Ben Wallace has go to be.....

Squareascanbe · 05-15-2002, 02:53 PM

The most overrated player in the NBA. Big deal he gets 12 - 15 rebounds a night. The poor guy can not even catch a pass. Plus he shoots 40% from the free throw line. One last thing he needs a haircut.

neilm · 05-15-2002, 02:55 PM

Maybe now that they're eliminated he'll have time to get that haircut.

Ditto for Mike Ricci if the Sharks lose tonight.

alsoran · 05-15-2002, 04:07 PM

Having seen the Pistons regularly throughout the season, I gotta defend Ben here.

The guy works his ass off every game. By all accounts, he is a solid and class guy. The NBA could use a lot more players like Ben Wallace. As for the haircut, who gives a crap? The way I see it, it's a good marketing tool for him and the team.

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Tyler Durden · 05-15-2002, 08:21 PM

Squareascanbe,

You are absolutely right about Ben Wallace. He is a good rebounder and a strong defender, but he has hands like a clock and cannot shoot from more than two feet out. Wallace being called a "star" player is a great example of how awful the NBA is right now. When this clown first came in the league, he was about the 11th or 12th man on the bench who was lucky to have a roster spot. Six years ago, this guy was one of the worst players on one of the worst teams in the league, now he's a "star". The NBA sucks.

Squareascanbe · 05-15-2002, 08:26 PM

Tyler,

Think God someone else is watching the same player I was watching. It is unreal how somebody who literally can not make a shot outside of a dunk can be getting all that press. I agree the NBA has gone downhill.

bazanster2 · 05-15-2002, 09:17 PM

Wallace looked like a pretty tough defensive player.
Shaq also had limited range upon entire into the NBA but has
improved that range each year. Like Rodman, Wallace doesn't have
to score to be valuable. Let his teammates shoot. Stackhouse has no
qualms about shooting. Not that he can become more offensive minded.
He needs Iverson's "Stop Me" offensive attitude.
Wallace has good inside presence and plays with a lot of heart.
Obviously he needs to improve from the charity stripe.
Just see him getting better.

baz
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