Philly Street Named After NBA Legend Rasheed Wallace

NBA legend Rasheed Wallace's impact on the sport of basketball is indelible, and the Philadelphia native was recently honored by his hometown for his transformative presence on the court and in the local community. According to The Philadelphia Tribune, the NBA champion had a street renamed in his honor.

The 1700 block of W. Hunting Park Avenue will be known as Rasheed Wallace Road. The NBA star grew up in nearby Germantown and attended Simon Gratz High School, which is located on that block.