Subscribe
Follow Us
Washington Wizards point guard John Wall is making progress from his injury. According to Washington Post Wizards reporter Candace Buckner, doctors are close to removing stitches from Wall's left foot.
John Wall spoke to media during halftime of the #Wizards game. He says he's “almost” close to getting the stitches removed from his left foot.
When the stitches are taken out, he will no longer have to use a scoooter, but just a walking boot for the next month.
— Candace Buckner (@CandaceDBuckner) April 10, 2019
The 28-year-old Wall is recovering from left Achilles tendon surgery he underwent in February. He told The Associated Press' Howard Fendrich (via The Washington Post) on April 9 he's not sure if he will return next season.
I have no idea just yet. That's my goal…that's my mindset, where I'm pushing toward. But whenever the doctors clear me and get to that point, then I will know.
Wall also told Fendrich he will undergo rehab for his injured Achilles tendon in Miami once the 2018-19 NBA season concludes.
It's my job to get myself back to where I think I can be. No matter what any surgeon does, if I don't attack rehab the right way or make sure I'm in the best shape, the right state of mind, it doesn't matter.
Any time you come back from injury, if you're going to be out there playing basketball and keep constantly thinking about it every time you're out there, you're never going to be the same.
Doctors ruled out Wall for the rest of the season on December 29 following a left heel injury he sustained. After Wall's first surgery in January 2019, the incision developed an infection. He then ruptured his left Achilles tendon after he slipped inside his residence.
Washington head coach Scott Brooks told Fendrich on Tuesday he's confident Wall will return with a vengeance.
John will be back. He has a lot of work to do and he's going to have some tough days. We're all going to need to wrap our arms around him and make sure he can get through this.
Without Wall, the Wizards stumbled to a 32-50 (.390) win-loss record to fall out of playoff contention. They missed the postseason for just the second time in the past six years.
Prior to his injury, Wall averaged 20.7 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 8.7 assists in 32 regular season games for the Wizards in 2018-19.
