing in his first NBA game in two years John Wall was on the floor prior to the Rockets morning shootaround at … John Wall is the all-time leader in blocked shots among players 6'3" or under. WASHINGTON -- This Sunday, Jan. 12 is a significant milestone in Wizards All-Star point guard John Wall's recovery from the surgery he had to repair his ruptured left Achilles tendon. The season before … If you're John Wall, you dance your freakin' face off at the club ... and TMZ Sports has the video!! John Wall on not being in MVP race: "All I really want to do is translate these numbers that I'm getting to wins. The season before … Houston Rockets guard John Wall (1) works out with assistant coach John Lucas before an NBA game between the Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, at Toyota Center in Houston. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) shoots over Houston Rockets guard John Wall (1) during the second quarter of the Jan. 12 game in Houston. Gilbert Arenas knows John Wall’s pain: ‘I wasn’t the same player. Wall's regular-season opener is Thursday night -- Washington takes on the Miami Heat at the Capital One Arena in D.C. © 2021 EHM PRODUCTIONS,INC. Before Washington played to host to the Sixers Thursday night, Wall was dunking in his pre-game workout doing his patented left-handed slam. John Wall played in his first NBA game in two years Thursday night after a prolonged recovery from two injuries, which the five-time All-Star said he thought at … #Rockets — Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) January 13, 2021. They’ve gotten off to a 3-6 start and just got handed two blowout losses by the … You're going to jump off the cliff off of 9 games? Doc Antle Visit Gets PETA's Attention ... 'Con Artist McLoser' Lost In His Own Sport!!! Wall was also named Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month from January–April and finished second in Rookie of the Year voting behind unanimous selection Blake Griffin and was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team . Wall posted his … John Wall was named 2011 Rookie Game MVP during the 2011 All-Star Weekend. The John Wall Dance is a dance performed by flexing the arms and twisting the wrist. Before he could even come back to the floor, Wall was traded from the Washington Wizards to the Houston Rockets, and last night, he got to play his very first game with the franchise. Subscribe to Stathead , the set of tools used by the pros, to unearth this and other interesting factoids. When he comes back, presumably at the start of next season, he'll have an exciting new group to dish assists to every night. Based on his performance Thursday night, it was hard to … As John Wall missed a fourth consecutive game with a sore knee, the Rockets had greater clarity when they would have their starting point guard back after an examination on Tuesday. Wall says that his idea for the dance came from the music video of the song "Do the Shizz" made by the Louisville rapper Kenzo. Wall missed three games in that second-round series after fracturing his left wrist in hand in Game 1, only to return for Games 5 and 6. Like Cousins, Wall didn’t play at all this past season, and the two combined to appear in only 62 games during the 2019-20 campaign, with Cousins playing 32 and Wall 30. It took 735 days, two surgeries and one trade before John Wall returned to the NBA. Can you name what player has the 2nd-most? John Wall on the James Harden comments: "No comment." They’ve gotten off to a 3-6 start and just got handed two blowout losses by the Los Angeles Lakers. (Troy Taormina/Pool Photo via AP) While Wall is a terrific player, his lingering issues have always been a thorn in the path of success for the franchise. John Wall got mad at a Bulls rookie for dancing, then hit a game-winner Wall hit a game-winner with 5.9 seconds left to give the Wizards a 101-99 win over the Bulls. John Wall got mad at a Bulls rookie for dancing, then hit a game-winner Wall hit a game-winner with 5.9 seconds left to give the Wizards a 101-99 win over the Bulls. The updated timetable, which was delivered by head coach Stephen Silas before Friday’s game in Detroit, would mean that Saturday’s game in Dallas is the last game for either player to miss. Five games into his career as a Rocket, Wall has been impressive. 1) Amid a crush of media and fan requests, John Wall has mostly refrained from dancing since his arrival in Washington, certainly in any non-media setting. Stephen Silas says he remains hopeful John Wall and Christian Wood will be back for the home game Tuesday against Washington. John Wall told his teammates after the Magic game that if they give the same effort on defense as on offense, they’ll be okay with a couple bad shots here and there. One reason is Wall believes he has added to his game during his personal downtime, pointing to work on post-up moves and floaters. His last appearance was Dec. 26, 2018. It took 735 days, two surgeries and one trade before John Wall returned to the NBA. Wall had 14 points (5-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal in a 120-102 loss Sunday to the Lakers. Wall set up Cousins for a 3-pointer, the center’s first basket since Game 6 of the 2019 finals with the Warriors, two months before he tore his ACL and missed last season. This offseason, the Wizards finally parted ways with their cornerstone player in John Wall. — Kelly Iko (@KellyIkoNBA) January 9, 2021. 1 of 5 Houston Rockets' John Wall dishes the ball during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Houston. The John Wall Dance is a dance performed by flexing the arms and twisting the wrist. Wall missed three games in that second-round series after fracturing his left wrist in hand in Game 1, only to return for Games 5 and 6. Wall missed the entire 2019-20 season due to a ruptured Achilles tendon, while Beal shouldered the load, averaging 30.5 points and 6.1 assists per game … John Wall was named 2011 Rookie Game MVP during the 2011 All-Star Weekend. John Wall: "If we can all get on the same page, we can be something good here. Wall had 14 points (5-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal in a 120-102 loss Sunday to the Lakers. As John Wall missed a fourth consecutive game with a sore knee, the Rockets had greater clarity when they would have their starting point guard back after an examination on Tuesday. John Wall on not being in MVP race: "All I really want to do is translate these numbers that I'm getting to wins. Flight Attendant Tells Him, 'You can drive', ©2021 EHM PRODUCTIONS,INC. Wizards guard John Wall has been the best player in this series. But they won. When the season begins just before Christmas, Wall will have gone two full years without having played in an NBA game. Wall was traded to the Rockets in exchange for former MVP Russell Westbrook . Based on his performance Thursday night, it was hard to tell any time had passed at all. We can't dwell down on it because it's only been 9 games. 1) Amid a crush of media and fan requests, John Wall has mostly refrained from dancing since his arrival in Washington, certainly in any non-media setting. James Harden had grown disgruntled at Houston and while he started the season well, his efforts and form considerably dropped during his final days. Wall set up Cousins for a 3-pointer, the center's first basket since Game 6 of the 2019 finals with the Warriors, two months before he tore his ACL and missed last season. American basketball player John Wall first performed the eponymous dance during his introduction at Big Blue Madness at the University of Kentucky in October 2009. You're going to jump off the cliff off of 9 games? We can't dwell down on it because it's only been 9 games. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The day before he suited up for yet another Goodman League charity exhibition game, John Wall was back at Big Blue Madness in Lexington, Ky., … You can see in the footage Wall is having a blast -- dancing with everyone right in front of the DJ booth and sippin' on some Ciroc with the owner of the club. Wall set up Cousins for a 3-pointer, the center's first basket since Game 6 of the 2019 finals with the Warriors, two months before he tore his ACL and missed last season. In the case of new Houston Rockets point guard John Wall, though, he expects to come back even better than before. It will mark 11 months since he had the procedure, for which an 11-to-15 month rehab timeline is generally prescribed. 1 of 5 Houston Rockets' John Wall dishes the ball during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Houston. The day before he suited up for yet another Goodman League charity exhibition game, John Wall was back at Big Blue Madness in Lexington, … Wizards' John Wall has high hopes for return from injury: 'I'm gonna be better than what I was before' Wall hasn't played since December of 2018 due to a torn Achilles tendon Before Washington played to host to the Sixers Thursday night, Wall was dunking in his pre-game workout doing his patented left-handed slam. But the biggest reason for Wall’s confidence is he simply feels better. Five games into his career as a Rocket, Wall has been impressive. John Wall isn't expected to return to the court for the Wizards this season, but his recovery from Achilles surgery seems to be going well. Once Covered in Powder from Suspicious Letter. James Harden trade: John Wall, DeMarcus Cousins slammed The Beard in team meeting before Nets move . The Celtics walked off the court prior to the game, and then, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, held a 45-minute players-only meeting in the locker room. May 12, 2017: Game-winner against the Celtics James Harden had grown disgruntled at Houston and while he started the season well, his efforts and form considerably dropped during his final days. If you're John Wall, you dance your freakin' face off at the club... and TMZ Sports has the video!! Wall was also named Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month from January–April and finished second in Rookie of the Year voting behind unanimous selection Blake Griffin and was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team . barry chin/globe staff It’s a war of worlds as we prepare for Celtics-Wizards Game 5 Wednesday night at the Garden. James Harden trade: John Wall, DeMarcus Cousins slammed The Beard in team meeting before Nets move . Stephen Silas says he remains hopeful John Wall and Christian Wood will be back for the home game Tuesday against Washington. One reason is Wall believes he has added to his game during his personal downtime, pointing to work on post-up moves and floaters. How do NBA superstars prep for the regular season?? Before he could even come back to the floor, Wall was traded from the Washington Wizards to the Houston Rockets, and last night, he got to play his very first game with the franchise. Things are starting to go from bad to worse for the Houston Rockets. His game is going to change.’ Former Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas suffered a career-altering ACL tear in 2007. Wall opened up about his relationship with James. John Wall played in his first NBA game in two years Thursday night after a prolonged recovery from two injuries, which the five-time All-Star said … barry chin/globe staff It’s a war of worlds as we prepare for Celtics-Wizards Game 5 … ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, Download the TMZ App on the Apple App Store, Download the TMZ App on the Google Play Store. Rockets' John Wall, DeMarcus Cousins confronted James Harden in locker room meeting before trade: report Silas led the meeting following a second blowout loss against the Lakers, according to reports John Wall isn't expected to return to the court for the Wizards this season, but his recovery from Achilles surgery seems to be going well. But fans later found that the game had been postponed due to positive COVID-19 tests for Rockets personnel. Come on, man. John Wall: "If we can all get on the same page, we can be something good here. — Kelly Iko (@KellyIkoNBA) January 9, 2021. In the case of new Houston Rockets point guard John Wall, though, he expects to come back even better than before. John Wall Calls Out James Harden: ‘You Want To Jump Off The Cliff Off Of Nine Games?’ Unlike Harden, John Wall sees things differently in Houston. The updated timetable, which was delivered by head coach Stephen Silas before Friday’s game in Detroit, would mean that Saturday’s game in Dallas is the last game for either player to miss. But the biggest reason for Wall’s confidence is he simply feels better. American basketball player John Wall first performed the eponymous dance during his introduction at Big Blue Madness at the University of Kentucky in October 2009. Two nights before the Wizards' season kicks off, the All-Star guard hit up The Park at 14th Tuesday night for one final rager ... straight-up gettin' it while Lil Wayne's "Uproar" blasts in the speakers. Wall opened up … Violent Altercation with Cop at Chiefs Game. May 12, 2017: Game-winner against the Celtics The last time Wall played for the Wizards it was with a stale roster that needed re-shuffling. Things are starting to go from bad to worse for the Houston Rockets. ... Mahomes' Fiancee Goes Crazy After Chiefs Win!!! John Wall on the James Harden comments: "No comment." With Wall out for the year, the Wizards have taken the opportunity to develop their youth in Rui Hachimura, Troy Brown and Moe Wagner in high-pressure situations. Before Washington played to host to the Sixers Thursday night, Wall was dunking in his pre-game workout doing his patented left-handed slam. Wall's famous for his dance moves -- and Troop 41 even released a song dedicated and inspired by his trademark dance. NBA News: John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins facing a … His last appearance was Dec. 26, 2018. John Wall Calls Out James Harden: ‘You Want To Jump Off The Cliff Off Of Nine Games?’ Unlike Harden, John Wall sees things differently in Houston. And J-Wow, though spotty at times, was largely spectacular, coming up one steal shy of a triple-double. #RepTheDistrict pic.twitter.com/NSqQbvsvCL. Like Cousins, Wall didn’t play at all this past season, and the two combined to appear in only 62 games during the 2019-20 campaign, with Cousins playing 32 and Wall 30. Get TMZ breaking news sent right to your browser! Come on, man. #Rockets — Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) January 13, 2021. If the Wizards had lost their home opener Tuesday night, no one would have wanted to highlight John Wall's pre-game dance, the well-traveled Dougie, which is rarely performed as enthusiastically as in Wall's version. John Wall isn't expected to return to the court for the Wizards this season, but his recovery from Achilles surgery seems to be going well. When the season begins just before Christmas, Wall will have gone two full years without having played in an NBA game. Wizards guard John Wall has been the best player in this series.