John Wall is learning a wealth of information from former NBA point guard Sam Cassell, who now serves as Flip Saunders assistant with the Wizards.
Wall told the Washington Post:
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It’s fun,” Wall said. “Sam was one of the great point guards that played in the league and mastered the post game and the mid-range game. That’s something I’m working with every day to get better. I think everybody on this level, or anybody on any level, you all need somebody that played or masters the position that can help you a whole lot. You know a lot, but there is so much more you can learn. He’s still teaching me a lot. And I know there is so much more I can learn by watching film or just talking to him one-on-one.”
Coach Flip Saunders said having a former player, not too far removed from the game, like Cassell should help Wall, though their respective games are decidedly different.
“Sam has been through it a little bit,” he said. “Sam didn’t play because of his athletic ability totally. He played because of a combination of his talent and his smarts, understanding the game and the talent and athletic ability he does have and his uniqueness to play angles a lot. Him being able to show some of those things help. And Sam can still play a little bit. So he can do those things, too.”
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Here is Wall vs. Cassell in some friendly 1-on-1 action:
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