In love with the struggle: The Ben Wallace story

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

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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-kx1yt Жыл бұрын

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-ejays1236 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ersonvelasco2531 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah! And every player got quotes underneath, i think Ben’s, “Patrol the paint”

@dylanbowling5260 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@blaze8408 2 жыл бұрын

Omg yes u could literally feel the heat from the flames 🔥 it was an amazing time

@brittonmillhouse8310 Жыл бұрын

Once "Final Countdown" started playing you just knew S**t was about to get real!! The whole state rallied behind those teams

@TejBBF223 2 жыл бұрын

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

@MrConfident_For_Tha_Fellas Жыл бұрын

Sooo cold. They used to hit that Torch had the whole palace Hot

@17thNO 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@Flinteastwood420 2 жыл бұрын

It was actually under 70 points. Even more impressive.

@leavesoflemons5374 2 жыл бұрын

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

@astheskylarksings 2 жыл бұрын

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

@antonioplaines 2 жыл бұрын

YAK TOWN STAND UP !

@eriklehnsherr9249 2 жыл бұрын

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

@BatmanBoss 2 жыл бұрын

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

@giorgiokwiatkowski5481 2 жыл бұрын

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

@spartanrealah2121 2 жыл бұрын

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

@shaungbm3861 2 жыл бұрын

Sir indeed. Respect on this man's name

@erebor4nierdzewny970 Жыл бұрын

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.

@4472ify 2 жыл бұрын

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

@allenyoung4028 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@HughJass-jv2lt 2 жыл бұрын

_"Escaped off the Plantation..."_ 🔥🔥

@freshprince7027 2 жыл бұрын

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

@araysha9oh834 2 жыл бұрын

Man this was great content

@TruthInFacts 2 жыл бұрын

Ben got me in my feelings

@mariowashington4618 2 жыл бұрын

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

@rjb1987xx 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Deftone8sd 2 жыл бұрын

This is beyond moving, I respect his journey.

@iwishiwasthomasshelby 2 жыл бұрын

I know how to fix Ben Simmons. Give him to Ben Wallace for three months doing whatever Big Ben thinks is best to toughen him up. No cell phone, no social media, just learn.

@thaspydaman21 2 жыл бұрын

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

@MichaelLee-pl4sh 2 жыл бұрын

💯 Lebrun doesn’t score 25 straight if Big Ben is in the middle for that series

@StrawHatErwin 2 жыл бұрын

Ben is a definition of hardwork.

@stevebell5970 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Ben Wallace🏀💯❤️🙏🏾💪🏾 GAME WAS HARD WORK AT IT'S BEST!!!! NBA HALL OF FAMER!

@dissaver 2 жыл бұрын

Top 5 defender of all time... Buh Buh Buh Ben Wallace!

@alexanderadonyae7937 2 жыл бұрын

Absolute Legend in Detroit 🔥

@saifabod8458 2 жыл бұрын

Sensational player great defender and truly a good example for everybody

@goldymack4754 2 жыл бұрын

Salute to all my people in the struggle!stay💪!it gets greater later ✊

@certifiedrhodess356 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite player all time!!

@cannibalmanimal2336 2 жыл бұрын

We love Ben in 804 like he from here, always showed love at John Marshall in the summers

@Randall2023 2 жыл бұрын

Love ❤️ Respect ✊ Warrior Ben Wallace

@Philvaipa231 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats BIG BEN!!

@ajaniwilliams6257 2 жыл бұрын

A Giant. A Man. A Warrior.

@gothamcity2291 2 жыл бұрын

BIG BEN ❗️Congrats big fella

@jaimerafaelledesma3488 2 жыл бұрын

Well deserved. 💯💯💯

@chrome450 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations big Ben. 👏👏👏

@neworleans018 2 жыл бұрын

Great man . 💪 beyond belief .

@chaboiseann 2 жыл бұрын

One of my fave players ever

@boudewijnkerkwijk4695 7 ай бұрын

Ben Wallace is my favorite player of all time and a true icon. I aspire to be like him a lil bit more.

@mikewhitman578 2 ай бұрын

I hope that he was a good one and I know the principal was a good person because I know her daughter

@krzy119 2 жыл бұрын

All the negativity around the world. Due to pandemic and many environmental hazards we made. Ben Wallace is a hope we all can make it out.

@reptilian5651 2 жыл бұрын

this man is the american dream. so happy for him. will always be my favorite player and its not even close. toughness, hustle, teamwork, talent, heart, drive and good ol swagger. deeeeeeeetroit basketbaaaalllll!!!!!!

@alexevariste7615 8 ай бұрын

anyone that understands the despair and anger of working a dead end job not being where you wanna be even after trying your hardest and being seen as less than by everyone and channels it to achieve incredible things is a hall of famer in life bruh not just basketball

@CruiseSLS 2 жыл бұрын

I still remember using him in NBA LIVE08 his dominance lead me to championship.

@JeoTivii-YT 2 жыл бұрын

You will never ever see someone like Ben Wallace I remember the "Men at Work" Slogans when he used to play back then. 🛑💪😤😤

@FriedRiceFilms 2 жыл бұрын

ben was my first favorite player. his relentless demeanor on the court & in life made me fall in love with the game of basketball🥲

@dythagreat1 Жыл бұрын

My favorite Pistons era

@jullanbon7919 2 жыл бұрын

For me, Ben Wallace is the best defensive Center

@Anthony-nd6vk 2 жыл бұрын

Inspiring

@titansegundera2.049 2 жыл бұрын

I reflected Ben Wallace's outstanding performance by winning The Defensive Player Of The Year.

@scottysmediaproductions 2 жыл бұрын

6 minutes does not do this man justice!

@LifeCoachJesse 2 жыл бұрын

Detroit should of drafted Melo. They would of extended their streak of dominance in the East for 5-6 years

@titansegundera2.049 2 жыл бұрын

In June 2004, Ben Wallace led his legendary team "The Detroit Pistons" reclaim The 2004 NBA Championship against the dynasty of LA: The Los Angeles Lakers.

@jeffreysc3051 2 жыл бұрын

BIG BEN WALLACE!!!!!

@deeessex11 2 жыл бұрын

We get them real ones in Detroit. Congrats Big Ben.

@tainanking 2 жыл бұрын

I just wish they release that Orlando jersey. No one knew him till detroit switched to their plain jerseys

@pakpala1 2 жыл бұрын

Black People: Where I came from, people don't make it out... America: We are the richest country in the world.. World: Richest country in the world can't take care of their people...

@pakpala1 2 жыл бұрын

@Floater 24 Where did you learn that BS about giving obscene amounts of money to other countries.. Our military defense budget in about $800 billion most of which most of it goes to corrupt contractors.. And billionaires pay zero in taxes... Get your facts straight..

@tainanking 2 жыл бұрын

Only uneducated will think America is the best country in the world. I had to put someone in their place for saying this. Just look at the amount of unemployed lazy fools out there. There is hella opportunity in America to at least get a salary but a lot choose not to. Just because other smaller countries have more middle upper class but aren’t a big powerhouse doesn’t make them a worse country. I’ve been to 3rd world countries and some parts of America make those places look like heaven lol

@pakpala1 2 жыл бұрын

@Floater 24 trillions? You are a stupid liar…

@pakpala1 2 жыл бұрын

@Floater 24 no we are not… you are full of BS…

@iwishiwasthomasshelby 2 жыл бұрын

@@tainanking like it or not, the world revolves around the US. If you were to remove our influence and economic impact, the world would collapse. The US has been keeping Europe alive for decades, and if it weren’t for us, China and North Korea would be ruling the world in a manner similar to how Nazi Germany would.

@drphot6050 2 жыл бұрын

The best smallest centers of all-time include Big Ben and undrafted! And there's a lot of remnants of enslavement in the south glad he made it out and gives back. He earned and deserves to be in the HOF!

@adrianlepe4563 2 жыл бұрын

That’s what a real dpoy looks like he locked up shaq in his prime

@dawudgrace3533 2 жыл бұрын

VUU IN THE HALL!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE MY VUU

@iamlegend1482 2 жыл бұрын

Big Ben Wallace

@michealkelly9441 2 жыл бұрын

Rename the dpoy after him!

@Randall2023 2 жыл бұрын

Dauphin River First Nation Manitoba Canada 🇨🇦

@EkenemU 2 жыл бұрын

The comentator at the start😂

@ronlastimosa5877 2 жыл бұрын

4x defensive player of the year. 4 times 😤😤😤

@B.Piercesports 2 жыл бұрын

Ben was a better player and defender than Dennis Rodman

@angelocadena7094 2 жыл бұрын

Big Ben was the real deal. Was the Shaq Stopper, in Shaq's late prime.

@fidelpablo6340 2 жыл бұрын

Well deserved HOF...

@frankpoleski5423 2 жыл бұрын

Get on your feet it's time to meet and greet

@AH-tq1tj 2 жыл бұрын

Biggest snub top75 he is more deserving than Dwight

@theodoremonroe6440 2 жыл бұрын

DETROIT BASKETBALL!

@ruchpat1 2 жыл бұрын

Go Detroit Pistons. ❤️🤍💙🏀🇺🇸

@dennistavarez5323 2 жыл бұрын

99 Block rating in 2k

@tainanking 2 жыл бұрын

The last segment he looked like he was about to die….

@Adventuregutta2929 2 жыл бұрын

Rudy gobert is spoiling that leader board bro...get him Outta there

@0401412740 2 жыл бұрын

Remember when he punched Ron Artest

@yangrichardp 2 жыл бұрын

Squirrels are delicious.

@hogrider5059 2 жыл бұрын

Mf is a 6’9” center. In today’s NBA thats a guard height…

@user-js7mo3wy4z 2 жыл бұрын

He wasn’t a center height 15+ years ago either there were plenty of 7 footers in the early 2000s on teams especially bc of Shaq presence alone teams use to stack 4-6 centers on there teams for fouls 😂 Ben Wallace is just unique

@raven4475 2 жыл бұрын

If ATTITUDE + HARD WORK QUALIFIES a player for the HOF, then Ben Wallace deserves to be a member of the Naismith family. But if I'm being honest, I'm surprised he's being inducted

@TheShadow84 Жыл бұрын

Surprised that a 4x DPOY, 5x All NBA player, NBA champion, block & rebound leader (undersized) who went undrafted is a HOFer wow.