Gerald Wallace
Charlotte Bobcats | |
2011–2012 | Portland Trail Blazers |
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2012–2013 | New Jersey / Brooklyn Nets |
2013–2015 | Boston Celtics |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Career statistics | |
Points | 9,933 (11.9 ppg) |
Rebounds | 4,838 (5.8 rpg) |
Assists | 1,725 (2.1 apg) |
Stats at NBA.com | |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Gerald Jermaine Wallace (born July 23, 1982) is an American former professional
High school and college career
Wallace attended Childersburg High School in
Wallace attended the University of Alabama for one season before declaring himself eligible for the 2001 NBA draft. Wallace was drafted in the first round as the 25th overall pick.[2] In 2000–01, he averaged 9.8 points and 6.0 rebounds per game.
Professional career
Sacramento Kings (2001–2004)
In three seasons with the Sacramento Kings, Wallace rarely played, but in his brief appearances, he made himself known for his versatility and extraordinary athleticism. In the 2002 Slam Dunk Contest, Wallace finished second to two-time winner Jason Richardson. On December 1, 2002, Wallace led Sacramento in scoring with a then-career-high 21 points, and grabbed eight rebounds, during a 103–84 win over the Houston Rockets.[3] During his tenure with the Kings, Wallace was the odd man out in a deep roster that included All-Stars Chris Webber, Peja Stojaković, and Vlade Divac.
Charlotte Bobcats (2004–2011)
Wallace was selected by the
Wallace was known for his somewhat reckless style of play that led to frequent injuries and earned him the nickname "Crash".[5] He missed a total of 39 games in his first two years with the Bobcats, but his energetic and sometimes dangerous behavior that may have caused his injuries was also what contributed to his gaudy defensive stats. Coach Bernie Bickerstaff said of Wallace, "Gerald can only play one way and be effective. Energy -- that's his game." In 2006, Wallace attempted to refine his game in order to avoid being injured, and as a result his numbers suffered. The first month of the season, Wallace had only five total blocks (an average of .3 per game) and his averages were down across the stat line from 2005. Wallace improved his play in the second month of the season, but he went down with a separated shoulder in a December game against the Indiana Pacers. When he returned, Wallace continued his fine play finishing the season averaging 18.1 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block in 72 games.
Wallace appeared opposite
Wallace suffered a Grade 3 concussion on February 23, 2008 after taking an unintentional elbow to the face from Sacramento's Mikki Moore.[5] It was his fourth concussion in as many seasons with the Bobcats.[5] It was not clear when he would return,[5] although Grade 3 concussions are defined by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons as ones that "involve post-traumatic amnesia for more than 24 hours or unconsciousness for more than five minutes. Players who sustain this grade of brain injury should be sidelined for at least one month, after which they can return to play if they are asymptomatic for one week."[6] He returned later on in the season, finishing the year with a new career high in points, assists, and minutes.
He suffered a partially
Wallace was selected to play in the
In the first-ever playoff game for the Bobcats, Wallace led the team with 25 points. This franchise playoff single game scoring record lasted until game 2 of the series, when Stephen Jackson broke the record by scoring 27 points.
In 2010, Wallace was named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team.[10] During the 2010–2011 season as a Bobcat, he averaged 15.6 points per game, 8.2 rebounds per game, and 2.4 assists per game in 39 minutes per game. He played 48 games with the team during the season.
Wallace is one of three players in NBA history (the others being
Portland Trail Blazers (2011–2012)
On February 24, 2011, Wallace was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers for Joel Przybilla, Dante Cunningham, Sean Marks, and two future draft picks.[11] He provided help for the team while Brandon Roy was injured. The Trail Blazers finished 48-34, good for the playoffs. They lost in the opening round to the Dallas Mavericks in 6 games. In the next season as a Trail Blazer, Wallace averaged 13.3 points per game, 6.6 rebounds per game, and 2.7 assists per game in 35.8 minutes per game. He played 42 games with the team that season.
New Jersey/Brooklyn Nets (2012–2013)
On March 15, 2012, Wallace was traded from the
Boston Celtics (2013–2015)
Wallace was traded to the Boston Celtics on July 12, 2013, in a multi-player deal that sent Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Jason Terry to the Nets.[17]
On February 28, 2014, Wallace was ruled out for the rest of the season after an MRI revealed a torn meniscus in his left knee.[18][19][20]
On July 27, 2015, Wallace was traded, along with Chris Babb, to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for David Lee.[21] Four days later, Wallace was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers, along with cash and draft considerations, in exchange for Jason Thompson.[22] On September 27, 2015, he was waived by the 76ers.[23]
Wallace's final NBA game was Game 4 of the 2015 Eastern Conference First Round on April 26, 2015 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Boston lost the game 93 - 101 with Wallace recording 1 rebound and no other stats in 3 and half minutes of playing time.
NBA career statistics
GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
* | Led the league |
Regular season
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2001–02 | Sacramento | 54 | 1 | 8.0 | .429 | .000 | .500 | 1.7 | .5 | .4 | .1 | 3.2 |
2002–03 | Sacramento | 47 | 7 | 12.1 | .492 | .250 | .527 | 2.7 | .5 | .5 | .3 | 4.7 |
2003–04 | Sacramento | 37 | 1 | 9.1 | .360 | .000 | .458 | 2.0 | .5 | .4 | .4 | 2.0 |
2004–05 | Charlotte | 70 | 68 | 30.7 | .449 | .274 | .661 | 5.5 | 2.0 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 11.1 |
2005–06 | Charlotte | 55 | 52 | 34.5 | .538 | .280 | .614 | 7.5 | 1.6 | 2.5* | 2.1 | 15.2 |
2006–07 | Charlotte | 72 | 71 | 36.7 | .502 | .325 | .691 | 7.2 | 2.6 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 18.1 |
2007–08 | Charlotte | 62 | 59 | 38.3 | .449 | .321 | .731 | 6.0 | 3.5 | 2.1 | .9 | 19.4 |
2008–09 | Charlotte | 71 | 71 | 37.6 | .480 | .298 | .804 | 7.8 | 2.7 | 1.7 | .9 | 16.6 |
2009–10 | Charlotte | 76 | 76 | 41.0 | .484 | .371 | .776 | 10.0 | 2.1 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 18.2 |
2010–11 | Charlotte | 48 | 48 | 39.0 | .433 | .330 | .739 | 8.2 | 2.4 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 15.6 |
2010–11 | Portland | 23 | 15 | 35.7 | .498 | .338 | .767 | 7.6 | 2.5 | 2.0 | .7 | 15.8 |
2011–12 | Portland | 42 | 42 | 35.8 | .472 | .265 | .776 | 6.6 | 2.7 | 1.5 | .6 | 13.3 |
2011–12 | New Jersey | 16 | 16 | 35.8 | .416 | .385 | .859 | 6.8 | 3.1 | 1.4 | .7 | 15.2 |
2012–13 | Brooklyn | 69 | 69 | 30.1 | .397 | .282 | .637 | 4.6 | 2.6 | 1.4 | .7 | 7.7 |
2013–14 | Boston | 58 | 16 | 24.4 | .504 | .297 | .465 | 3.7 | 2.5 | 1.3 | .2 | 5.1 |
2014–15 | Boston | 32 | 0 | 8.9 | .412 | .333 | .400 | 1.8 | .3 | .5 | .1 | 1.1 |
Career | 832 | 611 | 29.7 | .469 | .312 | .709 | 5.8 | 2.1 | 1.4 | .8 | 11.9 | |
All-Star | 1 | 0 | 15.0 | .333 | .000 | .000 | 3.0 | 1.0 | .0 | .0 | 2.0 |
Playoffs
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2002
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Sacramento | 5 | 0 | 2.8 | .000 | .000 | 1.000 | .2 | .2 | .0 | .2 | .8 |
2003
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Sacramento | 7 | 0 | 2.6 | .400 | .000 | 1.000 | .7 | .0 | .0 | .1 | .9 |
2004
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Sacramento | 3 | 0 | 6.7 | .500 | .000 | .500 | .7 | .3 | .3 | .3 | 2.3 |
2010
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Charlotte | 4 | 4 | 41.0 | .477 | .455 | .657 | 9.0 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 17.5 |
2011
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Portland | 6 | 6 | 37.7 | .448 | .176 | .875 | 9.2 | 2.8 | 1.3 | .5 | 15.2 |
2013
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Brooklyn | 7 | 7 | 34.7 | .463 | .379 | .550 | 4.0 | 2.4 | 1.1 | .7 | 12.0 |
2015
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Boston | 1 | 0 | 4.0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 1.0 | .0 | .0 | .0 | .0 |
Career | 33 | 17 | 20.9 | .455 | .333 | .726 | 3.9 | 1.4 | .7 | .5 | 7.9 |
Personal life
Wallace started The Gerald Wallace Foundation to provide opportunities for underserved children and their families in his hometown of Childersburg, Alabama, and his former playing city of Portland, Oregon.[24]
References
- ^ [1]
- ^ "NBA Draft 2001". www.nba.com. Archived from the original on February 5, 2012. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
- ^ Kings defeat Rockets for ninth straight time
- ^ "Gerald Wallace Stats". Basketball Reference. Retrieved November 28, 2015.
- ^ a b c d "Bobcats reach out to NFL's Panthers for help with Wallace's concussion". ESPN. February 26, 2008. Retrieved February 26, 2008.
- ^ "Occupational Hazard: Updates on Yao, Butler, G. Wallace". ESPN. February 29, 2008. Retrieved February 29, 2008.
- ^ "Wallace injured in collision with Bynum". ESPN. January 28, 2009. Retrieved January 28, 2009.
- ^ "Gerald Wallace All-Star profile". NBA.com. April 12, 2010. Archived from the original on May 23, 2010. Retrieved April 12, 2010.
- ^ "Gerald Wallace named to USA national team". AL.com. February 13, 2010. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
- ^ "Orlando's Howard, Boston's Rondo lead All-Defensive Team". NBA.com. May 5, 2010. Archived from the original on May 8, 2010. Retrieved May 5, 2010.
- ^ "Trail Blazers Acquire Gerald Wallace" (Press release). Portland Trail Blazers. February 24, 2011. Archived from the original on March 2, 2011. Retrieved February 24, 2011.
- ^ Marc Stein (March 16, 2012). "Nets agree to acquire Gerald Wallace". ESPN. Retrieved March 16, 2012.
- ^ "Gerald Wallace soars for huge put-back dunk, injures left leg on the landing (VIDEO)". yahoo.com. yahoo. April 9, 2012. Retrieved April 9, 2012.
- ^ "Brooklyn Nets Re-Sign Gerald Wallace". NBA.com. July 11, 2012. Retrieved July 11, 2012.
- ^ "Gerald Wallace playing through pain for Brooklyn Nets, admits to physical and mental slump". New York Daily News. nydailynews.com. February 27, 2013. Retrieved February 27, 2013.
- ^ Patt, Jason (January 12, 2013). "Gerald Wallace injury: Bruised ribs for Nets forward". sbnation.com. sbnation. Retrieved January 12, 2013.
- NBA.com. July 12, 2013. Retrieved July 12, 2013.
- ^ "Celtics Slammed With Laundry List of Injuries". NBA.com. February 28, 2014. Retrieved March 1, 2014.
- ^ "Gerald Wallace's season likely over". ESPN. February 28, 2014. Retrieved March 1, 2014.
- ^ "Celtics' Gerald Wallace (knee) done for the season". CBSSports.com. March 1, 2014. Retrieved March 1, 2014.
- ^ "Warriors Trade David Lee to Boston in Exchange for Gerald Wallace & Chris Babb". NBA.com. July 27, 2015. Retrieved July 27, 2015.
- ^ "Sixers Acquire Gerald Wallace And A Draft Consideration". NBA.com. July 31, 2015. Retrieved July 31, 2015.
- ^ "SIXERS ANNOUNCE 2015 TRAINING CAMP ROSTER". NBA.com. September 27, 2015. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
- NBA.com. Archived from the originalon February 3, 2014. Retrieved May 10, 2011.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from NBA.com and Basketball-Reference.com
- ESPN.com Profile