Ben Wallace
1974
5
Quotes
Biography
Ben Wallace is a former professional basketball player who made a name for himself as a dominant defensive force in the NBA. Born in 1974 in White Hall, Alabama, Wallace began his NBA career in 1996 with the Washington Bullets. He later played for the Orlando Magic, Detroit Pistons, Chicago Bulls, and Cleveland Cavaliers. Wallace earned four NBA Defensive Player of the Year awards and was a four-time NBA All-Star. He was a key player in the Pistons' 2004 NBA Championship victory, known for his shot-blocking and rebounding skills.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
I take pride in working very hard. You need to understand that hard work doesn't instantly pay off.
2
Rebounds win basketball games.
3
My job isn't to score. That's not what I was born to do. My job is to defend the person who is trying to score.
4
It's not what you do once in a while, it's what you do day in and day out that makes the difference.
5
Defense is all about hard work, pride, and determination.