Ben Wallace

:This article is about the basketball player. For information on the former Member of the Scottish Parliament, see Ben Wallace (UK politician).

Player Profile

As of 2005, Wallace is considered the quintessential defensive specialist. He features an impressive physique - even measured against the standards of his NBA peers - which allows him to out-muscle most of his opposition. Wallace constantly ranks among the best rebounders and shot-blockers. His uncanny defensive timing allows him to defend with great intensity without drawing a foul (lifetime average personal fouls per game: 2,1 http://www.nba.com/playerfile/ben_wallace/). In addition, he is seen also as one of the most reliable contributors, rarely failing to deliver in important games. All these features were showcased in the 2004 NBA Finals, when 6'9", 240 lbs. Wallace contained 7'1", 325 lbs. elite center Shaquille O'Neal.

Related Topics:
Foul - 2004 NBA Finals - Shaquille O'Neal

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His drawback is his offensive game. Although he averaged almost 10 points per game in 2005, he is not considered as allround as other defensive stalwarts like Tim Duncan. As some big men like Shaquille O'Neal or Wilt Chamberlain, Wallace is also an atrocious free throw shooter. As of September 2005, his lifetime average is .420.

Related Topics:
Tim Duncan - Wilt Chamberlain - September 2005

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Year Age Team G PPG FGP FTP 3PP RPG APG

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1996-97 22 WAS 34 1.1 .348 .300 .000 1.7 0.1

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1997-98 23 WAS 67 3.1 .518 .357 .000 4.8 0.3

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1998-99 24 WAS 46 6.0 .578 .356 .000 8.3 0.4

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1999-00 25 ORL 81 4.8 .503 .487 .000 8.0 0.8

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2000-01 26 DET 80 6.4 .490 .336 .250 13.2 1.5

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2001-02 27 DET 80 7.6 .531 .423 .000 13.0 1.4

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2002-03 28 DET 73 6.9 .481 .450 .167 15.4 1.6

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2003-04 29 DET 81 9.5 .421 .490 .125 12.4 1.7

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2004-05 30 DET 74 9.7 .453 .428 .111 12.2 1.7

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Totals 616 6.5 .479 .420 .133 10.6 1.2

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