If he does, it most likely won't be by the Pistons.
The likely contender appears to be the Bulls. While I feel Ben does deserve a nice chunk of change thanks to his role in helping the Pistons on all those championship runs, I think he's not worth a max contract over a long period of time. He is declining, his wrist is mangled, making it hard for him to shoot free throws(this has been documented) and his offensive skills are horrible.
If Chicago does this, will this be one of the worst sports moves of all time?
2006-07-01 07:21:15 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Basketball
a max contract for an undersized aging center with no offense we will see. i am a piston fan and loved watching him and hope he resigns but at a max contract Chicago can have him we can sign Joel Pryzbilla from Portland also a good defender at a reasonable price
2006-07-01 07:34:06 · answer #1 · answered by Detroit fan stuck in California 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It would be impossible for Chicago to overpay Ben Wallace because they need him that badly. Their current center, Tyson Chandler, may be 7'1, but he is so scrawny that any good NBA center can own him in the paint. Besides, although they had a good draft, they failed to pick up a big man. And, like the Pistons, the Bulls mostly rely on their guards to score, so there is no need for Big Ben to put up monster numbers on offense. The Bulls are basically looking for a 10 pt. 10 reb. guy who can also get a few blocks and steals each game, and that's what Ben Wallace is.
2006-07-01 07:31:28 · answer #2 · answered by Kenny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Worse moves are made all the time, in search of a big man. In the East, seems like you'll need someone to defend Shaq if you're going to make a serious run at the title in the next couple of years. If you do get past Shaq, you'll need someone to stop Tim Duncan if the Spurs get there. Of course, you could see the Suns or Mavericks there, and might be better off playing smaller.
2006-07-01 07:28:23 · answer #3 · answered by Wilton P 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you serious? Ben Wallace is one of the best defensive players of all time. Not only is he a great defensive player he can score when it is expected of him. Not to mention the fact that besides numbers, on paper he looks like the typical nbdl player. How many 6'9 UNDRAFTED centers have you seen to win championships (as a leader) and make defensive player of the year 3 years in a row. It is COMPLETELY unheard of. Who cares if his wrists are bad or if he can't make free throws? SHAQ cant make them and he does his job well. As long as Ben can play with the same force who cares how much he makes. To make a long story short...HE IS WORTH EVERY PENNY!!!
2006-07-02 11:59:46 · answer #4 · answered by llaj41 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever Ben Wallace is paid he deserves. He has earned the right to the bigger money. I am tired of all these newbies coming in and not having proved anything and getting paid big bucks. He has put in the time and now he deserves the big bucks. Defensive player of the year deserves something. Without defense,I don't care how many points you score,you are not going to win. Defense rules!!!
2006-07-01 10:34:01 · answer #5 · answered by mrsreadalot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure. i'm satisfied the Pistons did not/couldn't up their furnish because i imagine the Bulls did overpay for him. he's growing old and not in any respect became a lot of an offensive participant. He fit in in Detroit notwithstanding and became very effective there. i imagine his leaving will damage the Pistons a lot more desirable than it facilitates the Bulls. Being a Detroit fan, I nevertheless can believe he bolted city over money. This from a guy who very few weeks in the past claimed he nevertheless wanted to be a Piston and who became beloved because the face of the 2004 international championship crew.
2016-11-30 02:38:18 · answer #6 · answered by mitch 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Come on, not one of the worst of all-time. He still dominates at the defensive end better than anyone in the NBA. defensive player of the year four out of the next five years. Come on.
He might be better off shooting his freethrows underhanded...or one handed...or lefthanded...or all three... Anything but constant bricks with his right...
2006-07-01 08:55:06 · answer #7 · answered by Big Z 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he's not gettin overpaid. r u kidding me. his job on the court is not to score points on a daily basis. him scoring points is a bonus. his job out there is to get defensive and offensive rebounds, play good defense and bring his intensity to the game. and he helped the pistons go 2 2 NBA Finals.
2006-07-02 03:08:41 · answer #8 · answered by henry ly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
**** yo....If Ben Wallace Can Block Shaq O Neal....Man thatszz just crazy...
2006-07-01 08:29:43 · answer #9 · answered by kdp871991 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The market decides the compensation.The GM decides how much they should pay for a players services.Athletes should get as much money as they can.An atletes career is a short one and he holds no gun to a GM's head.
2006-07-01 07:27:28 · answer #10 · answered by David S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋