Former NBA star John Wall shared on The OGs Podcast hosted by Udonis Haslem and Mike Miller that he struggled with suicidal thoughts, revealing that he had put a gun to his head on two separate occasions. Wall has been candid about his mental health battles following the passing of his mother in 2019, and during the podcast, he opened up about the depth of his struggles. He emphasized the importance of seeking help and shared that he sought therapy after his lowest points.
Wall's difficult period was compounded by the loss of his grandmother and a year-long recovery from surgery for a ruptured Achilles. Despite his challenges, Wall found motivation in his two sons, realizing that taking himself away from them would mean failing them. He stressed the significance of seeking help, especially for Black men, encouraging anyone struggling to reach out for support.
