Big Ben

This is from the Detroit Pistons Official Website regarding Ben Wallace:

"The 14-year NBA veteran became the 17th player in NBA history to record 2,000 career blocks [at New Jersey (2/2/10)]. At 6-foot-9, he is the shortest player in league history to reach the 2,000-block plateau. Wallace also recorded his 1,200th career steal [at Phoenix (11/22/09)] to become one of only four players (Hakeem Olajuwon, Robert Parish, David Robinson) in NBA history to record 2,000 career blocks and 1,200career steals."


Olajuwon, Parish and Robinson? That's some pretty elite company. Just another reason to be glad he's back in a Pistons uni for a couple of more years. And another reason to watch the Pistons this year. Can Big Ben bring the heart and hustle again?

Come on, you know he will.

Big Ben is Back!

No Summer League today for the Pistons but there is good news nonetheless. According to numerous sources Ben Wallace is re upping for two more years, thank goodness.

Ben's signing goes beyond last year's stats, which were remarkable for a player in his mid-thirties who sacrificed his body as an undersized and underrated center for so many seasons. Ben is an icon in Detroit and this signing further cements his hero status in the great state of Michigan and in the minds of all those who value heart, hustle, and perseverance in life and on the court.

I was let down when Ben left Detroit, but I was glad when he came back and overjoyed when he played like he had entered a time warp crossing the state line and was in his twenties again. I'm glad he wants to stay and retire a Piston. It feels right. It's good for the team. It's good for the city of Detroit.

Now, if we can just get him to bring back the fro...