Pistons Star Ben Wallace to Be Induced into 2021 Basketball Hall of Fame: Report
AUBURN HILLS, MI - JUNE 15: Ben Wallace #3 (C) of the Detroit Pistons holds up the Larry O'Brien NBA Championship trophy as he celebrates with teammatesafter defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 100-87 in game five of the 2004 NBA Finals on June 15, 2004 at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tom Pidgeon/Getty Images)
Former Pistons and Virginia Union University favorite Ben Wallace has been picked to enter the Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2021, reports ESPN’s Marc Spears.
Wallace, or “Big Ben,” was a four-time defensive player of the year, as well as a four-time All-Star. He officially retired from the Pistons in 2016, and the team retired his No. 3 jersey.
Wallace and the full 2021 class will be announced on Sunday (May 16) at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, according to Spears.
Wallace is now a co-owner and president of basketball operations of the Grand Rapids Drive.
Congratulations, Wallace!
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