Ben Wallace

Ben Wallace was one of the toughest, most physical and powerful defensive forces the NBA has seen in the past 20 years. In his 17 NBA seasons he made 11 All-NBA appearances, 5x All-NBA, 6x All-Defensive, was a 4x NBA Defensive Player of the Year winner, led the league in rebounds and blocks for an [...]

The Pistons are doing their best to pay homage to players for their championship caliber run from 2003 to 2008. They retired undersized, defensive and rebounding extraordinaire and fan favorite Ben Wallace in January and now they will be retiring “Mr. Big Shot” Chauncey Billups’ no. 3 jersey tonight. The Pistons played their best game [...]

After taking care of the Los Angeles Clippers, 90-87, last Monday night, the Memphis Grizzlies had quietly recorded the 3rd best record in the NBA this season at 42-16 (72.4%), just behind the 47-12 Atlanta Hawks and the 45-11 Golden State Warriors. In that hotly contested game, Chris Paul powered the Clippers on both ends [...]

In game 4 of the NBA Finals, James, 33 points, and Wade, 32 points, were in rare form. The Heat crawled back from a 2-3 deficit to win the 2013 Finals. In game 7, James came thru with 37 points and 12 rebounds, Wade 23 points and 10 rebounds. Miami’s made 3 straight Finals and [...]

June 20, 2012 – The Hoop Doctors As we prepare for Game 5 of the 2012 NBA Finals, here are the Top 10 Individual Performances in NBA Finals’ Game 5’s over the last 20 years (1991-2011): 10. 2009 Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol (Los Angeles Lakers) Closing out Dwight Howard and the Orlando Magic in [...]

February 14, 2012 – The Hoop Doctors Although it isn’t much of a surprise to anyone, Ben Wallace today announced he definitely will be retiring at the end of this season. It definitely saddens us here at THD that Wallace is retiring as he made himself into one of the NBA’s biggest stars through his [...]

September 24, 2008 – Dr. Browntorious We’ve all had a whack haircut at one point or another right? The original flat top, a funky fade, having our basketball number shaved into the back or side of our head, etc. etc. But sometimes a hairstyle is more than just a way to look good or be [...]

July 30, 2008 – Dr. Dime Given my deep love for the game of basketball, I think that 90% of the players in the NBA are actually overpaid. Especially the ones that are in it for the money and not for the love of the game or for the thrill of the win. Every single [...]

June 25th, 2008 – Dr. Browntorious Tomorrow will be the biggest day in a group of young athlete’s lives. But with great joy and happiness for some, will undoubtedly come great disappointment and concern for others. I’m talking about the life changing day of the NBA Draft. Over the years there have been many draft [...]