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NBA Fans Show Admiration For Pistons Legend Ben Wallace
Mar. 16, 2012; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Ben Wallace during game against the Phoenix Suns at the US Airways Center. The Suns defeated the Pistons 109-101. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

NBA Fans Show Admiration For Pistons Legend Ben Wallace

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI  |  By Ben Stinar  |  Last updated Jul 17, 2025 3:24 PM ET

Ben Wallace was once among the best centers in the NBA when he played for the Detroit Pistons.

The 50-year-old last played in the league during the 2011-12 season.

On Thursday, StatMuse made a post highlighting Wallace's career highlights.

Via StatMuse: "Ben Wallace in 16 seasons:

— 4x DPOY
— 6x All-Defense
— 5x All-NBA
— 4x All-Star
— NBA Champ

Tied for the most Defensive Player of the Year awards in NBA history."

Many fans sent love to Wallace in the comments.

@AllSportHype: "6’7 center who clamped Shaq"

@RoParrish: "— First undrafted player in the Hall of Fame"

@YunoHoopz: "I’ll never forget how he elevated that 2007 Chicago Bulls to an all-time great defense with a -6.9 net rating "


This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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