Charlotte Bobcats jersey history No. 3 Gerald Wallace 2004-2011

Gerald Wallace, a future star, was acquired by the Charlotte Bobcats during the 2004 NBA expansion draft. Wallace initially struggled in his first three seasons with the Sacramento Kings, averaging just 9.7 minutes per game. However, when he joined the Bobcats, he took advantage of increased playing time. In his second season with the team, Wallace led the NBA in steals, averaging 2.5 per game, and finished among the top-10 in Defensive Player of the Year Award voting.

His best season came during the 2009-2010 campaign, where he made his first and only All-Star appearance, averaging 18.2 points, 10 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.5 steals, and 1.1 blocks. Wallace made the All-Defensive First Team and finished third in Defensive Player of the Year voting. Over seven years with the Bobcats, Wallace averaged 16.4 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.8 steals, and 1.2 blocks in 454 appearances.

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