Gerald Wallace

Gerald Jermaine Wallace (born July 23, 1982) is an American former professional basketball player. Nicknamed "Crash", he was named an NBA All-Star and voted to the NBA All-Defensive First Team while with the Charlotte Bobcats in 2010. He played college basketball for the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Gerald Wallace
Wallace with the New Jersey Nets in 2012
Personal information
Born (1982-07-23) July 23, 1982
Sylacauga, Alabama, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High schoolChildersburg (Childersburg, Alabama)
CollegeAlabama (2000–2001)
NBA draft2001: 1st round, 25th overall pick
Selected by the Sacramento Kings
Playing career2001–2015
PositionSmall forward
Number45, 3
Career history
20012004Sacramento Kings
20042011Charlotte Bobcats
20112012Portland Trail Blazers
20122013New Jersey / Brooklyn Nets
20132015Boston Celtics
Career highlights and awards
  • NBA All-Star (2010)
  • NBA All-Defensive First Team (2010)
  • NBA steals leader (2006)
  • Naismith Prep Player of the Year (2000)
  • McDonald's All-American (2000)
  • First-team Parade All-American (2000)
  • Alabama Mr. Basketball (2000)
Career statistics
Points9,933 (11.9 ppg)
Rebounds4,838 (5.8 rpg)
Assists1,725 (2.1 apg)
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com
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