When John Wall entered the NBA in 2010, he was commonly compared to Jason Kidd, another point guard with amazing passing, rebounding, and defensive skills who needed time to develop as a scorer. Through Wall’s first six seasons in the NBA, that comparison hasn’t exactly gone away. He has certainly proven himself as a passer and rebounder, among other things, but still hasn’t become an elite, efficient scorer, particularly from outside.
On a very basic level, the Wall-Kidd comparison holds up. But how do Wall and Kidd stack up through their first six seasons in the NBA? Let’s break it down:
Rookie Awards - Both players were named 1st Team All-Rookie for their performances.