6. John Wall
There’s no doubt that John Wall is one of the best “true” point guards in the NBA. He’s continuously in the top three or four in the league for assists, and is a true asset when it comes to his defensive prowess, also.
Many people don’t appreciate the true talent of Wall. During the beginning of his career, Wall had one of the weakest jumpshots in the league and was viewed as someone who underperformed at times. However, the progression of his shot has made him a consistent mid-range shooter without hesitation and reasonable three-point threat (35.1 percent last season).
His ball handling and ability to get to the rim with explosiveness is one of the most difficult tasks for any defender to go against. His physicality always helps, and makes him one of the better two-way guards in the NBA.
Wall’s most complimentary asset, Bradley Beal, is always struck by the injury bug, which always limits the Washington Wizards’ ability to be successful. But this past season, Wall was hit by a plethora of injuries in his own right. He still played through them, and was a large reason as to why the Wizards weren’t even closer to the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings.
With much tension surrounding Wall, Beal and the Wizards, the best solution to their conflicts are to have a successful season. Something needs to happen or the team will have to look toward new options.
Wall is a legitimate star in the NBA, but the lack of assets around him and the Wizards’ inability to maintain relevancy hold back his ranking in this list.