29 points, and added 10 rebounds and a block, but the Orange would fall by a score of 76–67. Despite the loss, Wallace's legacy was sealed as an all-time Syracuse great, finishing his career as the program's third leading scorer behind only Derrick Coleman and Lawrence Moten. On February 29, 2020, Wallace had his number 44 retired into the rafters at the Carrier Dome, making him the last Syracuse basketball player to ever wear the "Magic 44." Career statistics NBA College Broadcast career & philanthropy After retiring from professional basketball following a season with Snaidero Udine in the Italian basketball league in 2005, Wallace went on to work in the New York Knicks' corporate office as a team ambassador. In 2014, Wallace made his first of many guest appearances as an analyst on MSG. Frequent guest appearances on programs such as "MSG 150" evolved into Wallace becoming a regular cast member on MSG's "People Talking Sports" in 2018. On November 3, 2020, Wallace launched a live stream and podcast called "Power Forward w/ John Wallace." His first guest was none other than his former Syracuse teammate, Lawrence Moten. According to its official description, "Power Forward w/ John Wallace" features far-ranging conversations "with former teammates, titans of industry, and fascinating guests from all walks of life." The live streams are broadcast on SportsCastr, a digital media platform founded in part by NBA Commissioner Emeritus David Stern; NBA TV's Steve Smith; Syracuse University head basketball coach Jim Boeheim; Donald Schupak, the architect of "the Greatest Deal in Sports History"; and Kevin April and Peter Azuolas. Beyond working as a professional broadcaster, Wallace is an executive board member of the Heavenly Productions Foundation, a 501(c)-3 not for profit organization whose mission is to help children in need and in distress. Fun facts Wallace only began playing basketball in 9th grade. He previously practiced to be a boxer. Wallace played the role of Lonnie in Spike Lee's 1998 film, He Got Game. See also List of NCAA Division I men's basketball players with 2000 points and 1000 rebounds References External links NBA.com profile Stats at basketball-reference.com 1974 births Living people 21st-century African-American sportspeople African-American basketball players All-American college men's basketball players American expatriate basketball people in Canada American expatriate basketball people in Greece American expatriate basketball people in Italy American men's basketball players Basketball players from New York (state) Detroit Pistons players Greece Athena