FIRST WORD

HE’S A QUIET KID WHO DOESN’T SAY TOO MUCH. HE’S BEEN DEALING WITH (FATHER LAVAR’S OUTLANDISH COMMENTS) HIS WHOLE LIFE. IT DOESN’T BOTHER HIM. IT’S JUST NEW TO EVERYBODY ELSE.” The Wizards’ John Wall to ESPN, after his team’s 102-99 overtime loss to the Lakers and rookie point guard Lonzo Ball.