Rasheed Wallace Took ‘Ball Don’t Lie’ From the Streets of Philadelphia and Made It Part of the NBA

Posted Jan 10, 2023
If you’re a sports fan, you’ll know how certain phrases can transcend the game and become part of popular culture. Just consider "Ball don’t lie." While that quote has taken on a life of its own, everything started with one man: Rasheed Wallace. Let’s take a trip back in time and look at how a single moment of frustration grew into a part of NBA culture. (Sportscasting.com)

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