I went to the Pistons-Bulls game (amazing!!!) a couple Sundays ago at the Palace and Ben Wallace was booed everytime he touched the ball. He was laughed at while shooting free throws. It sounded like a playoff game based on the noise factor. I am torn because I loved Ben (like most others) when he was here, but he left voluntarily. I understand he got $12 million more and he had problems with Flip Saunders and the way the team was moving towards offense, but I still am angry at him for leaving. On the other hand, I also feel like Detroit should be thankful for the things Ben Wallace did for the team and city. What are your opinions?
2007-03-05 18:55:32 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Basketball
You've gotta expect that. Big Ben is a great player and did amazing things for the Pistons. Trust me, I'm still pissed at Rick Pitino for telling Wallace to "go home and learn to rebound" after a tryout with the Celtics (what do you expect form the worst evaluator of talent in NBA history?)
The Detroit fans have every right to boo for feeling betrayed by Ben. Fact is, though, that every single one of them still loves Ben Wallace and appreciates his contributions to his former team
2007-03-05 19:01:12 · answer #1 · answered by William M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fans in Detroit have no right to "boo" Ben Wallace. As far as I know, he was the heart and soul of the Detroit Pistons and helped deliver a championship to the Motor City. They should have showed class and gratitude to the guy. Without him, a third championship would never have arrived in Detroit.
Ben Wallace left because he felt he didn't fit in with Coach Saunders' style of play. That being said, if you're no longer happy with where you're at, might as well bail and save a lot of people (including yourself) a lot of heartache. What's the use of playing for a team when you no longer have the heart to perform.
Note: Chauncey Billups even said in an interview that he understood Ben's decision was both for himself and for his family for a higher paycheck.
That about says it all: Ben Wallace did not deserve the treatment he got in the Palace of Auburn Hills.
2007-03-05 23:02:00 · answer #2 · answered by Dodgeviper_gambit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not surprising that he was. I like Wallace a lot and I still think it's too bad that he signed with Chicago. But why people in Detroit dislike him now is understandable. Their starting five really played extremely well together when he was still with them. Then you see how he plays with the Bulls, and most of the time, it's disappointing. I respect whatever reasons he had as to leaving, but the fact that he was a vital member of that team doesn't change.
He had a good six years with the Pistons. It's unfortunate that it couldn't have continued, and it's unfortunate that he probably won't ever be well-accepted again in Detroit.
2007-03-05 19:27:27 · answer #3 · answered by Emma 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The "PALACE" specially the gay announcer who shouts Deeeetrooooiiiittt Baaaaskeeeetbowl is really a pain in the as. Ben Wallace should not have been booed and this goes to show what kind of crowd hangs out at the Deeeetroooooiiittt Baaaskeeeetbowl announcer hyped up thug image place.
2007-03-05 22:11:35 · answer #4 · answered by carol 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm no longer a Detroit interior sight, besides the undeniable fact that the common fan of a team feels betrayed even as his/her famous participant leaves for yet another team. They experience even more suitable betrayed even as that participant is going to a branch rival. Johnny Damon helped the red Sox win their first global sequence in 80+ years, yet he signed with the hated Yankees and became booed continually, even stated as "Johnny funds". No, Bulls-Pistons isn't just about as severe as red Sox-Yankees, besides the undeniable fact that the city of Detroit and its followers experience betrayed that Wallace left them to flow to the Bulls. Thats why he were given booed. Do i imagine he deserved more suitable positive remedy. sure I do, yet I do understand the position they are coming from.
2016-12-05 07:46:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think fans should understand the business side of the NBA. His NBA career isn't going to last forever. However, fans also have the right to express their opinion, especially when you pay an arm and a leg for a ticket.
2007-03-05 18:58:51 · answer #6 · answered by Asaph23 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We boo him in Indianapolis because he was the one that started the brawl because he got upset that Artest fouled him, I am not backing Artest (I am happy the Pacers were smart enough to get rid of him) on his involvement but Wallace was the one that started it. I think he should be booed. I hope that answers your question.
2007-03-05 19:21:59 · answer #7 · answered by Thomas C 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He's the enemy now. He punched in in Detroit. Picked up his paychecks and now he is with someone else. I would hold a grudge against him for defecting to a close rival, but that's just me.
2007-03-05 18:59:25 · answer #8 · answered by alwaysmoose 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He should be booed
2007-03-05 19:14:29 · answer #9 · answered by nagarjun_gujar 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋