Wall Balled

As expected, John Wall announced to the Lexington media this morning that he would be entering the NBA draft. Of course to anyone who knows anything about basketball this was not a surprise. One, being he had already submitted his NBA paperwork. Two, being he has been touted as the likely number one pick in the NBA draft for the last two years now. As much as I will miss Wall playing his games in Rupp Arena, I will enjoy the memories of the season Wall did spend in Lexington. I was sitting about five rows off the floor when Liggins delivered a nice lob to Wall for a sick oop dunk against Tennessee, it happens like ten feet in front of me. As much as I will remember that experience, I will also never forget all the times I secretly done the John Wall dance while no one was looking, nor will I forget the times I got jacked up listening to Drakes "Forever" (one of the songs/themes for this years Big Blue Madness or at least one I couldn't hear without thinking of UK basketball) before the game came on. Although in many peoples eyes, the run fell a little short of where it should have, a 35-3 season all the while restoring the KENTUCKY brand is good enough for me. Of course this wouldn't have been possible without Wall, and we may go decades before we see another like him (although Teague will be close). There's just so much I could say, or so many things I could bring up in order to show my thankfulness for number eleven. However, I'm trying my best to keep it short and sweet. Basically all I am trying to say is that this season was one of the most memorable/enjoyable seasons of Kentucky Basketball I have ever witnessed. Wall is/was an instant superstar and a joy to actually watch play with Kentucky across his chest. For years I envied the teams pulling in stars like the Durants, Odens, Mayo's, Beasley's, etc. But this year we finally got a star to call our own, and along with Cousins don't think would trade for anyone. As Wall and company finally gave Big Blue Nation something to look forward to, as they move on to the next level, the next group of talented frosh will be hard pressed to try and take their place. I have a feeling Brandon Knight will be special, but a John Wall he will not be. So all I'm really trying to say is thanks John Wall, I'm sure I'll still bust a John Wall dance every now and then as you are destined to do your thing in the NBA. Thanks for giving us a season to remember and for bringing that swag back to the big blue. To help sum it all up for me, I'm just going to defer to this guy. I couldn;t believe I hadn't saw this until recently, especially considering all the John Wall youtube videos I have seen. After watching countless John Wall generic rap videos, I think this one says it best. I mean hey, if a hard rockin harmonica don't get ya what will?