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There’s been a lot of optimism going around with the free agency acquisition of four-time Defensive Player of the Year Ben Wallace by the Chicago Bulls. Wallace’s tremendous weak-side defense and tenacious rebounding, as well as his veteran leadership and laudable work ethic are seen as major upgrades to the young core of Chicago.

However, many question the $60M deal across four years he was offered, particularly with his lack of offensive ability. In one interview Pistons coach Flip Saunders noted it by saying “It was very obvious, especially against Miami, that if Ben got the ball in a position to score, they were going to foul him, and he wasn’t making the free throw shots which will kill a team’s momentum. I don’t think it was my offense, if you’re struggling like that, it could be anyone’s offense. I think there’s no question we’ll miss things about Ben, but there are going to be areas where we will be better.”

Given that Ben Wallace is the sort of baller who plays better with a chip on his shoulder, will it be enough motivation for him to take the Bulls deep into playoff territory? Does Ben Wallace make the Bulls better?

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