John Wall

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the NBA career seasons?11 seasons
2. What is the draft position?1st overall pick in the 2010 NBA draft
3. What position does John Wall play in basketball?John Wall is a point guard, the player who leads the team on the court.
4. Why was John Wall chosen first overall in the 2010 NBA draft?After a standout year with the Kentucky Wildcats, he was seen as the best player available, so the Washington Wizards picked him first.

NBA Draft Lottery: A system used by non-playoff teams to determine the order of selection in the NBA draft.
Floor General: A term used to describe a point guard who effectively directs the team's offense and strategy on the court.
Achilles Tendon Rupture: A severe injury where the Achilles tendon, connecting the calf muscle to the heel bone, tears completely.