Washington Wizards cornerstone superstar John Wall recently sat down with Michael Lee of The Athletic and engaged in a comprehensive discussion pertaining to the five-time All-Star's career and his future in the NBA.
One of the things discussed was the highly coveted NBA title, which, according to Wall, should not necessarily be the ultimate barometer of an individual's success in the league:
“It seems right now, everybody’s got a dynamic duo,” Wall explained. “Two stars … Now it’s back to two stars. It was three stars. We had two stars. We didn’t have a third one. But I’m not a guy that’s trying to chase it. I’d rather build my legacy here than to get a ring. I want a ring for the city, trust me. It’s great to have an NBA championship. I go back to Kentucky, I don’t have a national championship but my resume is bigger than anyone else that’s been there since I left. Know what I mean? Winning a ring is not everything. It’s great. It’s not everything.”
Wall did leave quite a legacy in his short-lived career with Kentucky, as he averaged 16.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 6.5 assists en route to being selected as part of the NCAA AP All-American First Team during his one-and-done year with the Wildcats.
As we all know, the championship has been an elusive dream for Wall and his Wizards ever since he was selected first overall in the 2010 NBA Draft. The 28-year-old is not expected to figure significantly in Washington's plans in the coming season as he recovers from a season-ending Achilles injury, so his next shot at this ultimate goal will have to wait at least another year.
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