FROM THE DESK OF NBA COMMISSIONER ADAM SILVER:
“Attention NBA players, please submit your application for Most Fastest Player. Applications will be judged by your ability to run really really fast while dribbling and eventually scoring the basketball. Please send all submissions to ASilver1962@hotmail.com with your name in the subject so we can begin the process of naming the MFP by the All-Star break.”
John Wall:
“Hey Adam, nice to hear from you. I will submit the following play from our game against the Chicago Bulls on January 9th as my application for MFP. It’s an honor to be playing in this league and to be considered for such a prestigious and totally real award.
I think that should do it. Happy New Year,
J”
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Look, I’m not saying John Wall is THE FASTEST player in the NBA, but he’s certainly a finalist for MFP. Russell Westbrook, Ty Lawson and Michael Conley can certainly give him a run for his money.
But Wall already said he thinks he’s the quickest of foot.
"Wall was asked if Westbrook was the fastest player in the league and replied, “No, I’m going to say myself.”Wall then flashed a playful grin and refused to bite when asked if Westbrook was at least the second-fastest player in the league. “It’s tough man,” Wall said. “There’s a couple fast guys in this league. He’s up there, Derrick [Rose] is up there, when he’s healthy. Mike Conley’s pretty quick. It’s different guys. Ty Lawson’s quick. So there’s a lot of guys, but I put myself first. Just for fun.”"
(Via Michael Lee, The Washington Post)
It’s pretty clear Wall holds his speed in high regard and, man, does he take advantage of it in the open court. Not only is Wall making his case for MFP, but he’s sprinting into the MVP conversation as well.