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Here is a list of facts that explain why Rasheed Wallace is the best player in the NBA:
In response to NBA fine for wearing his shorts too long, Rasheed wears his shorts extremely short in a nationally televisied affair. This look is combined with high "old school" socks. Think Maurice Lucas, circa 1978.

Ejected from playoff game after receiving one technical while on the bench and another without saying anything.

In the process of arguing with an NBA official, accidentally drooled on the man

Got thrown out of the McDonald's All-American Game.

"I'm not Jesus or nuthin."

Reporter had to go to the student union arcade to try to find him to do an interview because that's where he always was, playing NBA Jam or Mortal Kombat II.

In 1994 pre-tournament interview with Tom Suter drew the profound metaphor between team chemistry and jello..."See, we are like the dust...we just need to be mixed in right so we can gel."

RAW on Game 7 pressure: But don't think he's putting any additional pressure on himself to get the team over that hump. "Pressure?" he said, spitting the question back. "This isn't pressure and this is not pain. Afghanistan, Iraq and that other place Croatia and Bosnia - now, that is pressure. This ain't nothing but a little hoops

Got in a fight where he threw the ball off Luc Longley's head as soon as he entered "the league."

From the Detroit News: "To say that Rasheed Wallace is less than thrilled to be meeting President George W. Bush on Monday is an understatement. When asked about the Pistons' trip to the White House, Wallace said, 'I ain't going to say shit to him. I didn't vote for him. I'm not excited at all, it's just part of the thing.' Said Chauncey Billups: 'He ain't lying, either. He won't say nothing to him.'"

Wore a Carolina Basketball sweatshirt as he announced his intention to go pro after his sophomore season.

Attempted to brawl with former teammate Chris Webber…in a pre-season game.

Rasheed had a foul called against him which sent Howard to the line. Surprisingly, Ra disagreed with the call. After Juwan missed the first free throw, Rasheed started clapping and yelling, "THAT BALL AIN'T GONNA LIE, THAT BALL AIN'T GONNA LIE!"

"Every time he took a shot he said `Don't worry young fella, I get paid for this. I get paid for doing this to you'," - Kwame Brown