Charles Oakley was the first professional athlete that I met, period. That meant a ton. It proved to me that if I… — 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
You go out there, you pound your knees for 12 minutes, then you come and sit for 12 minutes, your back gets… — 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
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 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
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
Education is something that's going to carry you throughout the rest of your life. — 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 going? Knock… — Ben Wallace Copy Share Image
