Bulls? Pistons? It's a no-brainer!

Ben Wallace is going to leave the title-contending Detroit Pistons to add defense and rebounding to the youthful Chicago Bulls. In Detroit, Wallace was a great defender and rebounder surrounded by four solid offensive players: Chauncey Billups, Richard Hamilton, Tayshaun Prince, and Rasheed Wallace. All four of those guys can shoot the ball from 3-pt range. Hamilton is a great shooter off screens. Billups, Prince, and Wallace can all take advantage of mismatches in the post. Antonio McDyess is a solid offensive threat off the bench. Ben Wallace can not shoot. He can't shoot jumpers, turnarounds, FT's, 3's; you name it, Wallace will brick it. He isn't a good post-up player. He's not a formidable offensive option. That is perfect when you are surrounded by offensive weapons.

If Wallace is moving to the Bulls to play the same role he held with the Pistons, then take the extra money and move to the "Windy City." However, rumors are swirling that Wallace wants to be a bigger part of the offense. If that is why he is leaving, good luck. The Bulls might not have a go to low post scorer. But, that doesn't mean they should look for Wallace to fill that role. If they wanted someone to fill that void, they should have drafted LaMarcus Aldridge and kept him, rather than dealing him for Tyrus Thomas. The Bulls should take a step up this coming year with the development of their young players and the addition of Wallace ... assuming Scott Skiles hasn't sold his soul to get the 'fro into Chicago. Wallace should defend, rebound, and pick up easy baskets off dribble penetration, transition, and offensive boards. If Wallace thinks he's Shaq, he really has lost his mind.