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WALLACE IS COLD

2.9 ppg, 53.3 FG% in last 7 gp

Ben Wallace #6 - C

Ben Wallace
Detroit
DOB: Sep 10, 1974
Age: 35
College: Virginia Union
HT: 6-9 WT: 240
NBA Seasons: 13
Signed by Washington in 1996.

Current Status: On roster

 YearGPGSMinPGFG%3P%FT%StlBlkTPGRPGAPGPPG
Season Totals: 2009-10121229.357.1%-47.4%1519.79.21.63.4

Scouting Report

Assets One of the most athletic big men in the game's history, he's also a tenacious rebounder and shot-blocker who can dominate the paint in his own end. Nimble and agile. Shows a great nose for steals.
Flaws Offense has always been an afterthought and he is a liability at the charity stripe. Over the years injuries have affected his once-formidable intensity and energy level.
Career potential Defense-first power forward/center.

Honours and Awards

2006-07NBA - Second All-Defensive Team
2005-06NBA - Defensive Player of the Year
2005-06NBA - First All-Defensive Team
2005-06NBA - Second All-NBA Team
2005-06NBA - Played in the All-Star Game
2004-05NBA - Defensive Player of the Year
2004-05NBA - First All-Defensive Team
2004-05NBA - Third All-NBA Team
2004-05NBA - Played in the All-Star Game
2003-04NBA - Member of NBA Championship Team
2003-04NBA - First All-Defensive Team
2003-04NBA - Second All-NBA Team
2003-04NBA - Played in the All-Star Game
2002-03NBA - First All-Defensive Team
2002-03NBA - Defensive Player of the Year
2002-03NBA - Second All-NBA Team
2002-03NBA - Played in the All-Star Game
2001-02NBA - Third All-NBA Team
2001-02NBA - First All-Defensive Team
2001-02NBA - Defensive Player of the Year

Transactions / Injuries / Suspensions

12-Aug-09Signed as a free agent by the Detroit Pistons to a one-year contract.
13-Jul-09Waived by the Phoenix Suns.
25-Jun-09Acquired from the Cleveland Cavaliers.
18-Apr-09Missed the last 2 games of the regular season (strained left knee).
13-Apr-09Strained left knee, remainder of the season.
08-Apr-09Missed 21 games (broken fibula).
27-Feb-09Broken fibula, mid-April.
20-Feb-09Missed 1 game (right arm injury).
18-Feb-09Right arm injury, day-to-day.
16-Jan-09Missed 2 games (intestinal virus).
13-Jan-09Intestinal virus, day-to-day.
03-Apr-08Missed 2 games (back spasms).
30-Mar-08Back spasms, day-to-day.
29-Mar-08Missed 2 games (back spasms).
22-Mar-08Back spasms, day-to-day.
13-Mar-08Missed 1 game (back spasms).
12-Mar-08Back spasms, day-to-day.
22-Dec-07Missed 2 games (bone spur in left foot).
19-Dec-07Bone spur in left foot, day-to-day.
08-Apr-07Missed 2 games (sinus inflammation).
04-Apr-07Sinus inflammation, day-to-day.
02-Feb-07Missed 1 game (left knee injury).
29-Jan-07Left knee injury, day-to-day.
17-Jan-07Missed 2 games (lower back spasms).
13-Jan-07Lower back spasms, inactive list.
13-Jul-06Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Chicago Bulls to a four-year contract.
03-Dec-04Missed 6 games (suspension).
21-Nov-04Suspended by the NBA for 6 games for his actions on Nov 19 against the Indiana Pacers.
17-Nov-04Missed 2 games (personal reasons).
11-Nov-04Personal reasons, day-to-day.
12-Nov-03Missed 1 game (sprained left ankle).
11-Nov-03Sprained left ankle, day-to-day.
20-Apr-03Missed the last 6 games of the regular season (sprained left MCL).
16-Apr-03Sprained left MCL, injured list.
07-Apr-03Left knee injury, late April.
11-Feb-03Missed 1 game (personal reasons).
05-Feb-03Personal reasons, day-to-day.
13-Jan-03Missed 2 games (sprained right ankle).
11-Jan-03Sprained right ankle, day-to-day.
12-Apr-02Missed 2 games (sprained right ankle).
08-Apr-02Sprained right ankle, day-to-day.

Trades

12-Aug-09Signed as a free agent by the Detroit Pistons.
25-Jun-09Phoenix Suns traded Shaquille O'Neal to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Ben Wallace, Sasha Pavlovic, a conditional 2nd round selection in 2010 and cash considerations.
21-Feb-08In a three-team trade: the Chicago Bulls traded Ben Wallace, Joe Smith, a 2009 second-round pick to the Cleveland Cavaliers and Adrian Griffin to the Seattle SuperSonics. Seattle traded Wally Szczerbiak and Delonte West to Cleveland. The Cavaliers traded Drew Gooden, Larry Hughes, Shannon Brown and Cedric Simmons to Chicago and Donyell Marshall and Ira Newble to Seattle.
13-Jul-06Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Chicago Bulls.
03-Aug-00Orlando Magic traded Chucky Atkins and Ben Wallace to the Detroit Pistons for Grant Hill.
11-Aug-99Washington Wizards traded Ben Wallace, Tim Legler, Terry Davis and Jeff McInnis to the Orlando Magic for Isaac Austin.
02-Oct-96Signed as a free agent by the Washington Bullets.

Career Stats

YearTeamLeagueGPGSMinPGFG%3P%FT%StlBlkTPGRPGAPGPPG
2009-10DetroitNBA121229.357.1%-47.4%1519.79.21.63.4
2008-09ClevelandNBA565323.544.5%-42.2%4875.66.5.82.9
2007-08ClevelandNBA222226.345.7%-43.2%1937.87.4.64.2
2007-08ChicagoNBA505032.537.3%0%42.4%69801.08.81.85.1
2007-08Total Chi/CleNBA727230.639.2%0%42.6%88117.98.41.54.8
2006-07ChicagoNBA777735.045.3%20%40.8%1111561.310.72.46.4
2005-06DetroitNBA828235.251%0%41.6%1461811.111.31.97.3
2004-05DetroitNBA747436.145.3%11.1%42.8%1061761.112.21.79.7
2003-04DetroitNBA818137.742.1%12.5%49%1432461.512.41.79.5
2002-03DetroitNBA737339.448.1%16.7%45%1042301.215.41.66.9
2001-02DetroitNBA808036.553.1%0%42.3%138278.913.01.47.6
2000-01DetroitNBA808034.549%25%33.6%1071861.513.21.56.4
1999-00OrlandoNBA818124.250.3%-47.4%72130.88.2.84.8
1998-99WashingtonNBA461626.857.8%-35.6%5090.88.3.46.0
1997-98WashingtonNBA671616.851.8%-35.7%6172.44.8.33.1
1996-97WashingtonNBA3405.834.8%-30%811.51.7.11.1
TotalNBA91579730.947.3%11.6%41.8%119719671.010.21.46.2

Playoff Stats

YearTeamLeagueGPGSMinPGFG%3P%FT%StlBlkTPGRPGAPGPPG
2008-09ClevelandNBA14012.661.5%-0%44.22.7.31.1
2007-08ClevelandNBA131323.451.5%-35%814.56.51.23.2
2006-07ChicagoNBA101036.956.6%0%50%15171.09.51.48.7
2005-06DetroitNBA181835.746.5%0%27.3%2422.810.51.74.7
2004-05DetroitNBA252539.248.1%0%46.1%43591.211.31.010.0
2003-04DetroitNBA232340.245.4%0%42.7%44561.614.31.910.3
2002-03DetroitNBA171742.548.6%0%44.6%4252.916.31.68.9
2001-02DetroitNBA101040.847.5%-43.6%19261.916.11.27.3
2000-01DetroitNBA------------
1999-00OrlandoNBA------------
1998-99WashingtonNBA------------
1997-98WashingtonNBA------------
1996-97WashingtonNBA------------
TotalNBA13011634.848.2%0%41.8%1992501.011.21.37.2