The Pistons, in turn, wanted to keep their leader and reportedly offered "Big Ben" a four-year, $49.6 million deal. While it ...

However, four-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year winner Ben Wallace, who was the defensive anchor on that '04 title team, refused to compare this year's group to any version of the Pistons.

but former Piston Ben Wallace tells TMZ ... team and rally behind the team," Wallace said. "I think for the first time that the city is really excited about Pistons basketball again.

The Detroit Pistons - down 2-1 in the series - got some ... Caesar's Arena got a boost with the attendance of Chauncey Billups, Ben Wallace and Isiah Thomas. Their appearance caused excitement ...

Ben Wallace and Rip Hamilton pose for a photo during the game between the New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons during Round 1 Game 3 of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. NBAE via Getty Images Wallace ...