John Wall - Defensive Dynamo 16/17 Part 1

John Wall. 4x NBA All-Star. 2015’s NBA All-Defensive Second Team. 2017 All-NBA Third Team. The Washington Wizards’ franchise leader in steals. He finished the season just behind Draymond Green as the league leader in steals. He's arguably the greatest shot blocking point guard in NBA history, certainly the best one in the league today (let’s just assume Giannis Antetokounmpo isn’t necessarily a point guard). Understandably, his defense has been called into question during the season (his inability or unwillingness to fight over screens is something that isn’t hard to spot), but in the playoffs, he’s been more locked in. Sure, the effort isn’t always there, but when engaged, Wall has the ability to dominate the game on both ends.
There are times when John Wall seems to will the Washington Wizards to wins. I understand that these highlights are more of the blocks and steals variety, and that’s not all there is on the defensive end (and there are arguments to be made that those are deceptive statistics when taken on face value), but the ability to even make those plays from the point guard position still astounds me. The point is that, on a nightly basis, John has had the ability to brandish breathtaking plays on both ends and I wanted to do a little something in recognition of that.
PLAYOFF HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED!
(Description from August 2017)

[@aldogarciamoreno5490]

Literally the first 2 and a half minutes were from the playoffs alone, now that's truly amazing I think he could have more playoffs highlights than every DPOY since '09

[@supermoneymagnet1]

Aldo Garcia Moreno Playoff Wall is a different Wall. I just wish he had a few better players.

[@aldogarciamoreno5490]

@@supermoneymagnet1 let's hope that he gets in a better situation, either in Washington or somewhere else but he deserves to contend

[@supermoneymagnet1]

Aldo Garcia Moreno his inconsistent jump shot is his only flaw. imo he is the most overlooked PG in the league.

[@Joe_Parmesan]

Dude should've definitely gotten All Defense this season too

[@kamehameha626]

this is coming from someone who wasn't always a fan.. but john wall is lowkey one of the three best guards in the league.

[@kalonbrown873]

Prime. When he plays disciplined. I love Wall but he makes boneheaded decisions sometimes.

[@noobestofdamall]

Harden/Curry/CP3/Westbrook/Butler exist so no.

[@RBOpoohworst]

Isaac jimmy g buckets one of my top 5 fav players he is not better than John wall and westbrook really isnt better

[@noobestofdamall]

+MKN kvng wavy The Timberwolves won 31/82 (38%) games in 16/17, but with a healthy Butler in 17/18, they won 37/59 games (63%), that's MVP level impact. The Wizards won 48/79 (61%) games with a healthy Wall in 16/17 and 20/41 (49%) games without Wall in 17/18. On/off, BPM (box score based), and RAPM/RPM (impact based) paint the same picture. Butler is simply a more impactful player with slightly better box score production. Westbrook is much better in terms of box score production and has led comparable teams with worse supporting cast. All advanced metrics also support that he's a better player.

[@RBOpoohworst]

Lanky Boi do not say westbrook or kyrie is its 1: steph 2: cp3 3: John wall 4: dame 5: kyrie

[@kingho2885]

His blocking ability is like young D.wade!!

[@Joe_Parmesan]

The thing that gets me is that after Ariza left in 2014, Wall was the only elite level defender in Washington. Otto Porter was a decent defender who could get into passing lanes, while Beal had some nice moments as well, but Wall was pretty much all they had on that end

[@nofuture_at_all]

My favorite player and the reason I started watching NBA. I was one of bandwagon fans before, supporting whoever came to Finals like the Spurs. But when I saw Wall, I became a fan of him instantly and follow every game of Wizards until now.

[@megumi6499]

I've never seen anyone block that many jumpshots

[@00savage_8]

Anthony Davis?maybe

[@tim_cleezy]

Megumi matisse thybulle

[@texasstylebasketball]

Herbert Jones is going to be really good at blocking j’s

[@kalonbrown873]

People can keep sleeping on the Wizards all they want too. Wall, Beal and Dwight 🔥🔥🔥 that’s a top 3 team in the east if they stay healthy

[@princewya]

And disciplined.

[@bridgest]

fax but dont forget me : D

[@alvinlee1697]

Lmao Dwight’s already injured

[@noahamankwaah9802]

Nope.

[@andreasvella429]

Best two way point.

[@alvinlee1697]

vellz TMG Chris Paul’s much better on offense while only barely worse on defense

[@mostrappersdieintheirownci6737]

Alvin Lee CP3 is a horrible perimeter defender. He might get some steals but thats it.

[@Kidkinsey]

Best shot blocking pg in nba history Can impact the game on both ends

[@adamcastillo3594]

Can you do a rondo defensive dynamo please

[@nofuture_at_all]

6:18 good defense then coast to coast run the court

[@YoungDen]

Hopefully he can stay healthy this season. If so the Wizards will have plenty of stops late in the game now that Gortat is gone

[@dariusmagada-ward3608]

At 6:17 the LBJ gets the switch with Wall on him and the commentator calls Wall "mouse in the house" .. Jimmy then makes the play and converts the and one on the other end, thats how you shut that bullshit up right there! Amazing player he is.

[@jalenmccoy6285]

This is why he's the best pg in the league has great offense and defense, all the other top point guards in the league have good offense but sorry defense........ Jus cause kyrie and curry are great offensive players, that doesn't make them the best point guards in the league (no disrespect to them)

[@jacksondowdle5217]

+Evin Gualberto bro i luv ur channel bro liiike no lie

[@svrmanrawnxt]

A healthy John wall is definitely best PG in the east and top PG in the league ❌🧢

[@tyrekejenkins726]

U should upload when IT dropped 53 on him

[@oerprd5529]

IT WHO? that nigga unheard of, every team got rid of his bum ass, can't be that good....he got lucky

[@Kidkinsey]

Watch the highlights less then 15 points were scored on wall but Carry on

[@tyrekejenkins726]

KidKinsey just watched the highlights. What highlights are u watching?

[@Kidkinsey]

Tyreke Jenkins rewatch them

[@user-gs3hs5gj3k]

First

[@jason15212]

🗜 🔒

[@ancelotiromibeaubrun3689]

Dpoy