Big Ben back to Detroit

gman71 · 08-07-2009, 01:30 PM

Ben Wallace and the Pistons have agreed to terms on a one-year contract worth $1.3 million. He's expected to officially sign next week.

He was traded to Phoenix from Cleveland and was then bought out by the Suns. Wallace, a four-time defensive player of the year, is less than half the player he once was, but his arrival in Detroit gives them another much needed big man to compete with Chris Wilcox, Kwame Brown and Jason Maxiell for rebounds. An ideal location for Big Ben, but he just doesn't seem to have any gas left in the tank. Aug. 7 - 1:59 pm et
Source: Detroit News

37Jetson · 08-07-2009, 02:52 PM

For the price this is a good gamble for the Pistons. I think he could be great coming off the bench for 10-20 minutes per game. The magic won't be what it was before, but first he will have to win his way back into the hearts of the Pistons' fans because they were mighty upset when he left.

red48 · 08-07-2009, 02:56 PM

I expect by the start of the season they sign Jerry Stackhouse too. This is what both of them wanted.

37Jetson · 08-07-2009, 03:11 PM

Say it ain't so with Stackhouse. The departure of that ball hog is what helped the Pistons build a nice five year run.

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Originally Posted by red48

I expect by the start of the season they sign Jerry Stackhouse too. This is what both of them wanted.

u_want_my_cards · 08-07-2009, 09:57 PM

I really liked Wallace, he gave the fans that extra little spice. We needed Defense, and we got it. I know wallace wasnt the player he was back when he was winning the defense title year after year. But i know he wont be starting, but i think he will be playing some good minutes. Hopefully he can be as good as he was when he was with Det a couple years ago.

08-07-2009, 01:30 PM	#1
gman71 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Vegas Posts: 6,121	Big Ben back to Detroit Ben Wallace and the Pistons have agreed to terms on a one-year contract worth $1.3 million. He's expected to officially sign next week. He was traded to Phoenix from Cleveland and was then bought out by the Suns. Wallace, a four-time defensive player of the year, is less than half the player he once was, but his arrival in Detroit gives them another much needed big man to compete with Chris Wilcox, Kwame Brown and Jason Maxiell for rebounds. An ideal location for Big Ben, but he just doesn't seem to have any gas left in the tank. Aug. 7 - 1:59 pm et Source: Detroit News __________________ I don't trade

08-07-2009, 02:52 PM	#2
37Jetson Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 12,871 Tigers1984WS	For the price this is a good gamble for the Pistons. I think he could be great coming off the bench for 10-20 minutes per game. The magic won't be what it was before, but first he will have to win his way back into the hearts of the Pistons' fans because they were mighty upset when he left. __________________ *Collecting Vintage Detroit Tigers*

08-07-2009, 02:56 PM	#3
red48 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 656	I expect by the start of the season they sign Jerry Stackhouse too. This is what both of them wanted.

08-07-2009, 09:57 PM	#5
u_want_my_cards Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Stephen Hill Island Posts: 6,038	I really liked Wallace, he gave the fans that extra little spice. We needed Defense, and we got it. I know wallace wasnt the player he was back when he was winning the defense title year after year. But i know he wont be starting, but i think he will be playing some good minutes. Hopefully he can be as good as he was when he was with Det a couple years ago.