Ben Wallace (1997-2012)
Wallace, who was born in Alabama, had a successful career, but he will be remembered most for his time with the Detroit Lions. Wallace appeared in over 1000 games during his career and was inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame in 2021. Wallace was the consummate defensive player, winning NBA Defensive Player of the Year four times. What’s more, despite the fact that Wallace went undrafted, he was the first person to get such recognition.
Ben Wallace
Rik Smits (1989-2000)
Throughout his 12-year career, Smits remained faithful to the Indiana Pacers. He was one of the NBA’s most effective players, averaging 50.7% from the field during his career and made the All-Star game in 1997. He averaged 14.8 points per game and had a free throw percentage of 77.3 over his career.
Rik Smits (1989 2000)
