Ben Wallace: A Defensive Dynamo Against Shaquille O'Neal in the 2004 NBA Finals
During the 2004 Finals, Shaquille O'Neal was a force to be reckoned with, averaging 26.6 points and 10.8 rebounds per game. However, Wallace approached this challenge with determination and strategy.
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Ben Wallace named the toughest players he had to defend: "Shaq, because of his size, and I'd probably have to go with Tim Duncan or KG"
as Ben and the Pistons held Shaq to just 14 points and eight rebounds. Related: "Ben was like that" - Larry Brown compares Ben Wallace to Russell, Chamberlain and Thurmond What allowed "Big Ben ...
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"He might be the best one-on-one defender since Dennis" - Laimbeer compared Ben Wallace's defensive abilities to Rodman's
In an era filled with robust big men like Shaquille O'Neal, Yao Ming ... working on shooting and free-throws," Wallace explained his mindset. Ben would play in four All-Star games, win four ...
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"Coach, we ain't Philly" - Ben Wallace shut down Larry Brown's doubts before the Pistons finished the Lakers in 2004
Consequently, when the Detroit Pistons experienced a similar fate against the same opponent in the 2004 champion round, Brown was all set to deliver a motivational speech until Ben Wallace gave ...