Expected in Los Angeles to join the Clippers after getting his buy-out in Houston, John Wall will try to become a full-time top basketball player again. The upcoming 2022-23 season looks like a big turning point for the player as well as for his probable future franchise, which is aiming for the league title more than ever.
So it’s official since this morning, John Wall is going to leave the Rockets. Once his departure was confirmed, it did not take long to have information on his probable future destination: the Clippers are cited by all insiders as the next step in Jean Mur’s career. After several seasons where he had to juggle between serious injuries and a youth project in which he had no place, the former Wizards may finally land in a franchise that can give him a role to his measure. First of all, the most important thing for the point guard is to find the rhythm of competition necessary for a very high level basketball player to perform over time in the NBA. Not necessarily easy for a guy who has only played 40 games since the 2018-19 season. There are, however, some encouraging signs. On the few times we saw the 31-year-old player on a basketball court, we can say that the guy still had some under the pedal. In 2020-21, when he was still playing regularly, the point guard averaged 20.6 points and 6.9 assists. With a whole summer to get back into the rhythm and good preparation, there is reason to believe in a return to form for next season.
John Wall in his last full season:
23.1 PPG
4.2 RPG
10.7 APG
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And what role then for this good Mister Wall? What if we found him as a back-up to the now well-established Reggie Jackson? This phrase that seemed insane a few years ago could well be the winning formula for the Clippers’ lead next season. That way, John Wall will be able to find a scorer role playmaker within the second unit Californian while having a little time to find its best level. A substitute role which can of course evolve during the season and nothing says that it will not end up titu ‘. After all, the Angelinos are well known for their ability to revive players who are announced in the hard (Reggie Jackson, Nico Batum). the fit can clearly be excellent but it shouldn’t take too long either, because his future employer is playing very big this season. With a roster finally complete but composed of several players who are over thirty, time is running out. Nicolas Batum could re-sign, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George will finally be in shape at the same time, enough to make a very good team. LA can be optimistic but also feel a lot of pressure since the title could be close at hand and the opportunity may not come next. It is in this context that Wall will have to integrate into this team, which will require a period of adaptation. But Jean can count on the support of coach Tyronn Lue, who would also be one of the reasons that convinced the player to join Los Angeles. after Marc Stein. With the addition of a cheap John Wall (the mid-level exception to 6.5 million dollars is mentioned), Lob City could show up with a very attractive roster for next season’s opener. The other franchises in the West better watch out.
John Wall’s arrival at the Clippers is on track, and it looks like a good deal on both sides. Jean Mur will be able to become a real basketball player again and recover a real role with a contender for the title. For their part, the Clippers have smelled the right move and recover an experienced player who can bring a lot of impact if he returns to form. See you in a few months to see if this bet has won.
Sources : Mark Stein, Twitter @statmuse