Ben Wallace

Ben Wallace

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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”
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/benwallacebmx
Twitter https://twitter.com/_benwallace
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

  1. Defensive play
  2. 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