On December 22, 2023, Beijing time, according to a report by Chris Haynes of The Athletic, Wall is trying to return to the NBA and has spontaneously organized a tryout in Orlando, which has also attracted the attention of scouts from 10-15 teams. Among them is the Suns, who have struggled recently, and according to the latest reports, the team's organizational problems have become more and more obvious since the Suns lost Paul, and the team management has not given up on finding a ball-handler to relieve the pressure on Durant and Booker to carry the ball, and they will target John Wall.
As the top pick in 2010, Wall's last appearance in the NBA was on January 14, 2023, when Wall was still playing for the Clippers, and in the game with the Nuggets that day, Wall also handed over 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. After being bought out, Wall was often rumored to have scandals with other teams, but he never achieved reemployment. But obviously, this 33-year-old champion is unwilling to retire with such hatred. In a previous interview, Wall also said, "I still love the sport, I'm still training, and I'm eager to get back into the league soon." I'm going to keep chasing my dreams, and I think it's going to come true soon."
And Wall's scandal with the Suns at this time is by no means groundless, as early as the beginning of this season, there were scandals between the two sides, but in the end, it was over. But with the Suns' organizational problems and serious injuries on the team, the Suns have once again set their sights on the former champion. While Wall has declined significantly from his prime, he is still a reliable ball-handler, and his excellent playmaking skills are currently lacking in the Suns. From the current point of view, Wall is indeed a good fit for this Suns team. It is reported that former teammate Beal has openly started recruiting Wall, and he believes that Wall can help the current Suns.
So far this season, the Suns, who have the luxury triumvirate, have only achieved a 14-13 record and are ranked 9th in the West, which is obviously very difficult for management to accept. To add insult to injury, Beal will still be out for at least two weeks, while Durant and Booker are also on the daily watch list due to ankle injuries, and important backcourts such as Gordon and Allen will also miss games due to injuries. As it turns out, Booker and Durant, while having some playmaking skills, are clearly not pure point guards, and the team's heavy reliance on them on the offensive end also makes them look tired. The team's management also intends to reduce the pressure on the core players in the team, which also gives Wall the opportunity to join.
From the current point of view, the sun is already very difficult, and they are desperate for change. Wall will obviously be a good choice, his arrival can not only effectively reduce the organizational pressure on Durant and Booker, but also enrich Vogel's tactical system, and the team will also have a more reliable ball handler, which can further free up the firepower of Booker and Durant on the offensive end. For Wall, joining the Suns is undoubtedly a better choice, in this team, he will get ample opportunities, and will also give him the opportunity to prove his strength again, so as to regain a foothold in the league!
Do you think Wall is a good fit for this Suns team right now?