-- There are many facets to Rasheed Wallace that fans don't get to see, and one of them is being a role model to younger players in the game.

Orlando center Dwight Howard is one of the many players that Wallace has mentored through the years.

"We talk a lot both on and off the court just about situations, about life and how to grow on the court," Howard said. "He's been a good veteran. Even though he's not on my team, he's always giving me some words of advise just to take my game to another level.

"There are a lot of guys who do that, especially when you try to reach out to them and try to pick their brains apart. It just feels good to have guys like that around the league who just don't care about themselves but care about the younger generation as well."