Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the detailed information about basketballer Gerald Wallace:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Gerald Jermaine Wallace
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: July 23, 1982
  • Hometown: Sylacauga, Alabama, USA
  • Height: 6 ft 7 in (201 cm)
  • Weight: 220 lbs (100 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 ft 0 in (213 cm)
  • Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
  • Number: Wore #3, #45, and #1 during his career
  • Position: Small Forward / Power Forward
  • High School: Childersburg High School (Childersburg, Alabama)
  • College: University of Alabama
  • NBA Draft: 2001, 1st round, 25th overall pick by the Sacramento Kings
  • Teams Played For:
    • Sacramento Kings (2001–2004)
    • Charlotte Bobcats (2004–2011)
    • Portland Trail Blazers (2011–2012)
    • New Jersey/Brooklyn Nets (2012–2013)
    • Boston Celtics (2013–2015)
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Kids: Has three children
  • Siblings: Has two sisters and one brother (names not widely publicized).

Player Archetype / Play Style

Gerald Wallace was a high-energy slashing wing who fit the mold of a two-way combo forward, bringing athleticism, rebounding, and defensive playmaking more than polished shot-making. At 6-foot-7 and 220 pounds, he had long-striding speed, explosive leaping ability, and the kind of rangy strength that let him play bigger than a typical wing, which is why he was so disruptive around the ball. Defensively, he operated as an aggressive stopper and chaos creator, able to pressure wings, jump passing lanes, rotate as a help defender, and rack up both steals and blocks at unusual rates for his position. Offensively, his value came from straight-line drives, transition attacks, offensive rebounding, cuts, and secondary scoring rather than from serving as a refined half-court shot creator. Overall, Wallace played with a reckless, forceful style that earned him the nickname “Crash,” giving teams a wing who could change games with effort, versatility, and physical impact even when the jumper was not his main weapon. (Basketball Reference)

Basketball-Reference — Gerald Wallace Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
NBA.com — Gerald Wallace | Forward | Charlotte Bobcats
Hornets.com — When They Needed It Most, Gerald Wallace Brought An Identity To The Bobcats
ESPN — Gerald Wallace – Philadelphia 76ers Small Forward