Nick White
John Wall made his highly anticipated debut for the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday while LA defeated Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers in their preseason opening, 102-97.
Wall was excited around this one, and the five-time All-Star made sure to break out a familiar dance move for his teammates and fans.
Yes, John Wall did the Dougie right before he took the floor for the first time as a member of the Clippers. It could not have been greater:
You love seeing that. Wall has been held up by injuries in the past two years and he has also made a recent revelation about the shocking contemplation of suicide during his period of detox. It’s great to see him grinning and in a good mood now that he has a clean slate with the Clippers.
Wall played only 14 minutes in the game, coming off the bench for five points on a 1-4 shot. He also logged one rebound, three assists, and a 3-pointer in what was his first NBA game back after a lengthy injury layoff.
John Wall didn’t have a spectacular debut for the Clippers, but it’s nice to see him back on the pitch. You should also note that this is the pre-season and that the Clippers will use this time to facilitate their players’ return.
In an interview with TMZ earlier this year, Wall shared, “I’m just ready to play basketball … that’s it.”
The regular season starts for the Clippers on October 20th against the Los Angeles Lakers.
