Trae Young Wears John Wall Jersey in Wizards Tribute

Trae Young donned John Wall’s No. 2 jersey Thursday as the Wizards held a Celebration Night for the franchise icon. Wall, the No. 1 pick in 2010, averaged 19.0 points and 9.2 assists in Washington and made five straight All-Star teams from 2014 to 2018 before injuries, including a ruptured Achilles, curtailed his peak years. Wall was courtside calling the game for Amazon Prime Video while the rebuilding Wizards sit 11-34 in the East. Merlin sees symbolism in the gesture. Wearing Wall’s number is a reminder that the franchise’s brightest chapter is recent memory, not myth. For a team with injuries and young pieces, honor nights can steady the fan base and inspire culture. Still, gifts and ceremonies do not replace roster health or development if the Wizards hope to rise again.