First player ever to be inducted into the Hall of Fame as an undrafted player! What a journey for Big Ben!

That whole speech he was trying not to break down. Well deserved Afro.

This man held prime Shaq to 14 points in a finals game. Absolute legend.

Put this man in the next Black Panther Movie. This man is a warrior. A king. A beast. An inspiration. Loved watching him compete.

He fought through that speech. I’ve never seen him be that emotional.

This great speech sounded like spoken word poetry at times. You could really feel the emotion. Congrats Ben Wallace

This is not just a speech, this is poetry. Everything fits, the words, the body language. For me the best HOF speech so far that i've seen.

From being an undrafted player, to becoming a Champion, becoming an All Star, a multiple time DPOY winner and now a Hall of Famer. What a journey for Big Ben Wallace.

This man was one of the most savage players. This guy was not scared of anyone. He deserves this honour.

First undrafted player to make several allstar and all nba teams and the hall of fame. Dude was different and is one of the best defenders oat

legend but a even better human being. Well deserved Unc!

That 2004 Detroit Pistons team was one of the Best Defensive teams in history! They dismantled my Lakers for the 2004 NBA Championship! Well deserved, Ben Wallace was the Anchor on Defense. Great Rebounder and Shot Blocker. Glad to see he was inducted into the Hall of Fame!

Him and Dennis Rodman are the best rebounders in the modern era.

Damn somebody gotta tell Ben it's okay to cry lmao. He was trying his hardest not to break down. Good for him though, well deserved.

this is just insane level of poetry. true heart of man. his black panther man. freaking hell.

He's more than a basketball player. A tough journey in life made him who he is today.

0:49-0:51 love how people first thank and recognized our God and Savior. So humble Ben. Congrats

Swear I almost shed a tear listening to his speech! Detroit Basketball! I’m from Detroit we grind different! God bless everyone here

I watched this over and over he is a poet, a man of honour

2nd best Afro all time….behind Dr. J of course, and was the cover athlete of the first 2K I ever got, 2K5. Since that 2k5 cover, I’ve been a fan ever since and was one of my favorite centers of the 2000s. So happy he’s getting the all time respect he deserves. Congratulations, Big Ben, it was a pleasure watching.

Someone who looked and appeared as the image of hip hop culture in his time, giving this speech with the most professionalism and humility. He was just all about the work. Reason I started rocking the headband as a kid

Always been so selfless, even selfless enough during his hall of fame speech to use the metaphor of him always being small, counted out, having to fight, and imagining the success on a leveled playing field and taking that and relating that to his peoples' struggle by saying that and walking off with the Panthers' fist. Just a great human being overall, my childhood hero, and he's always been as solid as we thought, and never let us here in Detroit down. Thank you!

I love this guy. He comes across as 100% sincere and real!!!

This speech should inspire us all. Respect Ben Wallace 💯

I barely understood everything he said but i FELT everything of what he said. Thats some powerful shit. Ben Wallace HOF well deserved.

Now THAT wasn't a speech, THAT was a poem, a piece of ART.

I'm not getting old, we all are. 😭 Big Ben, Kobe (RIP), TD, KG, The Truth, Ray Allen, Bosh, Ginobilli, Parker,.... so many great players from the 2000's

This is the type of speech you feel, not hear. Congrats bBig Ben

Well Deserved. Great player on the court and just a genuinely cool guy off the court too. To anyone who says that scoring is more impactful than great defense, watch Big Bens highlights.

I’ve watched this like 3 times a day the past 3 days...inspirational indeed

THAT'S MY DEFENSIVE CAPTAIN! Well deserved Ben, Detroit will always love you! 💙

Every block, every rebound I would scream I LOVE YOU BEN WALLACE!! Soooo happy for him♥️

Dude was an absolute beast. He deserves more than 6 minutes - unless he decided himself to do a short speech.

Great emotional speech by Big Ben...

I'm so happy for Ben Wallace I enjoyed watching him during his time with Detroit in the 2000s when I was in my teens glad he isn't forgotten. His build and style of play was similar to Rodman.

The love ❤️ from his family is unconditional I feel it so strongly ❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾

always looked up to ben as a player. i was always the short kid, and watching ben play like he did always gave me a bit of inspiration in life. big ups ben, thank you.

That right there is one great man! I watched him play basketball, loved every second of it. But to witness him as a man, that's something to behold. I never knew you'd inspire me all these years later Mr Wallace, but in fact you have!

Even the toughest man was emotional...congrtas big ben

1) He still looks scary as hell 2) He look fresh as hell

They should have let the video run a little bit longer just so we can seize the crowd reaction to this magnificent speech. You can see they were shocked and cold after such finish. Big man related his struggles to the struggles of his people and dedicated his moment to his own history, he linked his legacy to his own heritage. Big Ben Wallace, I knew he was the type of player you would take for your team any day of the week against any opponent. Wasn't aware that he was such a man. One of the realest and most inspiring speeches ever given inside a basketball event. We march. Salute to the legend Big Ben Wallace

real life rocky balboa. undrafted HOF-er. well deserved!!! sets the example for future players counted out

Ben is as REAL as they come!!!! GOD BLESS him and congratulations!!!

Congrats Big Ben on getting to the hall! You made defense just as entertaining as offense and inspired many including myself to focus on and take pride in that side of the game. A true defensive superstar!

You can tell this man's work ethic. It's radiant through his entire being. Congrats Ben.

Much love brother had me in tears 💪🏾

One of my fav players all time. Never gave up and overcame odds along with people telling him he couldn't do it

Favorite Ben Wallace memory. NBA finals Game 5 and all the announcers were saying how Shaq was due for a huge game and about 3 or 4 minutes in Shaq went up for an easy defensive rebound but Wallace just jumped over his grasp to tomahawk the putback in. At that moment I knew the Lakers didnt have a chance.

Im so happy for my guy!!! I literally see him every other week. Spoke to him numerous times, laughed with him as well. He is a great human being and he gives back. I play at the gym be owns in Richmond VA. He's so low key but his presence is always felt whether he speaks or not. I'm so happy for my guy man! Big Ben you deserve this and more

He speaks. And talks. Like a true Warrior.That he is. And was.

As a DEEETROIT BASKETBALL fan this brought tears to me.

Def Poetry Jam.. We love you Ben, thank you for everything!

A real Warrior,welcome to the Hall mr.Ben Wallace.

So philosophical, inspirational, true... I had to comment twice...

Couldn't be happier for B Wallace. So deserving

Every word came straight from his heart with power. Riveting. Well deserved, good sir. Congrats!

Big Ben, no words, just Gratitude and RESPECT!

It is crazy that his statement is as long as the measure of his height?? You can see that it is difficult for him to contain his emotions because he never believed that he would achieve such suckes. A hard-working man from a large family, in addition very modest and shy... It's hard for him to keep himself in check without bursting into tears... Terribly strong character... To contain so many emotions... I've always been a fan of his... Thank you for your memories Ben!!! Are you an incredible inspiration!!! The best defender in NBA history!!!

Ben, May you live long. I feel your emotional. It raw and powerful. More power to you my brother. Congratulations.

This dude is well deserving of the HOF. What a strong and powerful leader, on and off the court!

Being told by the world as a black man that you don't fit, then attempting to do something that you love with your peers and still hearing you don't fit is discouraging...acknowledging that having a hard time expressing yourself on top of all this in one of the biggest momemts of your life and still finishing is BigTime!

So happy to see this. Well deserved. He was one of the big names in the 2000s.

Respect and congratulations Big Ben, well deserved you gave us 100% at all times.

Blessed to say I grew up watchin this guy play/playing as him in video games. One of my favorite big guys in the league to watch as a kid.

Well deserved...Thank you Big Ben for the memories

Ben Wallace the Kryptonite of Shaq in 2004 NBA Finals.

This Man is All❤ He is a inspiration to every individual who has been told you cannot. Right on Big Ben, Right right on My Brother.😎

Finally my man, Big Ben...i was waiting for this moment. You really deserve this. Top 2 defensive player next to Rodman.

04 Pistons was the greatest team assembled they would put fear in anybody’s heart when they step on the floor

Thank you for all you’ve done in basketball and for the community. Congrats Ben Wallace, there will never be another like you.

What a path lived Ben Wallace!! Your vulnerability was on display and sooo needed brotha. 🌹Congratulations and would Love to see you more on more platforms!!

Damn one of a kind speech….. or should I say poem

Damn, he would be one hell of a motivational speaker. Congrats Big Ben

Congrats big Ben 👏 I truly enjoyed his journey and how he played the game. Ben Wallace is one of the most underrated players ever. Salute Big Ben 👏

I'm so proud of you Ben, you show us to be brave,strong and have a courage to continue to make a great life everyday.

Gave me goosebumps.. He was serious.

He was so emotional. He started to sound like he grew up in Africa

I remember watching you as a kid Big Ben. My family loves you so much. You have brought so much joy to Detroit Basketball. God Bless!!!

Ben, your one of the greatest NBA Power forward who ever played the game. We, as your dear fans are very much happy to see you accepting that greatest honor and recipient of HOF award. We love you and God bless. It's "Ben" a heck of a journey to get there.

Hell Yeah! Congratulations Big Ben 👏 Much respect 🙏🏽 Well deserved 👍🏾

Congrats Big Ben! I wish you all the best man. Well deserved

I always admired this man. He was a beast! Big Ben!!! Much respect! Congratulations!!!

Got chills when that bell played... congrats Big Ben 🔔

Great, great defender. Strength and resolve. He made me a fan throughout his career. Best big man defender since Hakeem.

Man. So happy to see The Fro get to the hall.

A strong message,like him❤thanks Ben Wallace❤🎉undrafted journey..❤

Great speech. One with a potent message. Rise and stand, irregardless of what it is. You got life, you take from life and make living better for you, those that helped you and leave something better for the ones to come after.

This is so cool. I didnt know he got in. One of my favorite players ever. He worked so hard and balled his ass off.

Congratulations to Ben Wallace on getting inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. 🙂👍

My childhood hero. Gave me the lessons of never back down and always work hard those are the key ingredients for success

The intros for those Pistons teams were legendary.

His speech was very similar to his game unpolished, broken........but brilliant. Ben, you did that thing. Proud of you Bruh..

He was holding back his tears

Fearless. Dominate. Competitor. 3 words who are the core of this man. Well deserved Ben 👏🏻

Very, very inspirational. Well deserved Ben Wallace.

Everybody that played for Washington Bullets/Wizards most went other places and excelled in their career and a few became champions and Hall of Famers , great job Big Ben you deserve it truly you do ! 💯

Inspiring. Nothing but good wishes and hope his movie is made.

The Hall of Fame did right by inducting Ben Wallace. He definitely impacted the game. I first watched Ben Wallace when he played for the Orlando Magic. HIs intensity on the court was off the charts. I knew Ben was going to be an impactful player in the NBA. But I had no idea how high he would take his game up until he helped Detroit win a championship in 2004. Great job Ben!

James 4:6 “But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.”

Much respect. You are a good man, you were a great player. Exciting. Ty for your message me Wallace