Pistons to retire Wallace & Billups' Jerseys

[Andrew]

Report: Pistons to retire numbers of Wallace, Billups

Persons with first-hand knowledge of the organizations’ plans confirmed to the Free Press today that Chauncey Billups and Ben Wallace will have their numbers retired at two separate game-night ceremonies later this season.

Anonymity was requested because the dates haven’t been finalized, but the news confirms what has been rumored for the past year – the main cogs in the last great era of Pistons basketball will get their nights to receive thanks for their great careers.

The plans have been in the works for some time, and Billups (No. 1) and Wallace (No. 3) were officially informed the past few days.

Well deserved.

[Jeffx]

Chauncey had a weird career. Took him awhile to find himself, but Larry Brown & Detroit was the perfect fit.

[NovU]

Well deserved indeed. Two of the best players from championship caliber Detroit team in 2000s.


Hard to imagine Wallace was undrafted and Billups was given up so early by the Celtics.

[Moz]

So they'll excuse Reggie Jackson and Stanley Johnson for their numbers?

[shadowgrin]

A flogging of 40 lashes every home game for Johnson and Jackson.

[[Q]]

Aw man, I thought it was for Sheed

[mp3]

I wonder what Wallace is upto these days.

[Moz]

Drummond should've got his number back though it seems his current one is more appropriate since he plays like one of the Monstars