Rasheed Wallace

Position	Forward-center
Nickname	Sheed
Height	6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Weight	230 lb (104 kg)
Team	Detroit Pistons
Nationality	USA
Born	September 17, 1974 (1974-09-17) (age 33) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
College	North Carolina
Draft	4th overall, 1995 Washington Bullets
Pro career	1995–present
Former teams	Washington Bullets (1995–1996) Portland Trail Blazers (1996–2004) Atlanta Hawks (2004)

Rasheed Abdul Wallace (born September 17, 1974, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association. He currently plays Center for the Detroit Pistons. At 6 ft 11 in (213 cm) and 230 lb (104.3 kg), Wallace plays power forward or center depending on the opposition. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 634 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1739 × 1645 pixel, file size: 1. ... Forward-center is a basketball position for players who play or have played both forward and center on a consistent basis. ... The Detroit Pistons are a team in the National Basketball Association based in the Detroit metropolitan area. ... is the 260th day of the year (261st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Philadelphia,_Pennsylvania. ... For other uses, see Philadelphia (disambiguation) and Philly. ... This article is about the U.S. State. ... The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is the eleventh-oldest institution of higher education and the oldest public university in the United States. ... 1995 NBA Draft - 28 June 1995 - Toronto, Ontario Round 1 See also: List of NBA Drafts, NBA Draft ... The Washington Wizards are a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C.. They play in the National Basketball Association (NBA). ... The Washington Wizards are a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C.. They play in the National Basketball Association (NBA). ... The Portland Trail Blazers are a professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. ... The Atlanta Hawks are an American professional basketball team based in Atlanta, Georgia. ... is the 260th day of the year (261st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see Philadelphia (disambiguation) and Philly. ... This article is about the U.S. State. ... This article is about the sport. ... NBA redirects here. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Detroit Pistons are a team in the National Basketball Association based in the Detroit metropolitan area. ... Power forward is a position in the sport of basketball. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Originally selected out of the University of North Carolina by the Washington Bullets (now the Wizards) in the 1995 NBA Draft, Wallace was named to the All-Rookie second team following his first season. Following the same season he was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Rod Strickland and Harvey Grant. He had a career high 42 points against the Denver Nuggets in 2000 and was a key member of the Blazers team that made it to the Western Conference Finals that same year. Wallace had a career best 19.4 points per game in 2002 for the Blazers. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public, coeducational, research university located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States. ... The Washington Wizards are a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C.. They play in the National Basketball Association (NBA). ... 1995 NBA Draft - 28 June 1995 - Toronto, Ontario Round 1 See also: List of NBA Drafts, NBA Draft ... The Portland Trail Blazers are a professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. ... Rod Strickland (born July 11, 1966, in the Bronx, New York) is a professional basketball player most notably in the NBA. A native of South Bronx, who played for the nationally known New York Gauchos, while a junior he led Truman High School in the Co-Op city section of... Harvey Grant (born July 4, 1965 in Augusta, Georgia) is an American former National Basketball Association basketball player. ...

In 2004 Rasheed Wallace helped power the Detroit Pistons to the NBA title and obtained his first championship ring. In Detroit, Wallace has become known for selfless team play and integrated with Ben Wallace to form the core of the Pistons' smothering defensive game. He dubbed the duo "Wallace x 2" shortly after he arrived in Detroit in 2004. For the British MP, see Ben Wallace (UK politician). ...

On October 27, 2007, Rasheed stated that the NBA is no longer like a sport, it's more like WWE, fake and just for money and entertainment. NBA Commissioner David Stern rebuked him by calling his statement "disrespectful."^[1] is the 300th day of the year (301st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... The National Basketball Association of the United States and Canada, commonly known as the NBA, is the premier professional basketball league in North America. ... World Wrestling Entertainment, or WWE, is a professional wrestling promotion, currently the largest in North America. ... For other persons named David Stern, see David Stern (disambiguation). ...

Early years

Wallace grew up in the inner city of Philadelphia. He began his basketball career in Philadelphia and attended Simon Gratz High School. He was named USA Today High School Player of the Year after the 1992-93 season and was selected first team All America by Basketball Times. Despite limited playing time of just 19 minutes per game, Wallace still managed to average 16 points, 15 rebounds and 7 blocks during his senior year. In addition to basketball, Wallace also ran track and high jumped as a teenager. For other uses, see Philadelphia (disambiguation) and Philly. ... Simon Gratz High School is a secondary school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ... USA Today is a national American daily newspaper published by the Gannett Company. ... This article is about the athletic event. ...

College

University of North Carolina coach Dean Smith lured Wallace to Chapel Hill, North Carolina for his college years. Smith was a revered mentor to Wallace as he was to Wallace's eventual Detroit coach Larry Brown; Wallace has indicated that this North Carolina bond with Brown helped Wallace adjust quickly to the Piston system. During his time at North Carolina, Wallace had success in the national spotlight. Named a second-team All-American by the AP his second year, Wallace ranks as the leading career field goal shooter in Atlantic Coast Conference history with a .635 percentage. Dean Edwards Smith (born February 28, 1931) is a retired head coach of men’s college basketball. ... Nickname: Location in North Carolina Coordinates: , Country State Counties Orange, Durham, and Chatham Founded 1793 Government  - Mayor Kevin C. Foy Area  - City  19. ... Larry Brown For other people of the same name, see Larry Brown (disambiguation). ...

Wallace helped lead the Tar Heels to the NCAA Final Four in 1995. He left North Carolina to enter the 1995 NBA Draft after his sophomore season. Wallace was selected in the 1st round, the 4th pick overall by the Washington Bullets. Legend has it that the Tar Heel nickname applied to the state and inhabitants of North Carolina--as well as the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s athletic teams--dates back to the Civil War. ... The playoff term Final Four was originally popularized to refer to the final four teams in the NCAA Basketball Tournament; these are the champions of the tournaments four regional brackets, and the only teams remaining on the tournaments final weekend. ... 1995 NBA Draft - 28 June 1995 - Toronto, Ontario Round 1 See also: List of NBA Drafts, NBA Draft ... The Washington Wizards are a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C.. They play in the National Basketball Association (NBA). ...

NBA career

Washington Bullets

As a rookie with the Washington Bullets, Wallace played in 65 games, of which he started 51. While mostly playing power forward, he also gained experience in the center position although being physically overmatched. Wallace was selected to the rookie team for the All-Star Weekend. Later that year, he fractured his left thumb during a game against Orlando and could not return until the following year. The Washington Wizards are a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C.. They play in the National Basketball Association (NBA). ...

Wallace scored 655 points during his rookie season at Washington. He played 1,788 minutes.

Portland Trail Blazers

After the season, Wallace was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Rod Strickland, a move that proved beneficial for both sides. He led the Blazers in scoring 12 times during his first season with the team, and also ranked third in the league in field goal percentage. Unfortunately, just as his season was gaining momentum, Wallace again broke his left thumb and was forced to miss the next month of the season, but he returned in time for a strong performance in the first round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers. Despite the Blazers losing the series, Wallace's play was a bright spot that gave Blazer fans something to look forward to in 97-98. The Portland Trail Blazers are a professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. ... Rod Strickland (born July 11, 1966, in the Bronx, New York) is a professional basketball player most notably in the NBA. A native of South Bronx, who played for the nationally known New York Gauchos, while a junior he led Truman High School in the Co-Op city section of... The Los Angeles Lakers are a National Basketball Association (NBA) team based in Los Angeles, California. ... The 1997-98 NBA season was the 52nd season of the National Basketball Association. ...

His next season was one of many highs. The young superstar signed a long term contract to stay with the Portland Trail Blazers. He was showcased as the team's all-around player on a club with many specialists. He began extending himself into the community more than ever, most notably with his Rasheed Wallace Foundation, but his career suffered from numerous missteps on and off the court. In the 1999-00 season, he broke the NBA record for most technical fouls in a season with 38 infractions. However, he would be fourth in the league in field goal percentage. The following year, he would break his own record with 41 technicals. Wallace was also suspended by the NBA for seven games for threatening the referee Tim Donaghy on an arena loading dock after a home game in 2003. That was the league's longest suspension for something that didn't involve physical contact or substance abuse. In basketball, a technical foul is an infraction of the rules usually concerning unsportsmanlike non-contact behavior, and is generally considered a more serious infraction than a personal foul, but not as serious as a flagrant foul. ... In basketball, the term field goal is the term for any basket not made from the free throw line. ... Tim Donaghy (born January 7, 1967 in Delaware County, Pennsylvania)[1] is a former professional basketball referee in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for 13 seasons from 1994 to 2007. ...

Wallace was named an NBA All-Star in 2000 and 2001 and led the Trail Blazers to the Western Conference Finals in 1999 and 2000, losing to the San Antonio Spurs and the Los Angeles Lakers, respectively. Both teams would go on to win the NBA Finals. The 2000 series against the Lakers was most noted for the underdog Blazers squandering a 15-point lead going into the fourth quarter of game 7. The National Basketball Association staged its first All-Star Game in the Boston Garden on March 2, 1951. ... The San Antonio Spurs are an American professional basketball team based in San Antonio, Texas. ... The Los Angeles Lakers are a National Basketball Association (NBA) team based in Los Angeles, California. ... Logo of the NBA Finals. ...

Detroit Pistons

After years of being the franchise player in Portland, Wallace was traded to the Atlanta Hawks, who after playing one game dealt him to the Detroit Pistons in a three-way trade. He established himself as a regular starter. Detroit fans are so taken with Wallace they chant 'SHEED' when he touches the ball—the result is a loud, low murmur. After falling behind against the Indiana Pacers in the 2004 Eastern Conference Finals, he stated boldly in an interview that "We will not lose game 2", a promise he helped fulfill, starting the popular phrase "Guaran-sheed". The Atlanta Hawks are an American professional basketball team based in Atlanta, Georgia. ... The Detroit Pistons are a team in the National Basketball Association based in the Detroit metropolitan area. ... The Indiana Pacers are a professional basketball team that plays in the National Basketball Association (NBA). ...

He helped them win an unexpected NBA title, beating the heavily favored Lakers 4 games to 1. After the championship season, he paid for replica WWE World Heavyweight Championship belts to be made for each of his teammates and presented them as gifts when the next season's training started. Wallace's own championship belt has the name "Roscoe" engraved in its center. Roscoe is a common nickname for the big man, and the championship belt that Rasheed often carried with him was also called the "Roscoe" Belt. The World Heavyweight Championship is a professional wrestling world championship in World Wrestling Entertainment. ...

In the off-season following the Piston's championship win, Rasheed Wallace signed a 5-year, $57 million contract to remain with Detroit. He also changed the number of his jersey from #30 to #36.

Throughout the 2004-05 season, Wallace often carried the belt into his locker before games to inspire the Pistons' title defense. He had several notable moments in the playoffs. After the second-round elimination of the Pacers, Wallace played his best series of the postseason in the Eastern Conference finals against the top-seeded Miami Heat. After falling behind again, he again "guaranteed success". He shot a 50% field goal percentage and averaged 14.5 points a game in the series' seven games, and saved his hottest-shooting night for the decisive Game 7. Against the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals, Wallace's tenacious defense and clutch shooting helped the Pistons to split the series 3-3, but in the last game, the Pistons lost 81-74. The San Antonio Spurs are an American professional basketball team based in San Antonio, Texas. ...

On February 9, 2006, Wallace was selected to play in the 2006 NBA All-Star Game in Houston, Texas as a reserve forward for the Eastern Conference. is the 40th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2006 NBA All-Star Logo The 2006 NBA All-Star Game was played on Sunday, February 19, 2006 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, home of the Houston Rockets. ... Houston redirects here. ... The Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association is made up of fifteen teams, and organized in three divisions of five teams each. ...

In the 2005-06 season, he continued to show his ability as a versatile player with the Pistons. He helped lead them to a 64-18 record, and the top seed in the Eastern Conference for the playoffs. He then helped lead the Pistons to a first round series victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, 4-1, and in the second round against the Cleveland Cavaliers, it began to look as if the series could go like the first round. After blowing out the Cavs in the first two games, Detroit lost the third 86-77. After that, Wallace guaranteed a win as he had in previous seasons. However, Cleveland, with the leadership of LeBron James, went on to win the next two games and lead the series 3-2. Detroit then "rebounded" (literally) back into the series, grabbing four offensive rebounds in the last two minutes of Game 6 and thus preventing Cleveland from scoring, allowing a 84-82 for the Pistons. They then went on to rout the Cavs in Game 7, 79-61, although the Cavs were within one possession at halftime. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... LeBron Raymone James (born December 30, 1984) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). ...

In the Eastern Conference Finals, the Pistons played the Heat in a rematch of the previous year's Conference Finals. Pistons lost in six games to the Miami Heat, who went on to capture their first NBA title.

On March 26, 2007, in a game against the Denver Nuggets, Rasheed Wallace threw up a 60-foot shot off a stolen inbound pass with 1.5 seconds, banked it in from just beyond halfcourt and forced overtime letting out a huge roar from a sparse Palace crowd. The Pistons went on to win the game, 113-109. March 26 is the 85th day of the year (86th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... For the original defunct Denver Nuggets, see Denver Nuggets (original). ...

On June 2, 2007 Rasheed fouled out of Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals, after committing a foul on LeBron James, and then arguing the call got 2 technicals and automatically ejected. In a postgame interview, Wallace bluntly stated that "We are still the better team, I really believe that." He added that he was upset at the officiating and did not feel his emotional breakdown cost his team a chance to win. is the 153rd day of the year (154th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...

Prior to the 2006-07 NBA Season, the Pistons would not re-sign Chris Webber, and putting Antonio McDyess as a starting power forward, put Wallace at center. At his new position, Wallace would score 36 points in a game against the Chicago Bulls. He would be a pivotal part in the Pistons success in the early season, dominating the post position. The 2006-07 NBA season was the 61st season of the National Basketball Association. ... For the Canadian-born former BBL basketball player, see Chris Webber (Canadian basketball player). ... Antonio Keithflen McDyess (born September 7, 1974, in Quitman, Mississippi) is an American 69 (2. ... The Chicago Bulls are a professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois. ...

Player profile

As of 2007, Wallace is one of the most versatile power forwards in today's game. He is a legitimate two-way threat, , and always known for being tough on defense and potent on offense.

On defense, Wallace has established himself as a smothering post presence, playing with great intensity and previously forming one of the great defensive frontcourts with Ben Wallace. Because of his height, athleticism and long arms, he is considered notoriously hard to post up against. He has established himself as a perennial NBA All-Defensive Team candidate. For the British MP, see Ben Wallace (UK politician). ...

On offense, he is capable of making almost any play, from a slam dunk to a long 3-point jump shot. Earlier in his career, he had mostly been a low post weapon, with an arsenal of moves reminiscent of another low post artist, Hakeem Olajuwon, but later added a solid midrange shot and even extended his range beyond the arc. Rasheed Wallace has credited his years at North Carolina in becoming a technically and fundamentally sound player. He is criticized for playing too much on the perimeter as opposed to down low, where he is arguably more efficient. This article is about the term, slam dunk. For other uses, see Slam dunk (disambiguation). ... Hakeem Abdul Olajuwon (born Akeem Abdul Olajuwon on January 21, 1963) is a retired Nigerian-American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). ... The University of North Carolina is a seventeen campus system which includes all sixteen public four-year universities in North Carolina, United States and one public residential high school. ...

Earlier in his career, he was widely considered a volatile player, and regularly led the NBA in technical fouls, setting a still-standing league record with 41 in 2000-2001. This problem has continued into his Piston days; Wallace again led the league five seasons later with 16 technicals. He used to be dubbed by NBA announcers as a "Walking Technical Foul". However, he did not get involved in the "Malice at the Palace" brawl of November 19, 2004 in any way other than as peacemaker, being commented on by the ESPN announcers for "doing an excellent job" at keeping the two teams separate. Later, he entered the crowd area to try and calm down Stephen Jackson and Ron Artest. Rasheed received no penalties (due to avoiding any acts of violence or rulebreaking/lawbreaking). In basketball, a technical foul is an infraction of the rules usually concerning unsportsmanlike non-contact behavior. ... The Pacers-Pistons brawl (a. ... is the 323rd day of the year (324th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Stephen Jesse Jackson (born April 5, 1978 in Port Arthur, Texas, USA) is an American professional basketball player for the NBA’s Golden State Warriors. ... Ronald (Ron) William Artest Jr. ...

Wallace participates in various community activities. The Rasheed A. Wallace Foundation ([1]) was established in 1997 to assist in the recreational and educational development of youth in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Portland, Oregon, Durham, North Carolina, and other areas. His foundation was renamed Stand Tall With Sheed. He also adopted the 9th grade class at Kettering High School, which he promotes good attendance, citizenship, and improving academics. Nickname: City of Brotherly Love, Philly, the Quaker City Motto: Philadelphia maneto (Let brotherly love continue) Location in Pennsylvania Coordinates: Country United States State Pennsylvania County Philadelphia Founded October 27, 1682 Incorporated October 25, 1701 Mayor John F. Street (D) Area    - City 369. ... Nickname: Location of Portland in Multnomah County and the state of Oregon Coordinates: , Country State Counties Multnomah County Incorporated February 8, 1851 Government  - Mayor Tom Potter[1]  - Commissioners Sam Adams Randy Leonard Dan Saltzman Erik Sten  - Auditor Gary Blackmer Area  - Total 376. ... Nickname: Location in North Carolina Coordinates: , Country State Counties Durham, Orange, Wake Government  - Mayor Bill Bell Area  - City  94. ...

Personal

In his rookie season Wallace was involved in a custody dispute with the biological mother of his son. The boy, Ismail, was living with his father and his then fiance, Fatima, before the mother of the child kidnapped him. Wallace went on TV, pleading people to help in the return of his son, and the following winter his pleading worked. A woman saw the boy and his mother, recognized him from Wallace's commercial and called the police. The boy and Wallace were reunited and he has been given custody since then. [2] Rasheed and wife Fatima have three sons and one daughter.[3]

References

External links

• TheDraftReview.com - Wallace's NBA Draft History Page
• NBA.com Profile - Rasheed Wallace
• Official Homepage
• Need 4 Sheed.com - Downloads Fansite
• A fansite
• The Rasheed Wallace Foundation
• SI.com - Pro Basketball - Rasheed Wallace Player Page
• Wallace involved in custody suit - Augusta Chronicle
• Wallace's comment about the NBA