Los Angeles Clippers star John Wall isn’t satisfied with where he is in terms of his performance. The point guard made his feelings very clear, suggesting that he had set the bar high for himself but is yet to vault it.
Wall played just 40 games in the last three years before sitting out due to an injury. He signed with Los Angeles during the offseason and has been instrumental for the side coming off the bench.
While the injury layoff had some doubting if the veteran still had it in him to make an impact, Wall quashed all doubts by chipping in with his all-around performances. One of the highlights this season was his 15 assists in the Clippers’ blowout win over the San Antonio Spurs. He finished with 15 points and 4 rebounds in that game.
Speaking to The Washington Post, he explained why he wasn’t satisfied:
“For me, the most important thing is to show people I can stay healthy, I can play, I can accept any role. . . . I’m not satisfied. I am nowhere near satisfied. ‘So determined’ is my favorite quote. Right now I’m playing cool. I think I’m playing okay. I could be playing way better.”
At the time of writing, Wall averages 12.6 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 5.8 assists from 22 games this season.
John Wall Reveals Why He Chose The Clippers And A Bench Role
In the same interview, Wall, who was the Washington Wizards‘ mainstay before Bradley Beal’s meteoric rise, spoke of what it meant to perhaps swallow pride and accept where he could shine and survive in the fast-paced league.
The 32-year-old referenced his idol, Allen Iverson, while speaking on the topic and explained how he chose the Clippers and bench role with them when he actually had offers to start with other teams.
“Some people have to tuck their pride sometimes. And sometimes if they don’t, it don’t go in your favor,” Wall said. “I think about my favorite player, Allen Iverson. They asked him to come off the bench and do those things in different places, and there’s no way AI shouldn’t have still been in the league, you know what I mean? It’s just that pride didn’t let him go. You look at [Carmelo Anthony]. He accepted his pride. He was back with the Lakers last year. I’m not trying to be one of those guys on the outside looking in. I’m trying to keep it as cool as I can and stay in this position.”
The move, though, has worked in Wall’s favor. He has been their explosive option coming off the bench and is doing what he does best. It’s been a tumultuous few years for the guard, but he’s back to what he loves doing the most, and knowing Wall’s competitive nature, it won’t be long before he dishes out some big performances.
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