He is one of only four players to lead the NBA in both blocks and
rebounds in the same season.
He trains, works-out, and excercises with Pistons teammate Darko
Milicic.
Through 2004 his career free throw percentage is under 50%
Has won Defensive Player of the Year 3 times in the last 4
years.
Played college basketball at Virginia Union University, a small,
historically-black college in Richmond, Virginia. Led VUU to the CIAA
Final Four his senior season in 1996, averaging 14 points and 12
rebounds per game.
Signed as an undrafted free agent by the Washington Bullets (now
Wizards) in 1996. First undrafted player ever to start an NBA All-Star
Game (in 2005).
Traded from the Magic to the Detroit Pistons in 2000 with Chucky Atkins
for Grant Hill.
Traded from the Wizards to the Orlando Magic in 1998 along with
Tim Legler, Terry Davis, and Jeff McInnis for Issac Austin.
Named NBA Defensive Player of the Year for the 4th time in 5
years.
Signed with the Chicago Bulls in July of 2006
Children: Sons Ben Jr., Bryce, and Daughter Bailey.
(February 21) Traded from the Chicago Bulls to the Cleveland Cavaliers. (2008)
Lakeside Mall, Sterling Heights, Michigan signing
autographs. (June 2004)
Living in Oakland Township, Michigan on Strathmore
Blvrd. (January 2006)