NBA Star John Wall Says He Put A Gun To His Head Twice After His Mother's Death

NBA's John Wall former Wizards guard made the shocking revelation on "The OGs" podcast with ex-NBA stars Udonis Haslem and Mike Miller saying he struggled badly when his mom died of breast cancer in 2019. "My mom was my best friend," the 33-year-old said. "I put a gun to my head twice and a lot of people that are close to me, friends at the time didn't know. Wall explains dealing with his mom's death was his "darkest moment, combined with a litany of injuries after signing a $170 million contract extension with the Wizards. Wall chose not to pull the trigger 'cause he couldn't bear the thought of leaving his two sons behind. "If I take myself away from this Earth, I'm failing my kids, like, who gon' be able to raise them," Wall said. I know I gotta be there for them the 5x NBA All-Star went to see a therapist which he continues to do and now he's advising other men who are struggling with mental health to do the same. "If you ever feel like you in a spot where you not comfortable as a Black man, African American, or any race, no offense to that, go get help. It's okay, there's nothing wrong with that, Wall said. "I had to figure that out or I wouldn't be here today. 

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