Deadspin: John Wall

Watch Maurice Evans Run Away From The Chance To Be On The Jeremy Lin Poster

Tom Scocca — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:50:43 EST

Yes, Knicks insta-sensation Jeremy Lin shook John Wall with a nasty crossover last night, on his way to a highlight dunk against the Wizards. But the true measure of Linsanity comes from Washington's Maurice Evans, who sees No. 17 coming, takes a tentative slide step toward stopping him, then changes his mind and throws his body out of the picture, Patriots-against-Ahmad Bradshaw style. No one will ever mistake Maurice Evans for Kendrick Perkins, that's for sure. Don't miss Wall's open-armed gesture of exasperation at the clear-the-runway defense, the latest in his growing arsenal of incredulous-reaction moves. Wizards Basketball! More »

Here's Video Of John Wall's Failed Attempt To Throw A Baseball More Than 30 Feet

Brian Hickey — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 11:30:00 EDT

When the Washington Nationals called on Wizards guard John Wall to throw out the ceremonial first pitch of yesterday's interleague game against the Baltimore Orioles, it was a decent nod to everybody within the same NBA market. When Wall threw the ball, though, it was an affront to physics and the properties of physics. More »

John Wall Also Knew The Cavs Were Going To Win The Lottery. HMM.

Emma Carmichael — Thu, 19 May 2011 18:10:00 EDT

TrueHoop's Henry Abbott asks that we take a second look at this throwaway line from Harvey Araton's piece on Kyrie Irving in the New York Times today: "Tuesday night, John Wall — last year's first pick by Washington — whispered 'Cleveland' in [Irving's] ear before the cameras turned on." Hmm. HMM. [TrueHoop, New York Times, Image via.] More »

The 2010-11 Washington Wizards, In One Handy Microcosm

Barry Petchesky — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:00:00 EDT

JaVale McGee on John Wall's performance as team captain: "I didn't know he was the captain. But, since you said it…I really didn't notice it I guess." [Via Kogod] More »

It Took A Self-Proclaimed "Hockey Luvin Homo" To Make A Canucks-Kings Game Noteworthy

Brian Hickey — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 09:05:00 EDT

Your morning roundup for April 1, the day you are permitted to seek vengeance against anybody who you think has wronged you, with no legal ramifications whatsoever. More »

Here's Video Of John Wall Elbow-Punching Zydrunas Ilgauskas In The Ribs Tonight

Brian Hickey — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 22:05:00 EDT

It's videos like this that make America wish Erik Spoelstra was a little more like Jeff Van Gundy and Zydrunas Ilgauskas emulated Alonzo Mourning. Oh, both Wall and Ilgauskas got thrown out and the Heat won. More »

Here's Derrick Rose Going Between The Legs To Joakim Noah

Emma Carmichael — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 10:55:00 EST

This is one of Rose's nine assists in Chicago's 105-77 drubbing of the Wizards last night. It's also, you'll notice, a one-year Calipari point guard schooling a younger one-year Calipari point guard, John Wall, in the NBA fast break. Rose finished with 21 and 9; Wall had 9 and 10. More »

Colin Cowherd Keeps Fucking That Chicken (UPDATE)

David Matthews — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 15:35:50 EST

Yesterday, on the heels of John Wall's first career triple-double in his sixth career game, Colin Cowherd once again took to the airwaves to air his grievance about Wall's play. It was tasteful; he invoked Wall's dead dad and everything. More »

Last Night's Winner: John Wall's Eventual, Inevitable Quintuple-Double

Barry Petchesky — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 10:40:00 EST

It took young Mr. Wall all of six games to put together his first career triple-double, a thing of beauty even against the hapless Rockets. He also had six steals. One day he'll put it all together with, yes, 10 turnovers. More »

Colin Cowherd's Asinine John Wall Rant, With Video Accompaniment

David Matthews — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 15:15:00 EDT

On Tuesday, John Wall played his first home game as a Washington Wizard. During his introduction, he came out to "Teach Me How To Dougie" and performed the accompanying dance. Colin Cowherd was less than thrilled because Colin Cowherd is an asshole. More »

This Man Actually Ran For Office Yesterday

Barry Petchesky — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 09:55:12 EDT

Because no one reads the newspaper, and SportsCenter's anchors are too perky for this early in the morning, Deadspin combs the best of the broadsheets and internets to bring you everything you need to know to start your day. More »

The John Wall Dance Makes An Appearance On The Daily Show

David Matthews — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 16:15:14 EDT

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The John Wall Dance is one of my favorite things, probably because it's absurd and easy for white people to replicate. Unfortunately, Wall's debut came in a blowout loss yesterday in Orlando. Thursday threatened to be a John Wall Dance-less day. Until... More »

John Wall Is Good At Basketball, Is Better Showman

David Matthews — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 10:15:00 EDT

When he isn't dancing, John Wall plays some exciting point guard. Here's video of him splitting the defense not once, but twice and finishing with an absurd 360-degree lay up during a recent Wizards scrimmage. [Wizards Extreme; via D.C. Sports Blog] More »

NBA Draft: Where People With More Talent Than You Become Millionaires

Dashiell Bennett — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 20:15:19 EDT

Wall, Turner, Favors, Johnson, and Cousins are the first five. No surprises there, because I am incapable of forming an opinion about the NBA. Nothing can shock me! [Live updates @ ESPN; Photo: AP] More »

John Wall Has Lucrative Endorsement Deal To Wear The Flag Of Greece On His Feet

Tommy Craggs — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:50:28 EDT

Wall, the presumptive No. 1 pick and a freshly minted Reebok man, debuted his new shoes this morning to great hooting and derision from people who don't like their kicks to have been designed by the winner of a quilting competition. [SLAM] More »

In Case You're Confused, Big Ben Is The One Who DIDN'T Kill Two People

Dashiell Bennett — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 07:00:44 EDT

Last Night's Winner: The Wizards, Somehow

Tommy Craggs — Wed, 19 May 2010 11:45:16 EDT

In sports, everyone is a winner—some people just win better than others. Like the Wizards, who, despite long odds, left the annual Secaucus Bingo Night and Bad Suit Competition with the rights to try and not screw up John Wall. More »

And Your No. 1 NBA Draft Pick Goes To ... The Wizards

Dashiell Bennett — Tue, 18 May 2010 20:30:33 EDT

Sorry, John Wall. Washington leapfrogs four teams to get the No. 1 slot. My vague, unverifiable prediction: The Nets will be glad for this in the long run, I think. More »

UK Thankfully Better At Basketball Than Spelling

Barry Petchesky — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 01:45:00 EST

Nike misspelled "Kentcuky" on John Wall's jersey for a Slam photoshoot. But to be fair, spelling your state correctly isn't a graduation requirement at most SEC schools. [Twitpic] More »

It's Great To Have You With Us: Your College Hoops Open Thread

Katie Baker — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 12:31:49 EST

Mike Patrick's so excited, and he just can't hide it. Join him and yourselves for some basketball! Duke-Georgetown's at 1; six freshmen, including young sensation John Wall, will play in Vanderbilt-Kentucky at 4; Kansas battles Kansas State at 7. [ESPN] More »

Last Night's Winner: Devan Downey

Dashiell Bennett — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:10:30 EST

In sports, everyone is a winner—some people just win better than others. Like South Carolina's Devan Downey, who out-Walled John Wall and continued to make it dangerous to be the No. 1-ranked team. Cocks. More »

Open Thread: Texas-UConn, Arkansas-Kentucky, Oklahoma State-KSU, Duke-Clemson, Etc.

Tommy Craggs — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 15:58:01 EST

Last one of the day. Suggested topic for discussion: the incredible fact that West Georgia's athletics program used 119 ineligible athletes from 2004-09. Someone get these guys in Conference USA. More »

Your College Hoops Open Thread

Tommy Craggs — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 12:05:44 EST

UConn-G'Town, Purdue-Wisconsin, Duke-Georgia Tech, Georgia-John Wall, NJIT-Yale, Jeff Jordan's left hand-Indiana. Discuss. More »

Last Night's Winner: Mack Brown

Dashiell Bennett — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:15:36 EST

In sports, everyone is a winner—some people just win better than others. Like Texas coach Mack Brown, who is about to get seriously paid. This is what is known as "striking while the iron is hot." More »

Seven-Foot Santa Monster Terrifies Local Toddlers

Barry Petchesky — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 06:30:00 EST

Because no one reads the newspaper, and SportsCenter's anchors are too perky for this early in the morning, Deadspin combs the best of the broadsheets and the blogosphere to bring you everything you need to know to start your day. More »

Miami Coach Not Impressed By Lexington Reporter's Question

Dashiell Bennett — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:10:37 EST

A reporter asked Miami of Ohio coach Charlie Coles (a 17.5-point underdog last night) how he let the Kentucky game "get away from him." He was not amused. More »

Hey, Look At That! It's College Basketball Season!

Dashiell Bennett — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:15:03 EST

Funny how it sneaks up on you, huh? The regular season begins in fitting fashion tonight as the defending champs take on Isiah Thomas in a game he didn't want to coach and no one else wants to watch. Beautiful. More »

Jerry Stackhouse Gets LeBron'd By John Wall

Dashiell Bennett — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:15:19 EDT

No photographers were harmed (or paid thousands of dollars) to bring you this video of super recruit John Wall getting all up in Jerry Stackhouse's mug. Note to NBA'ers at basketball camps: Never attempt to play defense. Ever. [Ballin'isaHabit] More »

John Calipari Wins At Wall Ball

Dashiell Bennett — Tue, 19 May 2009 10:00:57 EDT

John Wall, the most talked about basketball recruit in the country, will join Calipari at Kentucky. Enjoy what little time you have left with him, Wildcat fans. [Rush The Court] More »

John Wall Declaring Early For Life Of Crime

Dashiell Bennett — Mon, 04 May 2009 11:35:28 EDT

Number One basketball super recruit John Wall has not yet decided what college he will pretend to get an education at for one semester, but perhaps he just needs trespassing time to think about it. More »

John Wall Should Not Even Mess Around With College

A.J. Daulerio — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:45:53 EDT

CBSSports.com columnist Gary Parrish says that the high school Basketball Jesus' recruiting camp should explore every avenue possible to see if he's NBA eligible. The money — and history — are on his side. [CBSSports.com] More »

Your Team Is A Fan Of Being On Probation

Dashiell Bennett — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:15:50 EDT

Please don't take any "What cast member of 'Saved By The Bell' is your 4-star basketball recruit?" quizzes on Facebook, unless you want your program to get slapped with an NCAA violation for being dumb. More »

Bill Self Talks To Who He Wants To, When He Wants To

Dashiell Bennett — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 15:45:00 EST

Every college basketball program cheats the NCAA regulations—that's been well established, right?—but some are a little more brazen about, if this alleged tale about Kansas coach Bill Self has any truth to it. More »