@@mithos92 even just a decent mid range jumper would have made him so much more effective offensively he always had so many body’s in his way in the spot bc people knew he could shoot
One of my favorite players of all time! As a kid I based my game off of Rodman, because I couldn't do what Jordan did - but I could rebound and defend with the best. Ben Wallace is the ultimate version of the player that I wanted to be. Thanks for the video!
Yeah Ben Wallace was my favorite player as a kid, I based my game off of him, so I didn't care about offensive lol, while everyone wanted to be Allen Iverson, I wanted to be Ben Wallace
Some other fascinating facts on Big Ben All-Time League History Records: 1 of 5 players to lead the NBA in rebounds and blocks in the same season. 1 of 10 players to amass 10,000 rebounds and 2,000 blocks. 1 of 8 players to get at least 2,000 blocks and 1,000 steals. Only player in NBA history to grab 1,000 rebounds, 150 blocks, and 100 steals in 4 straight seasons. Only player to have more blocks than fouls AND more steals than turnovers. Best individual defensive rating OF ALL TIME in a single season (87.48 in 2003-2004). *note: got this from Reddit* I am a die-hard fan of Pistons and Ben is my favourite player of all time. That 03-04 Pistons team were amazing.
If you didn’t watch him play regularly you’ll never know. His highlights don’t do his career justice. He was far more than a highlight real dude was an actual heart beat of a city.
Loved Wallace. I mean, I am not happy he and Pistons humiliated Kobe/Shaq and Lakers in 04, but since that I gained respect for Detroit and was a fan of their defensive minded game. Loved watching Detroit games and Prince, Hamilton, Rasheed and Ben play… I wish NBA would still play defence now…
They probably went to Football or Big Ben was the freakiest of his Siblings. I mean yes he did struggle against Shaq but Shaq had to play diary to move Ben, Ben never used any of Rodman's Double Arm Tactics to stop Shaq and Shaq couldn't move Ben clean. Shows how much of a freak he was.
Yea no lol his blocks and steals would go down hed still be a elite rebounder and a great lob threat but his blocks would go down the game is different still a dpoty candidate
@@jonny15dk the Pistons during the 03' 04' season set a record in defensively holding other teams under 70 points at least 13 or 14 times! Which is unheard of especially Nowadays
5x All NBA with 3 top 10 MVP finishes should prove how dominant he was on Defense. Not to mention 4x (back to back twice) DPOY with a Ring to show for it.
Ben Wallace was my favorite player as a kid, in a time when everybody wanted to be Allen Iverson, I wanted to be Ben Wallace, I put a lot of focus into rebounding and defense and almost none into offense because of that, I also started wearing a headband because of him, and I even tried to grow an afro but my mom wouldn't let me lol
Nice tribute! Ben Wallace and AK47 have the distinction of being the only players 6'9 or shorter to average at least 3.0 BPG, and they did it multiple seasons! Ben did it for 3 seasons, AK47 for 2. They are my 2 fav players of the 2000s in addition to Tim Duncan :)
Duncan was my favorite after MJ retired. Andre was and still is a very underrated player. If he hadn't had so many injury problems, it's hard to tell how good those Utah teams could have been
That Piston team in the 00s was my intro to basketball. love my pistons so much. it's been a hard decade or so, but i'm loving what they are building. just hope Cade comes back the same. ❤🇦🇺
Draymond Green grew up idolizing Big Ben. He inspired his ability to guard all 5 positions. Ben Wallace even presented him with the defensive player of the year award
When playing rec ball in middle school, I prided myself on modeling my playing style after Big Ben, averaging like 6p, 16r, 3s and 4b a game, as an undersized F/C. Still is one of my all time favorite players and one of the very first jerseys I had, even got to wear #3 one year when playing. Super stoked to see this video, he's truly an all timer and deserves his spot in the BBHOF
Guys like Ben and Rodman really showcase that you don't have to be an offensive option to have a huge impact on the floor. Hussle and owning your role can absolutely make the difference between being a roleplayer and being necessity for a team. It's unfortunate that more organizations, and even fans, don't realize this.
As a lakers fan and Lakers losing that final to the pistons had me shocked and enjoyed watching two wallaces, chuncy running point Rip and Left Prince damn that was a stack line up for sure. Rasheed be making 3s here and there be yelling his name with the commenters lol
So glad you and others are finally giving the man his flowers. Dude has such a unique story-from being part of the legendary 1996 class that saw multiple HoFers taken (and showing why he SHOULD have been drafted over some guys that actually were) to becoming one of the greatest defenders (and pretty much the greatest undrafted player) in pro hoops history. Doing good work, man, keep it up!
Ben was a stud! in 5th grade after Detroit won the chip against LA, Electronics Botique had some Pistons Ps2 controllers and i became a bandwagon fan cuz of that fire logo. Tremendous player.
Dude I found your channel about 2 weeks ago and it's quickly one of my favorite already. I think ive binged and liked every single video so far. 🤣👌 Good job dude. I hope it gains for traction because they are very good.
He was good enough to make player like Ron Artest scared. During Pistons era he was really great and that was his best years. He was small as center but what athleticism he had..He's the only player that could stop prime Shaq i still remember that monstrous block. The problem with Big Ben was that his prime ended quickly and after Pistons he was just shadow of what used to be despite not being very old. He was actually calm player, but of course not to be messed with lol. I really doubt Cousins would have tried anything against him, and I think Beverley would end up in hospital. Big Ben is true example of true tough guy in every aspect. That haircut is legendary to this day.
Ben Wallace is the guy that I will show to my son to prove to him that with hard work anything is possible! "Deeeeeeetroit basket ball"!!!!! #fearthefrowforever......
Ben Wallace and those Detroit Pistons teams were the best example of early 2000’s basketball. Only thing more so would be the And1 mixtape tour and Hot Sauce.
Dude was 6’9, could bench press almost 500 pounds and could guard Shaq better than motombo! Fear the fro! Artest sure did he wanted none of Big Ben during the detroit brawl as crazy as artest was he got away from him as quick as he could. I don’t think even Ben henderson would have the balls to fight Ben Wallace
I miss the rebound row. So every home game a row in the Palace was designated the rebound row and every time Ben got a rebound a person in that row was given a white shirt with an "R", that was fun. What was more fun was the gong. So every time Ben got a rebound John Mason would hit a gong sound on the PA... but Ben is Ben so it was constant gongs during the game, they ended up changing it to only when Ben scored. Much less gongs but it was still fun.
As a Pistons fan, watching Ben and company hold teams to like 70 points in a game, always play within themselves, all while going to 6 straight conference finals, was great entertainment. I just wish we kept Ben until the run was entirely over
Ben being 6’9 was undersized center. However his strength tenacity and athletic ability helped him to fill the gap in his size. He also had a quite High IQ in terms of teamplay and coordinated defending. By far the best underafted player ever
I mean..... offensively he was not an asset in the least Defensively he was an invaluable monster. I remember turning on one game he was in and the announcers where yapping about a triple double with zero points. So dude was owning the glass Creating second chance points from those rebounds. And lastly decreasing the opp, end score by at least 20. Big Ben was the only player i ever saw manhandle prime Shaq, like he was nothing. EDIT: Yah, Swish buddy. You cant go by numbers, Shaq always got his numbers. Theres no "misconception" by anyone on this and those saying this are saying this because we watched his career.... at least with Detroit and personally for me, Chicago. ..... yah, im into it. Id even take him in todays NBA if my 1-4 shot 37% from 3.
Ben Wallace was regarded by many to be the greatest undrafted player in NBA history, so he was known for his shot-blocking, rebounding, and overall defensive play. He was originally from White Hall, Alabama. He played college basketball at Cuyahoga Community College in Cuyahoga County, Ohio and transferred to Virginia Union University. In his NBA career, he also played 16 NBA seasons with the Washington Bullets/Wizards, Orlando Magic, Chicago Bulls, Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers. After his retirement from the NBA, he was elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Vid is totally worth watching, but the short answer is: 14 rebounds, 1.8 steals, and 3.5 blocks. Those aren't numbers from a playoff series, but an entire year.
Living with ten sibling in a three bedroom home, waliking batefoot. He pretty much put his rage in something positive. Some of us (me) could learn a lesson
This guy might be before your time but how about an analysis of Billy Owens? He was a high school star in PA, played at Syracuse, was a lottery pick but didn't like up to expectations in the NBA.
More blocks than fouls, plus more steals than turnovers ; the only NBA player to ever achieve it. One of my favorite players, a textbook team player. Through hard work, determination and devotion he managed to earn his place amongst the greatest of all time - and he did it his way. A true inspiration!
This is what people need to accept. Find something youre good at on the court and work to become great at it. Lets face it, most of us arent capable of being LeBron, Michael, Wilt, or Kobe. This is what Ben Wallace did and it took him to the hall of fame!
Ben Wallace totaled more career blocks than fouls. That really highlights how skilled he was at defense. He didn't have to play dirty to play hard.
He also had more career steals than turnovers.
@@mithos92 makes you wonder if someone would have just gotten him in the lab earlier in his life for scoring
@@mithos92 even just a decent mid range jumper would have made him so much more effective offensively he always had so many body’s in his way in the spot bc people knew he could shoot
That's unbelievable
@@divinedelaware7541 Random but s/o to a fellow delawarean.
Dude was just different wearin headbands on his biceps. Big Ben was one of the most interesting players to watch on the court.
One of my favorite players of all time! As a kid I based my game off of Rodman, because I couldn't do what Jordan did - but I could rebound and defend with the best. Ben Wallace is the ultimate version of the player that I wanted to be. Thanks for the video!
Haha same as me
But u in the league tho?
@@blahblahwhocares3683yes, he’s Nikola Jokic
Yeah Ben Wallace was my favorite player as a kid, I based my game off of him, so I didn't care about offensive lol, while everyone wanted to be Allen Iverson, I wanted to be Ben Wallace
@@DaDualityofManfr offense isn’t everything and i prefer playing defense
Some other fascinating facts on Big Ben
All-Time League History Records:
1 of 5 players to lead the NBA in rebounds and blocks in the same season.
1 of 10 players to amass 10,000 rebounds and 2,000 blocks.
1 of 8 players to get at least 2,000 blocks and 1,000 steals.
Only player in NBA history to grab 1,000 rebounds, 150 blocks, and 100 steals in 4 straight seasons.
Only player to have more blocks than fouls AND more steals than turnovers.
Best individual defensive rating OF ALL TIME in a single season (87.48 in 2003-2004).
*note: got this from Reddit*
I am a die-hard fan of Pistons and Ben is my favourite player of all time. That 03-04 Pistons team were amazing.
Big Ben the best defensive player in history
@@FollowerofJesus2023Looking at his stats, he was pretty much. 4 DPOYs, tied with Mutombo. He was a monster
Those some wild stats.
He also had the fewest turnovers in history for players that played at least 200 games
@@derekfrye2357i hope so he got passed the ball bout 4 times a game in his prime lmao
The other side of the grant hill trade that made the 2nd iteration of the bad boys possible is quite underrated.
Thanks for all the support lately, love y'all
well deserved, anyone who stumbles upon ur content can bingewatch them for hours 🔥💯
If you didn’t watch him play regularly you’ll never know. His highlights don’t do his career justice. He was far more than a highlight real dude was an actual heart beat of a city.
Loved Wallace. I mean, I am not happy he and Pistons humiliated Kobe/Shaq and Lakers in 04, but since that I gained respect for Detroit and was a fan of their defensive minded game. Loved watching Detroit games and Prince, Hamilton, Rasheed and Ben play… I wish NBA would still play defence now…
Ngl Ben Wallace is one of my favourite players because it proves how defenders can be top players without being very offensive
The fact he has 10 siblings and that he’s the smallest of all the guys blows my mind, like how did none of them become pro or college athletes lol
Imagine a whole team of Big Bens: a wall of muscles and fros.
They probably went to Football or Big Ben was the freakiest of his Siblings.
I mean yes he did struggle against Shaq but Shaq had to play diary to move Ben, Ben never used any of Rodman's Double Arm Tactics to stop Shaq and Shaq couldn't move Ben clean. Shows how much of a freak he was.
Maybe because they all had different interest
They were niggas?
he was the smallest growing up now as an adult!! smh
He average 10 a game while the pistons were only putting up like 70. So in todays game he might have gotten 15 15 5 blocks and 3 steals
Yea no lol his blocks and steals would go down hed still be a elite rebounder and a great lob threat but his blocks would go down the game is different still a dpoty candidate
@@ozvega.57 A brick wall doesn't have to shove you for you to bounce off of it.
@@JustANopinion11 If Duncan, Old Barkley, KG, Dirk, Rasheed, and Shaq can't move Ben without being Dirty, Giannis and Zion would be child's play.
No Ben Wallace avg 6 per game while Pistons avg 70 something.
Rasheed Wallce, Rip Hamilton, Billups and Prince that's 60 points of it.
@@jonny15dk the Pistons during the 03' 04' season set a record in defensively holding other teams under 70 points at least 13 or 14 times! Which is unheard of especially Nowadays
Love the clip of Dikembe putting the jacket on Ben.
One of the best big men during the 2000s.. A true defensive and rebounding beast!.
5x All NBA with 3 top 10 MVP finishes should prove how dominant he was on Defense. Not to mention 4x (back to back twice) DPOY with a Ring to show for it.
One of two men to ever score 4 DPOY awards. Fittingly both HoFers
He was the Dennis Rodman of the 2000s, without all the antics.
Ben Wallace was my favorite player as a kid, in a time when everybody wanted to be Allen Iverson, I wanted to be Ben Wallace, I put a lot of focus into rebounding and defense and almost none into offense because of that, I also started wearing a headband because of him, and I even tried to grow an afro but my mom wouldn't let me lol
Ben and Dwight in their primes seemed to catch the ball in perfect volleyball spike range on 90% of their blocks, so fun to watch
Nice tribute! Ben Wallace and AK47 have the distinction of being the only players 6'9 or shorter to average at least 3.0 BPG, and they did it multiple seasons! Ben did it for 3 seasons, AK47 for 2. They are my 2 fav players of the 2000s in addition to Tim Duncan :)
Duncan was my favorite after MJ retired. Andre was and still is a very underrated player. If he hadn't had so many injury problems, it's hard to tell how good those Utah teams could have been
That Piston team in the 00s was my intro to basketball. love my pistons so much. it's been a hard decade or so, but i'm loving what they are building. just hope Cade comes back the same. ❤🇦🇺
Draymond Green grew up idolizing Big Ben. He inspired his ability to guard all 5 positions. Ben Wallace even presented him with the defensive player of the year award
Draymond best defensive player all time
@@tukiran3953 I can see why you said that
@@tukiran3953Not even close, more like one of the most overrated players of all time!!!
@@2H2521 CRY
@@tukiran3953his defense is fouling and nut shots
When playing rec ball in middle school, I prided myself on modeling my playing style after Big Ben, averaging like 6p, 16r, 3s and 4b a game, as an undersized F/C. Still is one of my all time favorite players and one of the very first jerseys I had, even got to wear #3 one year when playing. Super stoked to see this video, he's truly an all timer and deserves his spot in the BBHOF
One of the best big men during the 2000s.
Ben Wallace is one of the greatest undrafted players ever selected.
indeed
*THE greatest*
FTFY
^ yeah number 1 no debate at the moment
The greatest*
isn't not being selected their whole thing
Guys like Ben and Rodman really showcase that you don't have to be an offensive option to have a huge impact on the floor. Hussle and owning your role can absolutely make the difference between being a roleplayer and being necessity for a team. It's unfortunate that more organizations, and even fans, don't realize this.
As a lakers fan and Lakers losing that final to the pistons had me shocked and enjoyed watching two wallaces, chuncy running point Rip and Left Prince damn that was a stack line up for sure. Rasheed be making 3s here and there be yelling his name with the commenters lol
Saw him play at VUU, he was a goddamn monster. So happy to see him show that hard work & hustle can take you as far as you want it to.
So glad you and others are finally giving the man his flowers. Dude has such a unique story-from being part of the legendary 1996 class that saw multiple HoFers taken (and showing why he SHOULD have been drafted over some guys that actually were) to becoming one of the greatest defenders (and pretty much the greatest undrafted player) in pro hoops history. Doing good work, man, keep it up!
one of the best big men to ever play during the 2000s
That pistons team was for me my favorite team of all time
I hope Ben sees all this love from the comments the man was a FORCE on the floor
One of my top 3 of all time. I love this channel. The line bout him being jacked had me crying 😂😂.. love ya work bro keep going 🔥
Ben was a stud! in 5th grade after Detroit won the chip against LA, Electronics Botique had some Pistons Ps2 controllers and i became a bandwagon fan cuz of that fire logo. Tremendous player.
I love how he’s 6’7 but his juco listed him at 6’10. The juco I went to did the same thing, I’m about 6’7 and I was listed at 6’9”
they be looking out gotta get the scouts looking lmaooo 😭😭😭
The ruler went on top of the 3' fro clearly. Sneaky tall
What age did u start playing?
Aww poor guy 🤣
Lol schools always embellish the height and weight in football too lol
Dude I found your channel about 2 weeks ago and it's quickly one of my favorite already. I think ive binged and liked every single video so far. 🤣👌
Good job dude. I hope it gains for traction because they are very good.
Preciate that man, glad you enjoyed
Always been a fan and how underated he was
My favorite player ever. Loved watching him.
Ben Wallace!!!! The best blocking center of the 2000s.
He was good enough to make player like Ron Artest scared. During Pistons era he was really great and that was his best years. He was small as center but what athleticism he had..He's the only player that could stop prime Shaq i still remember that monstrous block. The problem with Big Ben was that his prime ended quickly and after Pistons he was just shadow of what used to be despite not being very old. He was actually calm player, but of course not to be messed with lol. I really doubt Cousins would have tried anything against him, and I think Beverley would end up in hospital. Big Ben is true example of true tough guy in every aspect. That haircut is legendary to this day.
That block at 2:23 was insane wtf😂😂😂
Shiii caught everybody all the way off guard 😭
Pure work ethic.
But you know sports rigged.
Man, i am LEARNING from these videos...keep it up swish!!
yo this channel crazy underrated
Preciate that g
Damn I didn’t know Ben played linebacker, if he went pro he would of been scary!
Fear the Fro!!! 🐎 💪
The fro added 2 inches. One of my favorite defensive players of all time.
Ron Artest aint want no smoke with Ben at the malace at the palace 😂
Well, we will never come across another team like the 04 Pistons. However, I'm hoping we will get another chance to see a Ben Wallace clone.
Ben Wallace is the guy that I will show to my son to prove to him that with hard work anything is possible! "Deeeeeeetroit basket ball"!!!!! #fearthefrowforever......
Ben is one of my all time favorite players - if you did Ben you gotta do Reggie Evans!!
Favorite player ever, thanks for the memories Big Ben
Ben Wallace and those Detroit Pistons teams were the best example of early 2000’s basketball. Only thing more so would be the And1 mixtape tour and Hot Sauce.
Ben had to fight giants. Lot of love from me but after that squrs finals he was figured out. But homie did some great battles so major props.
Dennis Rodman was my favorite player
So I was happy to have a Ben Wallace
❤
Note Detroit didn't win with Grant Hill they won with Ben Wallace pistons squad
He was fun to watch
A true defensive and rebounding beast!💪🏾
My favorite nba player
My fav after A.I so underrated
The 2004 Pistons were the first champion in a quarter-century that had an entire roster that anyone in the NBA could have signed.
Dude was 6’9, could bench press almost 500 pounds and could guard Shaq better than motombo! Fear the fro! Artest sure did he wanted none of Big Ben during the detroit brawl as crazy as artest was he got away from him as quick as he could. I don’t think even Ben henderson would have the balls to fight Ben Wallace
If rodman was top 75, so as this guy should be!
I miss the rebound row.
So every home game a row in the Palace was designated the rebound row and every time Ben got a rebound a person in that row was given a white shirt with an "R", that was fun.
What was more fun was the gong. So every time Ben got a rebound John Mason would hit a gong sound on the PA... but Ben is Ben so it was constant gongs during the game, they ended up changing it to only when Ben scored. Much less gongs but it was still fun.
my absolute favorite defensive player, 04 pistons were goated
As a Pistons fan, watching Ben and company hold teams to like 70 points in a game, always play within themselves, all while going to 6 straight conference finals, was great entertainment. I just wish we kept Ben until the run was entirely over
If I had to 1v1 prime Ben Wallace for a large sum of cash....I'd quit, the embarrassment would be too much.
Ben is my second favorite player of all time behind jokic
Ben being 6’9 was undersized center. However his strength tenacity and athletic ability helped him to fill the gap in his size. He also had a quite High IQ in terms of teamplay and coordinated defending. By far the best underafted player ever
6'9 is not a undersize center. Its the average height for a NBA center even in 1960 to today.
@@jonny15dk in the time Ben played it was undersized
Hey man, thanks for the videos
Thanks for watching!
Great videos, let's get one on Steve Nash!
Ultimate team…still the team building model today
Your title should be: "From undrafted to the Hall of Fame"
That is what it is lol
@@swishcountyproductions It's not a biggy but without the preposition 'from', undrafted sounds like a verb instead of a noun.
Idk if it all pops up in suggested then, don’t want it to get cut off
Tim Duncan could probably cover Shaq.
Naw, Tim was finesse not a physical player he couldn’t match Shaq level of physicality
I mean..... offensively he was not an asset in the least
Defensively he was an invaluable monster.
I remember turning on one game he was in and the announcers where yapping about a triple double with zero points.
So dude was owning the glass
Creating second chance points from those rebounds.
And lastly decreasing the opp, end score by at least 20.
Big Ben was the only player i ever saw manhandle prime Shaq, like he was nothing.
EDIT: Yah, Swish buddy. You cant go by numbers, Shaq always got his numbers. Theres no "misconception" by anyone on this and those saying this are saying this because we watched his career.... at least with Detroit and personally for me, Chicago.
..... yah, im into it.
Id even take him in todays NBA if my 1-4 shot 37% from 3.
Another Swish County BANGER!
6’5” with the afro 6’9”
-Fletch
Ben Wallace was regarded by many to be the greatest undrafted player in NBA history, so he was known for his shot-blocking, rebounding, and overall defensive play. He was originally from White Hall, Alabama. He played college basketball at Cuyahoga Community College in Cuyahoga County, Ohio and transferred to Virginia Union University. In his NBA career, he also played 16 NBA seasons with the Washington Bullets/Wizards, Orlando Magic, Chicago Bulls, Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers. After his retirement from the NBA, he was elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame.
That intro 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
My 2nd all time favorite player! I literally modeled my defense off him.
Love Big Ben Wallace 🔥🔥🐐
Defensive predator
While everyone was in fear of Shaq, he shut him down one-on-one.
Vid is totally worth watching, but the short answer is: 14 rebounds, 1.8 steals, and 3.5 blocks. Those aren't numbers from a playoff series, but an entire year.
NO FUCCIN WAY! This made him in my eyes one of the greatest. I remember using him in NBA court side on the Magic
How did Rodman make the top 75 greatest players of all time, but not this guy?
Rick Pitino wanted to make him a 2 guard
Living with ten sibling in a three bedroom home, waliking batefoot. He pretty much put his rage in something positive. Some of us (me) could learn a lesson
Vince Carter sees this and laughs. VC went up and over Ben for that poster.
Best NBA defender of all time. There's no one better. Period.
God those games had final scores of current day nba halves.
Tri-C triceratops represent!!!!!
I would have loved to see Ben play tight end, I would have been scary!
My bad defensive general YES he was a highlight Mr.D B.B Salute
@0:48 conspiracy theorists losing their minds 😂
Ben Wallace was my childhood hero and a top 3 of mine all time.. Hakeem Ben Wallace and tmac
One of the greatest to ever play the game.
This guy might be before your time but how about an analysis of Billy Owens? He was a high school star in PA, played at Syracuse, was a lottery pick but didn't like up to expectations in the NBA.
Know a bit abt him, the thing is older players don’t have much footage so it makes for subpar videos
big ben my top 3 favorite player maybe top 2
Brilliant
More blocks than fouls, plus more steals than turnovers ; the only NBA player to ever achieve it. One of my favorite players, a textbook team player. Through hard work, determination and devotion he managed to earn his place amongst the greatest of all time - and he did it his way. A true inspiration!
This is what people need to accept. Find something youre good at on the court and work to become great at it. Lets face it, most of us arent capable of being LeBron, Michael, Wilt, or Kobe. This is what Ben Wallace did and it took him to the hall of fame!
Y’all don’t forget the unsung hero and the leader and glue that knew how to handle them and get the most from the team was coach Brown!