Gerald Jermaine Wallace (born July 23, 1982 in
Sylacauga, Alabama) is a 6'7" (201 cm) American
professional basketball player starting at small
forward for the Charlotte Bobcats of the NBA.
His home town is Childersburg, Alabama, where he was
a McDonald's High School All American. After
graduating from high school in 2000, Wallace entered
the University of Alabama. After his freshman year,
he was named to the All-SEC freshman team. He then
declared himself eligible for the 2001 NBA Draft, in
which he was taken as the 25th overall pick by the
Sacramento Kings. In Sacramento, he was a
seldom-used player known mostly for his acrobatic
dunks and athleticism. The Charlotte Bobcats
recognized his talent and drafted him in their 2004
expansion draft.
