“If John Wall didn’t break his wrist against the Atlanta Hawks, the Washington Wizards would’ve made it to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2015.”
That’s a hypothetical that optimistic Wizards fans, and probably some within the organization, like to cite when noting the team’s recent success.
It’s no secret that the Wizards will go as far as their backcourt, and really, their star player can take them. But completely relying on one player for success on that level rarely ends well.
While it’s easy to point towards Wall’s injury and blame the misfortune on the team’s failure in the postseason, it’s also important to note that Washington was talented enough to still compete without their lone All-Star.