Washington Wizards superstar John Wall is calling it a career. Wall announced his retirement from the NBA on Tuesday in a video thanking his fans, family and teammates for their support during his 11 years as a player.

Wall said he's leaving the game with no regrets, saying, "I gave this game everything I had."

Wall rose to prominence as a high schooler, receiving an invite to the Reebok All-American Camp as a sophomore. He continued to show out during high school, and entered college as one of the top-ranked players in the country.

That ranking turned out to be accurate. Wall spent just one season at the University of Kentucky before going pro. He entered the 2010 NBA Draft, where the Wizards made him the No. 1 overall pick.

He more than lived up to that promise early in his career. Wall averaged 16.4 points as a rookie, finishing second in the Rookie of the Year award voting. He put up similar production in each of his next two seasons before taking a step forward in his fourth year.

Wall averaged 19.3 points and 8.8 assists during the 2013-14 NBA season, earning his first All-Star appearance. It was his first of five-straight appearances in the All-Star Game. Wall also earned recognition for his defense during the 2014-15 season, making the second team All-Defensive team. He notched a seventh-place finish in the MVP voting during the 2016-17 season after averaging a career-high 23.1 points and 10.7 assists. 

He was off to a similarly strong start during the 2018-19 season before injuries struck. Wall was limited to just 32 games that season. During the offseason, Wall fell as home, rupturing his Achilles. He missed the entire 2019-20 NBA season recovering. 

He returned to action with the Houston Rockets in 2020-21, and still produced strong numbers before again missing time due to injuries. The Rockets, intent to develop younger players, reached an agreement with Wall in which the veteran would not play for the team. Both sides eventually settled on a buy out, but Wall did not play the entire year.

Wall signed with the Los Angeles Clippers ahead of the 2022-23 NBA season. He averaged 11.4 points in 34 games before he was traded back to the Rockets and waived three days later.

Prior to his injuries, Wall was one of the league's premier players. He had incredible speed and court vision and looked capable of carrying the Wizards to great things. But injuries cut his prime short and — eventually — sapped Wall's effectiveness. 

Near the end of his retirement video, Wall mentioned that basketball will always be part of his life. He mentioned that "new opportunities" led him to take on the next chapter of his life, so it's possible he'll remain close to the game even though his playing days are over. 

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