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Rasheed Wallace on the moment he learned about ref Tim Donaghy’s indictment

Wallace found out about the arrest while on vacation with friends in the Mediterranean.

Former Boston Celtics big man Rasheed Wallace long held that a certain NBA official was fixing games, and he was not shy about sharing his perspective on the matter.

When infamous league ref Tim Donaghy was caught doing exactly that by a federal wiretap that was part of an entirely unrelated investigation, it was a moment of vindication for Sheed, a known antagonist of zebras.

Wallace found out about the arrest while on vacation with friends in the Mediterranean via a frantic call from his mother-in-law.

Take a look at the clip embedded below to hear what Wallace had to say about that flashbulb moment of his life on a segment of his Underdog NBA “Whistleblower” podcast with his cohost Bonzi Wells.

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Rasheed Wallace doesn’t think the NBA has seen its last ref scandal

The recent retirement of referee Eric Lewis over claims of having a burner account and a tendency of favoritism is also discussed.

Could there yet be another NBA referee scandal to come?

According to former Boston Celtics forward Rasheed Wallace, there very well could be. Using the logic that in the pursuit of success, even billion-dollar corporations resort to unethical practices that eventually come to light, NBA refs may once again follow in the path of infamous league official Tim Donaghy.

Sheed broke down why he thinks the days of ref scandals being over are far from certain simply due to human nature. He did so on a recent episode of the Underdog NBA “Whistleblower” podcast that he hosts with fellow NBAer Bonzi Wells. The recent retirement of referee Eric Lewis over claims of having a burner account and a tendency of favoritism is also discussed.

Check out the clip embedded below to hear what Sheed and Bonzi had to say about the possibility of future ref scandals in the NBA.

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Rasheed Wallace on guarding fellow Boston Celtics big man Shaquille O’Neal

Sheed opened up on the challenges of defending Shaq and how he adapted his playing style overcome his physical dominance. 

Even though the two big men missed each other by a season on the Boston Celtics’ roster, Rasheed Wallace still looks back to when he had to guard fellow former Celtic Shaquille O’Neal on the court.

Speaking on a recent episode of his Underdog NBA “That’s What Sheed Said” podcast, Wallace reminisced about guarding Shaq during the 2005 Eastern Conference finals.

Sheed opened up on the challenges of defending Shaq and the lessons he learned from teammates like Ben Wallace. He also highlighted how he adapted his playing style, using strategies like picking and popping and stretching the floor to overcome Shaq’s physical dominance.

To hear what Sheed had to say about facing off with another Boston big man alum in Shaq, take a look at the clip embedded below.

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On this day: former Celtics Rasheed Wallace, Kermit Washington born

Former Celtic big men Rasheed Wallace and Kermit Washington were born on this day.

On this day in Boston Celtics history, former Boston big man Rasheed Wallace was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1974. A product of the University of North Carolina, Wallace made First Team All Atlantic Coast Conference in 1995 before he would be taken by the Washington (then) Bullets (now, Wizards) fourth overall in the NBA draft that same year.

Wallace would play for that team, the Portland Trail Blazers, Atlanta Hawks, and Detroit Pistons (where he would win a title in 2004) before joining the Celtics in free agency in 2009. The UNC product would sign a three-year deal with Boston that summer.

The big man had a tough season with the team in terms of production during the regular season, registering at or near-career lows in several counting stats.

Ex-Boston player Rasheed Wallace on his favorite NCAA moments

The Philadelphia native was quite enamored with his NCAA playing days at the University of North Carolina.

Most fans of the Boston Celtics do not think much if at all about the college years of former Celtic Rasheed Wallace.

However, the Philadelphia native was quite enamored with his NCAA playing days at the University of North Carolina. Wallace played two seasons for the Tar Heels after being named the USA Today’s High School Player of the Year. He averaged 13 points and 7.4 rebounds per game with UNC over that stretch.

Thinking back on that era during a recent episode of his “That’s What Sheed Said!” Underdog NBA podcast, Wallace took us on a trip down memory lane to a Final Four game in 1995. North Carolina faced the Arkansas Razorbacks at the Kingdom in Seattle. The unusual venue for basketball was better known for hosting Seattle Mariners baseball games.

Check out the clip embedded below to hear what he had to say about one of the most momentous games of his still-young basketball career.

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Boston Celtics alum on facing off against Philadelphia 76ers star Allen Iverson

This game was an intense one as it turned into a scoring battle between Wallace and Iverson.

Well before he would become a member of the Boston Celtics, big man Rasheed Wallace collided with another famed name from the annals of NBA history in Philadelphia 76ers star guard Allen Iverson. Despite growing up as a Sixers fan as a native of the city of Philadelphia, idolizing players like Dr. J and Mo Cheeks, Wallace aimed to perform well against them to avoid criticism from his hometown clique.

This game was an intense one as it turned into a scoring battle between Wallace and Iverson, a six-time scoring champ. Iverson, according to Wallace, was not only a phenomenal player but also had a fan base comparable to that of Michael Jordan during his prime. Iverson’s popularity extended beyond basketball.

To hear the story of their epic battle that night, take a look at the clip embedded above taken from his Underdog NBA “That’s What Sheed Said” podcast.

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Celtics alum Rasheed Wallace on going up against ex-teammate Ben Wallace in 2007

Sheed relished going against his former Detroit teammate in the East semis that year.

Long before Rasheed Wallace joined the Boston Celtics, he was battling his former Detroit Pistons big man teammate Ben Wallace (no relation) on the boards as Wallace’s new team, the Chicago Bulls, went at it with his old ball club in the 2007 Eastern Conference semifinals.

Wallace and his namesake had been close friends and teammates before Ben’s departure to the Bulls, adding a little extra sauce to the matchup given there were no hard feelings about Big Ben’s exit from the Pistons. Sheed gave a detailed account of that playoff series vs. his old friend and teammate in a segment from his “That’s What Sheed Said” Underdog NBA podcast.

Take a look at the clip embedded below to get a window into Wallace’s career before he suited up with the Celtics a few seasons later.

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Boston’s Rasheed Wallace on the first time he battled Shaq, Kobe in the playoffs

Wallace put up an impressive performance, showcasing his agility and skills against the dominant Shaq.

On April 30, 1997, future Boston Celtics forward Rasheed Wallace, then a young player with the Portland Trail Blazers, faced the Los Angeles Lakers in a pivotal playoff game. This game marked the beginning of the intense Lakers-Blazers rivalry that dominated the playoffs for the next three years.

Rasheed reflected on this memorable game on an episode of his Underdog NBA “That’s What Sheed Said” podcast. He discussed the challenges of playing against a formidable Lakers team that included Shaquille O’Neal, Kobe Bryant and Nick Van Exel. Despite being one of the younger players on his team, Wallace put up an impressive performance, showcasing his agility and skills against the dominant Shaq.

To hear the story of that epic collision between two eventual Celtics teammates from Sheed himself, check out the clip embedded below.

Listen to the “Celtics Lab” podcast on:

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3zBKQY6

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3GfUPFi

YouTube: https://bit.ly/3F9DvjQ

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Every player in Boston Celtics history who wore No. 30

Today’s installment focuses on the 14 players who wore No. 30 over the years as of August 2023.

The Boston Celtics have more retired jerseys than any other team in the NBA, but that doesn’t mean the rest of their jerseys have little history of interest tied to them.

In fact, with 17 titles to their name and decades of competitive basketball played in them, their unretired jersey numbers pack in some of the most history not hanging from the rafters of any team in the league. To that end, we have launched our accounting of that history, with every player in every jersey worn by more than one Celtics player in the storied franchise’s history accounted for.

Today’s installment focuses on the 14 players who wore No. 30 over the years as of August 2023.

UNC legend Rasheed Wallace ignites Duke trash talk with Jared McClain

UNC Basketball legend Rasheed Wallace and Duke point guard Jared McClain had some playful trash talk about the rivalry.

The North Carolina and Duke rivalry is going strong even after Roy Williams and Mike Krzyzewski retired. And this past week, it was a former player and a current player that ignited the trash talk a little more.

During the Nike Skills Academy in Oregon, current Duke freshman guard Jared McClain stepped to the mic to introduce himself at a Q&A that involved Rasheed Wallace. As he introduced himself as a Duke player, Wallace coughed loudly as the crowd started laughing.

McClain had a quick response Wallace that North Carolina did not make the NCAA Tournament last year. And from there, Wallace fired back with “Coach K lost his last two games to who?!”

The two went back and forth for a few seconds as you can see in the video below:

Technically, Duke did lose to Virginia Tech in between the two losses to North Carolina back in 2022 but we get Wallace’s point.

It’s all playful trash talk and it’s even better that it’s coming from a current player with the Blue Devils riding a two-game win streak against the Tar Heels, as well as a legend who played four times in the rivalry and didn’t lose to Duke at all.

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