On December 21, Beijing time, according to Chris Haynes of The Register, John Wall and Austin Rivers had a tryout in Orlando, and representatives of 10-15 NBA teams came to **. Haynes also posted a picture of the two projected during the tryout.
Rivers Jr. last appeared in the NBA in the 2022-23 season when he played for the Timberwolves, and Wall last played in the NBA in 2022-23, playing in 34 games for the Clippers. Wall has previously said he is willing to reunite with former Wizards teammate Beal with the Suns. Now, which teams need them?
Wall is clearly no longer in his prime, having been selected as an All-Star for five consecutive years with the Wizards, and was considered one of the best point guards in the NBA at his peak. During his time with the Clippers last season, he averaged 114 points 5With 2 assists, American media clutchpoints believes that some young players need Wall's veteran leadership and experience, such as the Magic, Cavaliers, Kings, Thunder, Pelicans and Rockets.
Unlike Wall, Rivers Jr. was never seen as an NBA star, but he was a good role player and worked the defensive end. ClutchPoints believes that teams looking to improve their defense or deal with an injury crisis could consider signing Rivers Jr., such as the Lakers, Clippers, Mavericks, Suns and Heat.
Wall, the 2010 No. 1 overall pick, has played in the NBA for 11 seasons and averaged 18 per game in his career7 points 42 rebounds 89 assists. Rivers Jr. was the No. 10 pick in 2012, and he also played in the NBA for 11 years, averaging 85 points, 2 rebounds, 21 assist.