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WASHINGTON, USA – MARCH 3: John Wall (2) of Washington Wizards celebrates during the NBA match between Washington Wizards and Toronto Raptors at the Verizon Center in Washington, United States on March 3, 2017. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)
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WASHINGTON, USA – MARCH 3: John Wall (2) of Washington Wizards celebrates during the NBA match between Washington Wizards and Toronto Raptors at the Verizon Center in Washington, United States on March 3, 2017. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)
John Wall is under one of the largest contracts in the league. He put pen to paper on his current contract with his now-former team Washington Wizards in 2017.
But the deal only kicked in last season, when he was out injured and made him the highest-paid player in DC. But what are the exact details of his max contract? Don’t worry, we have got you covered.
John Wall Contract breakdown
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Overall Amount – Around $170 Million guaranteed over 4 years
2019-20 season – $37.8 million guaranteed (did not play a single game)
2020-21 season – $41.2 million guaranteed (current season with the Houston Rockets)
2021-22 season – $43.8 million guaranteed
2022-23 season – $47.2 million guaranteed (player option)
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WASHINGTON, USA – DECEMBER 19: John Wall (2) of Washington Wizards in action during the NBA match between Washington Wizards and New Orleans Pelicans at the Capital One Arena in Washington, the USA on December 19, 2017. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)
The Wizards drafted Wall as the #1 pick in the 2010 NBA Draft. Hence, this contract was a rookie extension and during the time of his signature, one of the largest in the league.
This will take him to his 13th season in the NBA while his final year is a player option. Meaning he can opt-out of his contract and become a free agent for an even bigger paycheck.
So why did the Rockets trade for John Wall?
Considering his expensive contract, why did the Houston front office trade for him? Did they have sufficient cap space? The answer is simple. Not only does Russell Westbrook and John Wall’s playing style match, but also their contracts.
Like Wall, Westbrook also has 3 years remaining on his contract. And he is practically owed the same amount of money over these 3 seasons, too.
Hence, with regards to cap space, it was a straightforward decision for both the Rockets and Wizards. Not to forget, but Wall is also 2 years younger than his fellow point guard.
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How is Wall faring with the Rockets?
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He hasn’t played a single NBA game for over the last couple of years because of an Achilles tendon and a knee injury, respectively. For a player who relies on his athleticism so much, getting back to his best is never easy.
So, the Rockets are taking a bit of a gamble with him compared to the ever-reliable Westbrook. However, he is showing glimpses of his All-Star level in the pre-season games. And they will hope that he carries that into the regular season as well.
