Ben Wallace Quotes & Trivia

Trivia

Ben is able to bench press 460 lb and curl 200 lb.

Ben usually only has the afro for home games. For away games, he has his hair styled into cornrows. He stated he was made fun of at away games for his hair styles.

Charles Oakley, former NBA player, was Ben's mentor.

Ben was named to the 2002 USA Basketball World Championship team.

Ben Wallace plays center for the Bulls.

Ben Wallace is 6'9 and weighs 240 lbs.

Ben Wallace was named Defensive Player of the Year for 2002-03.

Ben Wallace was named defensive player of the year for 04-05.

Ben Wallace is a three time NBA All-Star Selection (2003-05).

Ben Wallace joins Dikembe Mutombo as the only players to have won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award three times.

Ben's has had ten blocks in a game twice in his career.

Ben has had 28 rebounds in a game twice during his NBA career.

Ben was traded along with G Tim Legler, F Terry Davis and G Jeff McInnis to the Orlando Magic for Isaac Austin on 8/11/99 from the Washington Wizards.

In 2005, Ben finished the season as the only NBA player ranked in the Top-5 in blocks and Top-25 in steals.

Ben was named the 2002-03 NBA Defensive Player of the Year.

Ben was named to the NBA All-Defensive team in 2001-02.

In the 2001/2002 season, Ben led NBA in rebounds and blocks.

Ben made his NBA debut against the Orlando Magic on 11/1/96.

Ben currently plays for the Chicago Bulls.

Ben earned all-state honors in high school at football, basketball and baseball.

Ben enjoys hunting, fishing, swimming and playing video games.