Before having to sit out the last five games last year because of bad knees that would soon require surgery, John Wall missed 13, 16 and 33 games in his first three seasons with the Wizards. To miss a game when 100% healthy? Unacceptable.

"That’s the difference about our league now. It’s kind of gotten a little softer," Wall told CSNmidatlantic.com, comparing today's NBA to previous eras. "Guys sit out and rest. I understand the coach made a decision, you can’t go against what the coach said or the doctor said."

Now he's faced with missing Friday's game vs. the Chicago Bulls because of injury. He already has missed two under "rest" precautions set forth by the medical staff after knee surgeries May 5.

"I'm not the type of guy who wants to sit down and rest. I think you owe it to the fans," Wall said. "They paid money to come see us play. That's how a professional goes out there and competes. If nothing is hurt, you can play go play.

"I missed games I didn’t want to miss in the past because I was injured. I make up for the time I can make up."

Last weekend, the Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs sat multiple star players each for a national TV game that lost its luster immediately.

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