Now retired and consultant for ESPN, Kendrick Perkins is not known to have his tongue in his pocket. And while he wished to defend John Wall, he gave his opinion on Ben Simmons. And according to him, no doubt, did it with Joel Embiid would be much better with John Wall by his side. A tackle that may seem supported for the leader of the Sixers, who we remember is still only 25 years old and the time to correct his faults, but which above all highlights the qualities of John Wall and what he could bring to Philadelphia .
“Last year we got a glimpse of former John Wall… He never got a beat because the Rockets was resting him. But I think he’s still in his prime. And I think in a good situation, with the right coach, it will put him back on the path to success. I still think John Wall can help a team. I think with the right players around him he can do something. I can see John Wall at the Clippers, or even in Philly. I don’t know what’s going on with the Ben Simmons cases, but I think John Wall in Philly with Joel Embiid is better than Ben Simmons in Philly with Joel Embiid because John Wall is going to take his shots and be aggressive. John isn’t going to be afraid to go to the pitch line. I know his contract, he has almost $ 100 million guaranteed over the next two years. But in the end, I think he still has something to offer a title contender team. ”
However, it is hard to imagine the Sixers being interested in a trade from John Wall, who wants to leave Houston, but whose contract seems to be a huge burden: $ 91.7 million over the next two seasons and a player option of $ 47.4 million for the season 2022-23. Houston must attach assets so that a team accepts to absorb its contract and it would be necessary in more to balance the wages while Wall earns much more than the Australian.
While still posting 20.6 points and 6.9 assists per game, Wall could find himself blocked all season, and may not even play the year. It remains to be seen how these two very complicated situations to manage will be unblocked.
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