The rivalry for which we pined earlier today is already developing. Responding to Dion Waiters calling Bradley Beal’s boasts of the Washington Wizards having the league’s best backcourt “nonsense,” John Wall fired back with even greater aplomb.
John Wall responds to Dion Waiters "nonsense" quote: "They haven't seen a playoff game yet. When they make one they can start talking."
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) September 30, 2014
Wall “But if you’re going to be the best back court, you have to start. This is the year (Waiters is) probably starting…" (1/2)
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) September 30, 2014
Wall (2/2) :"So let’s see who got best back court. You got to be a starting back court to be the best back court.”
Fun starting early.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) September 30, 2014
Burn.
The Cleveland Cavaliers haven’t been to the playoffs since LeBron James’ first run in Northeast Ohio, and Waiters has only started 72 of the 131 NBA games in which he’s been healthy enough to play. Wall’s right – Waiters shouldn’t talk the talk until he walks the walk. And while he and Kyrie Irving are virtually guaranteed a postseason spot this year, Waiters’ slot as a starter is far less certain.
Rivalry? We’re getting there.
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