Ben Wallace, who was a criminal justice major at Virginia Union University cried days ago as the Detroit Pistons retired his jersey. At Virginia Union, he averaged 13.4 points per game and 10 rebounds per game. He also led his team to the Division 2 final four and a 28-3 record.
The Detroit Pistons four-time all-star and one time champion, 2004, was honored days ago for his magnificent career with the Detroit Pistons.
According to ESPN, Wallace said,
“Where I came from and some of the trial and tribulations I went through, I wouldn’t change it for the world,” said Wallace, who was accompanied by his wife, their son and daughter. “Y’all motivated me on nights when I didn’t have anything left.”
In the video above, Wallace said, “I want to thank for the Pistons organization for not just settling for me but getting a group of guys who fought hard night in and night out, who encouraged me an and fought to win an NBA Championship.”
The Buzz salutes HBCU grad, Ben Wallace, on a terrific career.
