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Ben Wallace Retired

Center · Detroit Pistons · 7'0", 255 lb · Drafted 1996
1× NBA ChampionHall of FameDetroit Pistons
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In short

Ben Wallace is a retired center and Hall of Famer who starred for the Detroit Pistons. Undrafted to four-time DPOY and a 2004 champion. Career averages: 5.7 points, 9.6 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game.

Scoring map · Ben’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 53% · Paint 21%
Rim — 53% of scoring, 44% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 2% of scoring, 1% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsTop of key 3 — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 4% of scoring, 4% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsMid-range (L) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shotsPaint — 21% of scoring, 26% of shotsMid-range (R) — 7% of scoring, 9% of shots
  • Rim53%
  • Paint21%
  • Mid-range (R)7%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Ben Wallace is one of the NBA's all-time greats. Undrafted to four-time DPOY and a 2004 champion.

Over a Hall of Fame career he averaged 5.7 points, 9.6 rebounds and 1.3 assists and won 1 championship.

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Career avg
5.7 ppg
Center
Rebounds
9.6 rpg
career
Assists
1.3 apg
career
Titles
1× champion
Detroit Pistons
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Ben Wallace is a retired Hall of Fame center, most iconic with the Detroit Pistons.

Undrafted to four-time DPOY and a 2004 champion.

He retired with career averages of 5.7 points, 9.6 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game.

Sources: Career figures: Basketball-Reference / NBA.com. Role ratings: Balladex characterization.

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

Undrafted to four-time DPOY and a 2004 champion.

PERSONALITY

The person

A Hall of Fame center and Detroit Pistons legend.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Hall of Fame center
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
90/100
Scoring60
Playmaking42
Rebounding68
Perimeter D80
Rim protection86
Spacing38
Athleticism71
Clutch60
Hall of FameDetroit Pistons1996 draft
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

Wallace is enshrined in the Hall of Fame. Undrafted to four-time DPOY and a 2004 champion.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
5.7
per game
Career RPG
9.6
per game
Career APG
1.3
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacyUndrafted to four-time DPOY and a 2004 champion.
Titles1× NBA champion with a Hall of Fame career.

Hardware

1×
NBA Champion
4×
Defensive Player of the Year
4×
NBA All-Star
HOF
Hall of Fame
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A Hall of Fame center and Detroit Pistons legend.

Ben Wallace's place in history is settled: Undrafted to four-time DPOY and a 2004 champion.

Contract

Status
Retired · Hall of Fame
Bottom line

An all-time great — 1× champion and Detroit Pistons icon.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Ben Wallace's career averages?

Ben Wallace averaged 5.7 points, 9.6 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game over his career.

Is Ben Wallace in the Hall of Fame?

Yes — Ben Wallace is enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and won 1 NBA championship.