Even Dumars is surprised by Big Ben
by Matt Watson on Nov 6, 2009 5:11 PM EST
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PrintFrom FanHouse's Tim Povtak in Orlando:
Wallace, 35, is one of the biggest and most pleasant surprises of this young season. In the first five games, he has averaged 10 rebounds in 31 minutes while also playing the kind of hard-nosed interior defense that once helped him anchor Detroit's NBA championship team in 2004.
"I just thought he'd be great for the young guys to be around, an undrafted guy who worked his way up without any shortcuts. Just for the young guys to see him every day. That's why I got him,'' Dumars said Friday before the Pistons played in Orlando. "But he's been better than I ever imagined. It's like an added bonus.''
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I knew he’d play hard out there, but he’s playing better than I expected. Kinda like when McDyess turned down all that money to come back and just went into Beast Mode last year… Those guys have heart and pride, something alot of cats in the NBA lack.
by Skylar on Nov 6, 2009 5:31 PM EST reply actions
“I was on the floor for 16 minutes and fouled out. Let me say that again: 17 minutes and 6 fouls!”
lmfao. They just showed that on FSD as a quote from Dwight Howard about the last game vs. Orlando. I really hope that isn’t a typo from FSD and an actual quote from Dwight Howard.
by Cody on Nov 6, 2009 6:50 PM EST reply actions
I love Big Ben, what a great example he is to all NBA players and especially our rookies.
I can’t wait to see him play in two weeks.
by Laughton on Nov 6, 2009 6:51 PM EST reply actions
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