- ABC News
- February 14, 2018
Washington Wizards teammates John Wall and Marcin Gortat met privately last week to confront each other about where they stood with one another, league sources told ESPN. It was the first time the two spoke in person regarding Gortat's tweet many interpreted as a passive-aggressive slight directed at the All-Star guard, according to league sources. Both Wizards players requested the sit-down, sources say. The meeting, which didn't last long, facilitated the airing of grievances, but sources say there is still more work to be done to fully repair that relationship. Those close to the franchise suggest these are natural altercations from the rigors of such an emotional season. After a 122-119 win over the red-hot Toronto Raptors on Feb. 1, the team's third-consecutive victory with Wall sidelined as he recovers from knee surgery, Gortat tweeted: Soon after, Wall, sources say, reached out to Gortat via a text message and essentially stated that if there's...