In love with the struggle: The Ben Wallace story | The Jump

The Undefeated’s Marc. J. Spears tells the story of Ben Wallace’s journey to becoming the first undrafted NBA player to make the Basketball Hall of Fame.

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[JohnDoe-kxyt]

Walking to school barefoot, imagine that feeling. I got the utmost respect for this man, I was a major pistons fan of the 2004 team. Ben Wallace is truly a warrior. I hope for him that he has his peace of mind.

[jus-ejays]

Still remember those And1 posters with Big Ben that said 'Im an Undrafted Sensation, I work HARD for mine'.

[dylanbowling]

There was no atmosphere like the palace in the mid-2000s in a playoff series. I can still feel the heat from those flames during the team intros, thank you for the memories Big Ben.

[TejBBF]

The 2004 team intro in that championship run was insane. Mason intro of Ben Wallace was always so cold.

[thN.O]

I truly loved that era of that team. They were great. They made playing defense entertaining and showed all heart. That stretch of games where they held like 11 teams under 80 points. That was amazing. Scoring gets all the attention and the love but I respect and appreciate defense much more.

[leavesoflemons]

that was one of the most touching HOF speech snippets, EVER

[astheskylarksings]

Y’all don’t know Ben Wallace unless you from the mitten yo. He is a hero here

[allenyoung]

Even though Ben wasn't a native Michigander ...he repped that Michigan toughness to tha fullest. Gave me so much pride after moving away from G Rap. 1 Love Big Ben ....for the record shot out Va Union. My Baby Girl graduated from there also ....HBCU grit and grind produces them DIAMONDS.

[spartanrealah]

Ben had the Palace rocking back in the days SALUTE SIR!!!🖤✊🏾

[BatmanBoss]

One of the greatest defensive players ever
I was there to see the Pistons run in person
Ben represents Blue Collar Detroit
Detroit Basketball 🏀

[erebornierdzewny]

My favorite center. I became a big fan of him as well as a devoted one when he left the Pistons. I always supported him and enjoyed every block. Watching this guy collect reb and block a lot of taller and heavier rivals was an amazing experience. Ben was a combination of tank defense, and in his best years he was as fast as a Lamborgini. Years go by, and he still looks phenomenal!!! Thank you Ben!!! For great memories and what a spectacle you made defense in viewing.

[freshprince]

Love Big Ben. He’s so emotional because he was raised by a single mother.

[giorgiokwiatkowski]

Congrats Big Ben! He deserves it for everything he put into it, he's great inspiration 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[mariowashington]

This Man has a whole lot of Heart, Congratulations to your introduction into the HOF, well Deserve Big Ben.

[ify]

love this dude even more now i've heard his full story

[HughJass-jvlt]

_"Escaped off the Plantation..."_

🔥🔥

[Deftonesd]

This is beyond moving, I respect his journey.

[thaspydaman]

My Pistons ain't been the same since we let this man left that's how impactful he was. One of my favorite players of all time

[rjbxx]

Best announcer hands down ba ba beeenn Wallace 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾😂😂 Detroit basketball

[eriklehnsherr]

At 6'9, Da CENTAH, wearing the big bad 3, from Virginia Union University
Babababababababuh-Ben,