Gerald Wallace
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Gerald Jermaine Wallace 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 Bob
Wallace with the New Jersey Nets in 2012
Wallace contesting Richard Hamilton's jump shot in January 2009
Wallace with the Nets in March 2013
2001 NBA draft
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The 2001 NBA draft took place on June 27, 2001, in New York City, New York. Kwame Brown became the first high school player to be drafted with the first overall pick in the history of the NBA. The sel
Gerald Wallace
…given to the best high school basketball player. Wallace attended the University of Alabama for one season before declaring himself eligible for the 2001 NBA draft. Wallace was drafted in the first round as the 25th overall pick. In 2000–01, he averaged 9.8 points and 6.0 rebounds per game. In three seasons with…
Kwame Brown was selected 1st overall by the Washington Wizards.
Tyson Chandler was selected 2nd overall by the Los Angeles Clippers (traded to the Chicago Bulls).
Pau Gasol was selected 3rd overall by the Atlanta Hawks (traded to the Vancouver Grizzlies).
Joe Johnson was selected 10th overall by the Boston Celtics.