Players that can’t defend or space the floor typically don’t find much success in the NBA nowadays. The ones that do, however, tend to stand out and earn a ton of money.
John Wall has made a living getting his teammates paid.
Wall single handedly revived the careers of Martell Webster and Rasual Butler after they had one foot out of the floor. His ability to create for others led Webster and Butler to get more open looks than they had in their entire careers. The recipe for success is simple: just make open shots.