The Herd with Colin Cowherd Joe and Jada - John Wall on NBA Slam Dunk GOATs, Wizards & Kentucky, Allen Iverson & Lil Wayne
Sep 16, 2025
Join Fat Joe and Jadakiss as they chat with John Wall about his journey from a No. 1 draft pick to an Amazon NBA analyst. Wall shares stories about his legendary Kentucky team and memorable moments with Allen Iverson. They dive into the Dunk Contest debate, discuss why stars like LeBron skip it, and rank the all-time great dunkers. Plus, hear anecdotes about witnessing Kobe and KD in action and Wall lighting up Madison Square Garden. It’s a fun mix of basketball nostalgia and music influences.
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Broadcasting As The Next Chapter
- John Wall views broadcasting as a natural next chapter after retiring from playing basketball.
- He emphasizes leaving on his own terms and using Amazon Prime to stay connected to the game.
Kentucky Brotherhood Built The Hype
- Wall describes Kentucky’s 2010 team chemistry and how teammates lived like family off campus.
- He credits constant pickup and bonding (dinners at coach Cal's house) for making them feel like rock stars and reigniting college basketball excitement.
Mixtape Moment Sparked National Buzz
- Wall recounts how his AAU mixtape got big after a fan sneaked in and filmed him at Bob Gibbons.
- That tape and exposure helped turn his high-school buzz into national recognition without social media.