Detroit Pistons To Retire Ben Wallace Jersey This Weekend

The Detroit Pistons have had some dominant defensive players in their history.  One of those great  players is set to have his number retired.  Ben Wallace will have his number 3 retired Saturday night.

His number will be retired during a halftime ceremony on Saturday night, when the Pistons host the Golden State Warriors.

According to the Pistons, Ben played 9 season with the team.  He collected NBA Defensive Player of the Year honors four times (2002, 2003, 2005, 2006) and was named a NBA All-Star four times (2003-06). Wallace was an All-NBA Second Team selection three times (2003, 2004, 2006), All-NBA Third Team selection twice (2002 and 2005) and an NBA All-Defensive First Team selection five times (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006).

During his first stint with Detroit (2000-06), the Pistons made the playoffs in five of the seven years, winning Eastern Conference Championships in 2004 and 2005 and the NBA Championship in 2004.

He is among the team leaders in blocks and rebounds.  He played most of his career in Detroit, but was also in Washington,Orlando, Chicago and Cleveland.

One of the more memorable players in team history.  How can you not forget his fro?   Congratulations Ben on this honor.