I could score some points, but I take more satisfaction in blocking shots, rebounding and getting my teammates open shots. — Ben Wallace Copy Share Image
I'm an offensive juggernaut. Defense is something I do in my spare time. — Ben Wallace Copy Share Image
When you gel together as a team, you don't have to go out there and try to beat the world by yourself. — Ben Wallace Copy Share Image
I know my time is limited as far as being a player. That's something I've already accepted and come to peace with. — Ben Wallace Copy Share Image
There are no plays run for your sake as a defender - you just have to want it. — Ben Wallace Copy Share Image
Undrafted, coming in, you're just excited to get a uniform, put you're name on the back, you really don't care if you… — Ben Wallace Copy Share Image
I think there's guys who are coming out of college that might not be scorers but have the ability to go down… — Ben Wallace Copy Share Image
Carlisle was cool. He's one of those coaches who said his door was open and you went to talk to him, if… — Ben Wallace Copy Share Image
I learned how to play the game without using my athletic abilities while playing overseas. When I got my NBA opportunity, it… — Ben Wallace Copy Share Image
Some guys are just great basketball players and they have the knack for scoring, so people just allow them to get by… — Ben Wallace Copy Share Image
What Boston basically said was, I didn't 'pass the eye test.' They were looking for somebody bigger, bulkier. They put me where… — Ben Wallace Copy Share Image
I never thought you could win when you've got five guys on the floor looking for the ball and no one out… — Ben Wallace Copy Share Image
I played center but if I didn't have to guard guys damn near twice my size every night, I was free to… — Ben Wallace Copy Share Image
If you say your door is always open and we can always talk about things and you'll be willing to listen, and… — Ben Wallace Copy Share Image
On the offensive end you can work yourself into a rhythm, but on the defensive end you have to be aware of… — Ben Wallace Copy Share Image
It's about just staying healthy, being on the floor, doing what you do. That's my niche, really. That's what I bring to… — Ben Wallace Copy Share Image
Washington helped me learn the game. Orlando gave me the opportunity to fight for a starting position and gave me the confidence… — Ben Wallace Copy Share Image
It's one of those things where it's not something you want to do; nobody wants to retire from basketball. You want to… — Ben Wallace Copy Share Image
In all honesty, I was hoping to use football as a path to play basketball in college. — Ben Wallace Copy Share Image
Undrafted players who get to the door and don't have their name called. It's a blessing. — Ben Wallace Copy Share Image
The All-Star Game is about going out and having fun, it's more for the fans. Whatever happens, happens. — Ben Wallace Copy Share Image
It's a great honor to be named to the Eastern Conference All-Star team as a starter. It's great to earn respect from… — Ben Wallace Copy Share Image
A lot of people think the hardest thing about this game is making it into this league. As you get older and… — Ben Wallace Copy Share Image
I met Draymond when he was about nine years old. We talked about basketball. It just making me feel good just knowing… — Ben Wallace Copy Share Image
It feels good to just play in the All-Star Game. To be the first un-drafted player to start, I think it speaks… — Ben Wallace Copy Share Image
When I left high school, I wanted to go to Auburn, and they said they were going to let me go both… — Ben Wallace Copy Share Image
Anytime you are named as an all-star is one thing. But to be named a starter in an all-star game that was… — Ben Wallace Copy Share Image
Everybody knows I'm not on the floor because I'm great scorer or free throw shooter. It's because I'm out there to defend… — Ben Wallace Copy Share Image
If I want to be a basketball player and you don't draft me, what am I going to do, quit, or keep… — Ben Wallace Copy Share Image
Everybody wants to go out and play hard for a guy where they know if they give their all on the defensive… — Ben Wallace Copy Share Image
Basketball, eventually I'm going to have to retire one day. Players are going to come in and take my job. But education,… — Ben Wallace Copy Share Image
Professional athletes, most of us came from the streets. We feel like we know the streets and can pretty much protect ourselves.… — Ben Wallace Copy Share Image
I never thought you could win when you've got five guys on the floor looking for the ball and no one out there doing… — Ben Wallace Copy Share
When you gel together as a team, you don't have to go out there and try to beat the world by yourself. — Ben Wallace Copy Share
My biggest challenger was my mom. Every time I didn't do the right thing, I'd have to see her face. — Ben Wallace Copy Share
To have my jersey retired, it symbolizes the hard work that I put in, the dedication I had for the game, the love I… — Ben Wallace Copy Share
I had no relationship with my father. He was never around. I met him when I was a sophomore in college. I wanted to… — Ben Wallace Copy Share
Some guys are just great basketball players and they have the knack for scoring, so people just allow them to get by with that… — Ben Wallace Copy Share
Education is something that's going to carry you throughout the rest of your life. — Ben Wallace Copy Share
If I want to be a basketball player and you don't draft me, what am I going to do, quit, or keep going? Knock… — Ben Wallace Copy Share
That is how I live my life always. I just try to improve myself and never give up at anything. I try to make… — Ben Wallace Copy Share
