Quotes by Ben Wallace

“Same way weve been doing it all season ? just going out and playing with a lot of energy, knowing that it really doesnt matter who were playing against. Were just trying to go out and win every game, just to put ourselves in a better situation than we were in last year.”

“I dont think we played with the heart and desire that we usually play with. We didnt come out and impose our will on this team. This league is strange like that, you look to come out and win every game but things happen. Some nights it doesnt go for you and tonight was one of those nights.”

“Again, it was funny how many problems Shaq had against 6’8”

“Thats the key to our success. Everyone just goes out and plays their role. No one is trying to do it by themselves. Everyone is just relaxed and going through the flow.”

“Youve just got to wait and see how it plays out. If it comes together like they put it down on paper itll be a great. But if not, it might fall apart.”

“Theyre a struggling team right now, trying to find their identity. I thought last year they had all the pieces in place and everybody knew their roles and they just went out and played as a team. Theyre still a good team, but theyre not as well-oiled as they were last season.”

“Its going to be good to look out and see someone that you know, and get a chance to see Chauncey and Rip in that first game for the first time. That will be exciting for them. Its going to be good for the whole team. Its going to be good for the city of Detroit to look up at that All-Star Game and see all four Pistons out there.”

“Team basketball is a lost art nowadays, but its always going to win. You can win in the regular season, but if you dont play together as a team its going to be tough to win in the playoffs teams. And I think now teams are starting to recognize that.”

“Its a great experience, being able to come down here ... with three of my teammates. I think this is an all-star game were going to remember for a long time.”

“It definitely helped our team. I think it helped everybody on our team get better. He played a major role in us winning a championship, so were glad it happened.”