Hey everyone, it’s your boy back with another story, and this one’s a doozy. We’re talking about Rasheed Wallace, the one and only, and his time with the Boston Celtics. Now, I’ve always been a big fan of Sheed, so you know I was hyped when he signed with the Celtics in 2009. I mean, this dude was a four-time All-Star, a champion with the Pistons, and one of the most, shall we say, expressive players in the league.
So, I started digging into his time in Boston. I remembered seeing some crazy games back then, and I wanted to piece it all together. I went through game logs, read old articles, and even watched some of those classic playoff battles against the Lakers.
Here’s what I found: Sheed’s time in Boston was, well, it was interesting. He joined a veteran Celtics team that was looking to get back to the Finals. He wasn’t the star anymore, but he brought that toughness, that attitude, that “Ball Don’t Lie” energy. I looked at his stats – 14.4 points and 6.7 rebounds per game over his career, not too shabby. And the dude played in over 1,100 games!
I dove deeper into the 2010 season, the year they made it to the Finals against the Lakers. Man, those were some intense games. I scoured the internet for stories from that time, and one thing that kept popping up was Sheed’s relationship with the refs. Let’s just say he wasn’t afraid to let them know how he felt about a call, or, you know, every call. They said he often led the league in technical fouls!
- I found this one story about him trying to get into the refs’ locker room after Game 7 of the 2010 Finals.
- I mean the Celtics lost, so you can imagine how heated things were.
- Sheed was apparently not happy with the officiating, and well, he wanted to have a “chat” with the refs.
- Security stopped him though.
Another thing I stumbled upon was the whole “Gino Time” thing. For those who don’t know, “Gino Time” was this video they played at Celtics games when they had a big lead in the fourth quarter. It was basically a clip of this guy dancing from an old TV show. I read that Sheed wasn’t a big fan of “Gino Time.” He thought it was disrespectful to the other team.
I also discovered he wasn’t inducted into the Hall of Fame. I know, right? With his resume, you’d think he’d be a shoo-in. But hey, that’s a whole other discussion.
I started looking for some of his career highlights, you know, just to remind myself how good this guy was. I found videos of him hitting game-winners, blocking shots, and of course, getting techs. There were some clips of him at North Carolina, too, where he was a beast.
Putting It All Together
So, after going down this Rasheed Wallace rabbit hole, here’s what I realized: the guy was a legend, a character, and a big part of that Celtics team. He might not have put up huge numbers in Boston, but he brought something special to that team. He was a veteran presence, a vocal leader, and a guy who wasn’t afraid to speak his mind, even if it meant getting a technical foul or two, or maybe ten. He added a unique flavor to that Celtics team, and I think that’s why fans still remember him fondly. Even though he couldn’t secure a second championship ring with the Celtics, his time in Boston was definitely memorable. His legacy, well, that’s set in stone. He’s Rasheed Wallace, and there’s no one else like him.
Anyway, that’s my deep dive into Rasheed Wallace’s time with the Celtics. Hope you guys enjoyed it. Let me know what you think in the comments, and I’ll catch you in the next one!
