John Wall defends support for Cowboys
John Wall isn't backing down from his fandom.
Wall, the Washington Wizards' star point guard, was lambasted for wearing an Emmitt Smith jersey at a recent clash between the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins.
He later clarified to CSN's Chris Miller that he meant no disrespect to fans in the Washington D.C. market.
"I can see if I wore a Cowboys jersey with a Dez Bryant or Dak Prescott or Ezekiel Elliott, one of the current guys," Wall said. "I wore a legendary guy, but it’s my team ... when they’re not playing each other, I cheer for the Redskins because it’s a D.C. team."
He also defended himself from those who questioned his loyalty.
“I’m not from Washington, D.C.,” Wall argued. "I’m from Raleigh, North Carolina, and the Cowboys have always been my team. I respect and love every team and cheer for every team and hope every team in Washington, D.C. do well just like they do for us. You can say ‘Well DeSean Jackson likes this L.A. team, the Lakers.’ Well, he’s from L.A. He’s not from Washington, D.C.; he just plays for the Redskins.
"So it was no disrespect; it’s just my favorite team, and everybody understands and know that."
Wall's wardrobe choice did, however, prompt his head coach Scott Brooks to consider passing out Redskins jerseys at training camp.