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Ben Wallace Wiki Biography
- Ben Camey Wallace was born in White Hall, Alabama, USA, on 10 September 1974.
- He is a former professional basketball player, best known during his prime for being one of the best defensive players in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
- He played for the Washington Bullets/Wizards, Orlando Magic, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Detroit Pistons, among other clubs.
- He gained a substantial amount of net worth during his basketball career.
- Sources estimate his net worth to be $50 million as of early 2016, mainly accumulated through his prosperous basketball career, as he signed high-value contracts during his tenure in the NBA.
- He even worked on video games, had a couple of endorsements, and even had a “Big Ben” sneaker to his credit.
- Both of these have helped to improve his income.
- Ben began his love of basketball by attending Hayneville Central High School, where he also played baseball and football.
- In 2005, Ben’s final season with Detroit will be to win another Defensive Player of the Year Award but fighting against LeBron James’ Cleveland Cavaliers in the playoffs.
- They finally lost to the Miami Heat and Dwyane Wade.
- Wallace went to the Free Agency and signed with the Bulls of Chicago.
- At this point, his averages were lower, but Chicago still managed to reach the playoffs before Miami defeated him.
- During these years, from 2003 to 2006, Ben was chosen for the All-Star Game, the greatest NBA player accolade.
- Wallace was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2007.
- As a power forward, he played with the team but was traded to the Phoenix Suns in 2009.
- Then, for three seasons, he returned to the Pistons and then retired in 2012.
- Since 2001, Wallace has been married to Chanda and they have 3 children.
- He said that he enjoys professional wrestling and that Hulk Hogan and John Cena are some of his favorite wrestlers.
- Ben was arrested several times because of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and carrying a hidden knife.
Ben Wallace Quick Info
Net Worth | $50 Million |
Salary | 2.246 million USD |
Date Of Birth | September 10, 1974 |
Place Of Birth | White Hall, Alabama, USA |
Height | 2.06 |
Weight | 108.86 |
Profession | Basketball Player |
Education | Cuyahoga Community College, Virginia Union University |
Nationality | American |
Spouse | Chanda Wallace (m. 2001) |
Children | Ben Wallace Jr., Bryce Wallace, Bailey Wallace |
Siblings | Dennis Wallace, James McBride Sr., Sam Wallace Jr., Eva L. Wallace, Pete Wallace, David Wallace, Stephanie Wallace, Shirley Wallace, Eden Wallace, James Wallace |
Nicknames | “Big Ben” |
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IMDB | www.imdb.com/name/nm1651293 |
Awards | NBA Defensive Player of the Year (2002, 2003, 2005, 2006), Defensive Player of the Year Award (2002), NBA champion (2004), NBA All-Star ()2003, 2004, 2005, 2006) |
Ben Wallace Trademarks
- Defensive play
- Various hairstyles
Ben Wallace Quotes
- It feels good to just play in the All-Star Game. To be the first un-drafted player to start, I think it speaks volumes for those guys trying to make to the league that there are always opportunities if you just stay prepared.
- [on how he decides to wear hair] “Whatever my wife feels like. That’s the method to the madness.”
- [on feeling pressure during an All Star Game] “Given the opportunity I’ll let my defense shine. The All-Star Game is about going out and having fun, it’s more for the fans. Whatever happens, happens.”
Ben Wallace Important Facts
- Traded to the Phoenix Suns. [June 2009]
- Living in Oakland Township, Michigan on Strathmore Blvrd. [January 2006]
- Lakeside Mall, Sterling Heights, Michigan signing autographs. [June 2004]
- (February 21) Traded from the Chicago Bulls to the Cleveland Cavaliers. [2008]
- Children: Sons Ben Jr., Bryce, and Daughter Bailey.
- Signed with the Chicago Bulls in July of 2006
- Named NBA Defensive Player of the Year for the 4th time in 5 years.
- Traded from the Wizards to the Orlando Magic in 1998 along with Tim Legler, Terry Davis, and Jeff McInnis for Issac Austin.
- Traded from the Magic to the Detroit Pistons in 2000 with Chucky Atkins for Grant Hill.
- Signed as an undrafted free agent by the Washington Bullets (now Wizards) in 1996. First undrafted player ever to start an NBA All-Star Game (in 2005).
- Played college basketball at Virginia Union University, a small, historically-black college in Richmond, Virginia. Led VUU to the CIAA Final Four his senior season in 1996, averaging 14 points and 12 rebounds per game.
- Has won Defensive Player of the Year 3 times in the last 4 years.
- Through 2004 his career free throw percentage is under 50%
- He trains, works-out, and excercises with Pistons teammate Darko Milicic.
- He is one of only four players to lead the NBA in both blocks and rebounds in the same season.
Ben Wallace Filmography
Title | Year | Status | Character | Role |
---|---|---|---|---|
Black Magic | 2008 | TV Mini-Series documentary | Himself | Self |
The 2004 NBA Finals | 2004 | TV Mini-Series | Himself (Forward – Detroit Pistons) | Self |
NBA All-Star Read to Achieve Celebration | 2004 | TV Movie | Himself | Self |
2003 NBA All-Star Game | 2003 | TV Special | Himself | Self |
Rome Is Burning | 2010 | TV Series | Himself | Archive Footage |