John Wall’s facial expression stayed flat when emcee Dave Johnson said his name, lauding him in front of a room not accustomed to being so packed on a Thursday afternoon. Assembled on a multi-colored mat were a number of kids who are helped by Bright Beginnings, Inc. Television cameras were to the back. Wall sat up front, blue shirt buttoned to the top, two seats from Washington Wizards owner Ted Leonsis.
When Leonsis spoke, Wall cracked.
“I’m often introduced as owning the Washington Wizards,” Leonsis said.