Ben Wallace’s NBA career
Born on September 10, 1974, Ben Wallace attended college at Virginia Union, where he studied criminal justice, and currently plays for the Detroit Pistons of the NBA. He is 6’9″ tall and weighs 240 pounds and is the 10th of 11 children. In his spare time away from the court, Ben Wallace enjoys swimming, hunting, fishing, and video games. In the off-season, Ben and his wife Chanda reside in Virginia. During his college years, Wallace led his team to the Division II Final Four and an impressive 28-3 record.
The 1996-1997 season marked Ben Wallace’s rookie year, during which he saw only limited action as a reserve player for the Bullets. Having appeared in 34 competitions during the season, he averaged 1.1 points per game. During the 1997-1998 season, Wallace experienced the first start of his NBA career, during which he grabbed 12 rebounds, against the Indiana Pacers on January 27, 1998. The following seasons gave Ben Wallace little additional time, which allowed him to continue to improve his game. . In the 2002-2003 season, Ben Wallace missed a handful of games due to injuries, but still managed to play in and start 73 regular season games.
The 2003-2004 season marked the second consecutive season in which Ben Wallace earned All-NBA Second Team honors and the third consecutive season in which he was named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team. Additionally, he finished the season as the only NBA athlete ranked in the Top-10 in rebounds, blocks and steals.
During the 2004-2005 season, Wallace appeared in and started 74 games. He averaged a career-high 9.7 points per game and finished the season as the only NBA player ranked in the Top-5 in blocks and Top-25 in steals. In November, Ben Wallace missed six regular season games due to an NBA suspension. According to the statistics of the 2005-2006 season, Ben Wallace averaged 7.3 points per game, 11.30 rebounds and 1.9 assists. Standing at 6’9″ and weighing 240 pounds, Ben Wallace is ready to help make the Pistons a favorite for the 2006-2007 season.
Fans who wish to request a signed photo or simply send their best wishes to Ben Wallace are urged to do so on behalf of their NBA franchise team. If you are requesting an autograph, be sure to include a SASE (stamped self-addressed envelope) with your request. Some of the most popular items to sign include a blank index card, trading card, or photo. Fans are discouraged from submitting an item that has special sentimental value, is a limited edition, or a prized possession. As with all autograph requests, there is never a guaranteed response. Due to both time constraints and commitments, some athletes are unable to respond to all fan mail. For this reason, many fans prefer to simply request that the athlete submit a signed photo rather than provide their own to be autographed. Letters and requests should be mailed to:
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