After retiring in 2025, John Wall took on a classic post-basketball life, maintaining a heavy presence in the NBA world by quickly transitioning into media and broadcasting.
Alongside his highly visible media career, Wall is slowly building a business empire, both in basketball and outside it, and continues to transform himself into one of basketball's best businessmen.
Although injuries heavily disrupted his career, J-Wall could still have a solid impact as a backup point guard or simply an experienced veteran with a respected name. However, he doesn't regret walking away from the game earlier than expected.
"A lot of people wish I was still playing," said Wall. "But I love what I'm doing, broadcasting, sports analyst, being a dad, locked in on that, being a businessman, investing in a lot of things."
Before he retired, the 11-year veteran began building a diverse investment and entrepreneurial portfolio. But once he hung his jersey up officially, he began pouring his $276 million career earnings into it.
As a result, it exploded as he was intentional about scaling it through venture capital and consumer brands, while leaving his imprint in basketball ownership.
"I own a restaurant in Coral Gables called MIKA, so I'm into that," said Wall. "I got a basketball team, South East Melbourne Phoenix, in Australia. I've invested in ZenWTR, I've invested in Slate Milk. I have another big deal, which I can't talk about, but it's going to be super exciting."
While those ventures are impressive, Wall is looking to establish himself in another industry, regarded as one of the most attractive, high-volume ones industries in the global market.
Most notably, the five-time All-Star has channeled a part of his career earnings into the automotive industry, where he wants to make a name for himself down the line.
"I have an Audi dealership that I have in Gainesville, Florida," said Wall. "I just got it a couple of months ago. So, just getting into different spaces and continue to grow and just becoming a smarter business man and entrepreneur."
However, it wouldn't be without one of his former Kentucky alumni, who made an even bigger business career after basketball, and advised him to transition into the car industry.
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That person is former NBA player Jamal Mashburn , who built an enormous nine-figure business empire through fast-food franchises and, of course, car dealerships, including Toyota and Lexus.
"Kentucky guy, alumni, one of the greats," said Wall. "When I was working out and still figuring out if I was coming back to the league, he was also working out before me. And we would talk and he was telling me about the business and just trying to figure out how to grow. "
But Wall isn't looking to stop there. When he was asked how many dealerships he wants to own, the answer was straightforward.
"Multiple, not just one," said Wall. "Not all Audi. Where Mashburn has them Toyota ones, those are the ones that's hard to get. Mercedes, you gotta start somewhere to get there, but we working our way."
Despite the tragic end to his career, it seems Wall has found joy outside of basketball and is looking to use his hard-earned money and influence to the fullest.
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This story was originally published by Basketball Network on Nov 7, 2026, where it first appeared in the Off The Court section. Add Basketball Network as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
