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New York Knicks, NBA
John Wallace
NCAA All-American Second Team (1996)
Third all-time leading scorer at Syracuse (1996)
Third all-time leading rebounder at Syracuse (1996)
John Wallace is a retired Syracuse basketball player and professional NBA player. In 1996, John was drafted in the first round by the New York Knicks. John played seven seasons in the NBA, with the New York Knicks, Toronto Raptors, Detroit Pistons, Phoenix Suns and the Miami Heat. As a Knick, John played in 22 of the season's first 24 games and averaged 5.5 ppg and 3.0 rpg in that stretch, which included double-digit scoring in each of the season's first five games. In January, he played in all of the team's 16 games, recording five starts and averaging 6.1 points and shot .545 for the month. He scored a season-high 19 points in a 112-99 win over Boston on Jan. 12 and grabbed a season-high 10 rebounds in his pro debut, a 107-99 win at Toronto on Nov. 1. John appeared in the Schick Rookie Game at All-Star Weekend, the first Knick ever selected for the contest. He scored five points and hauled down three rebounds in 15 minutes. He also played in four of New York's 10 playoff games, averaging 2.5 points and 1.8 rebounds in 10.0 minutes.
A 1992 graduate of Greece Athena High School in Rochester, NY, John led Syracuse University to the NCAA Men's College Basketball championship game during his senior season in 1996, where they lost to the Kentucky Wildcats. John finished his career as Syracuse's third all-time leading scorer behind Lawrence Moten and Derrick Coleman, and also as the school's third all-time leading rebounder.
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Experiences
Video Message
$99
Get a Personal Video Greeting from John Wallace! He will record a birthday or congratulatory greeting, surprise message for your event, or a client and employee motivational message. You can even save and share the recording afterwards!
NOTE: This request will take up to 48 business hours to complete. Your credit card will be charged automatically once the video has been recorded by the Pro.
Fantasy Draft
$500
Surprise your basketball buddies by inviting John to a live fantasy draft! (Up to 2 hours)
Lunch or Dinner
$500
John will join you and up to 10 guests at lunch or dinner. You choose the restaurant and you choose what you want to talk about. John will share stories from his athletic career. (Up to 2 hours)
Attend a Game
$750
Have an extra seat at the game? John will join you and your guests and share insight on the game. Discuss John's career with the Knicks and his trajectory to become a NBA player. (Up to 3 hours)
Round of Golf
$1,250
John will complete your foursome for a round of golf. He'll be the perfect fourth for your Sunday outing, and will spice up the round with tales from his time in the pros. (Up to 5 hours)
Join a Pick-up Game
$750 per hour
Surprise your friends or family by inviting John to your next pick-up game!
Speak at Event
$2,000 per hour
Looking for a dynamic speaker to add star power to your next meeting? John will speak at your gathering and inspire your group with stories from his career in the NBA.
Instruction
Private Lesson
$200 per hour
John will be your personal coach giving you access to a NBA player. John will take you through NBA drills and plays. You'll learn firsthand what it takes to be a NBA player.
Group Lesson
$300 per hour
To be the best you need to learn from the best. Hiring John as a coach will give you access to a NBA player. John will coach a group of 2-6 people drills that helped him become a pro athlete.
Guest Coach
$500 per hour
John will make a guest appearance as a coach for your next team game or practice. Give the perfect gift to your child's team or your corporate league team by taking things to the next level.
Camp
$1,000
John will make a guest appearance as a coach at your camp for a full day, giving the players a glimpse of what it takes to be a professional basketball player. What better way to keep motivation levels high than to have a pro running drills for the day. (Up to 1 day)
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About
Sport
Basketball
League
NBA
Team
New York Knicks (1996-1997,1999-2000)Toronto Raptors (1997-1999)Detroit Pistons (2000-2001)Phoenix Suns (2001-2002)Miami Heat (2003-2004)
Position
Small Forward
Home Town
Rochester, New York
College
Syracuse University
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