Gerald Wallace

Gerald Wallace is a former professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association. He played in the NBA from 2001 to 2015, with teams like the Sacramento Kings, Brooklyn Nets, and Boston Celtics. In 2010, he was named an NBA All-Star.

Player Profile and Personal Life

Gerald Jermaine Wallace was born on July 23, 1982, in Childersburg, Alabama. He stands 201 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 100 kg. He played small forward and he shoots right-handed.

He founded the Gerald Wallace Foundation to help underserved families and kids in his hometown of Childersburg, Alabama.

High School and College Career

He attended Childersburg High School in his hometown and while there, he was named a Parade All-American. He was also named as 2000’s Alabama Mr. Basketball. In addition, he was also named a McDonald’s All-American. He was also named the Naismith Prep Player of the Year.

For college, he declared for the University of Alabama and played for the team from 2000 to 2001.

Professional Career

He declared for the NBA in 2001 and was drafted into the league by the Sacramento Kings. He played for the Kings from 2001 to 2004. In 2004, he signed with the Charlotte Bobcats. In 2006, he led the NBA in steals. In 2010, he was named an NBA All-Star.

For the 2011-2012 season, he played for the Portland Trail Blazers. Then in the 2012-2013 season, he was with the New Jersey Nets. His last two seasons in the NBA were played with the Boston Celtics. Wallace retired in 2015.

Career Highlights

• 2010 - NBA All-Star
• 2010 - NBA All-Defensive First Team
• 2006 - NBA steals leader
• 2000 - Naismith Prep Player of the

Year

• 2000 - First-team Parade

All-American

• 2000 - Alabama Mr. Basketball
• 2000 - McDonald's All-American