Wilt Chamberlain was the most dominate player to ever play the game hands down not even close.
Wilt Chamberlain
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Yeah I agree. No freakin' way Wilt could run the court like WCS. Down low, yes Wilt was far more stronger and superior but let's not mistake his brute strength for athleticism. No way in hell could Wilt be a wide receiver in football either.
after Wilt laid the meat to twenty thousand chicks across the country how could they not be?
Jabbar was in his prime and Wilt was way past his prime but still gave Jabbar all he vould handle.
Wilt won the NCAA high jump. Nothing against WCS... But Chamberlain was in a class of his own athletically. And yes he was faster down the court than WCS as well.
And honestly... If he had known how much of an emphasis would be placed on all time scoring, I have no doubt he would hold that record too. Wilt could've played in the league at fifty.
And honestly... If he had known how much of an emphasis would be placed on all time scoring, I have no doubt he would hold that record too. Wilt could've played in the league at fifty.
Quite impressive how many records still stand.
I like this:
- NBA Record – Most 50 Point Games in a season (45 in 1961–62)
- Chamberlain holds the next most with 30 in 1962–63. No other player has had more than 10. Only Michael Jordan (39 including playoffs) and Kobe Bryant (26 including playoffs) have more than 20 in their careers.
I cautiously agree. Wilt was amazing and would be a superstar. But in today's NBA that is so perimeter oriented, he or Jabbar (etc) would be the best big men in the League. But that would not equal automatic titles.
I would take Wilt in his prime against all takers.
I agree with you in principle. But you realize Bill Russell won 9 titles with Wilt in the League.
Point: Wilt alone isn't enough. And that would be more true today. That does not finish Wilt's legacy.
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Just check their had to head stats. Russell wasn't on those championship teams because he was better than Chamberlain. He had better team mates,and boston was the media darlings of the day and got every break, just like the Chicago bulls in their heyday. Russell couldn't carry Chamberlain's jock strap. The media loved Russell and hated Chamberlain, and believe me that made a big difference in those days just like on the bulls. Just remember the mighty Jordan never won a championship without Pippen. Not only did Wilt lead the league in scoring and rebounding by a large margin numerous times he also found time to lead the league in assists too.
Just wait til Wenyen Gabriel signs a free agent deal when he leaves after next season.
With all do respect, don't mention WCS and Wilt in the same sentence. Kaminsky wouldn't have dominated Wilt in the Final Four. Just kidding, but I'm still angry at that performance.
No offense, but you are very very wrong about Russell vs Chamberlain. I'm sure that's because you weren't around in the 50's 60's. I was a witness to those years. In fact I saw both of them play in person a few times (vs Cincinnati Royals and in Boston).
Bill Russell is listed on everyone's first team all history NBA. Forget stats. Russell messed with Wilt's mind in the big games. That doesn't insult Wilt's legacy.
I'm with you. WCS was so fast and athletic. He reminded me of a young Wilt in those aspects ONLY. But Kaminsky...I still cry in bed some nights...
Chamberlain NEVER fouled out of an NBA game. One season, he averaged MORE than 48 mpg. Just think about those two facts for a minute.
In 1966 Wilt who played professional basketball. High jumped 7 feet at Kansas. Played pro volleyball. Threw the discus once against Al Ortter the world record holder. Wilt threw it one time. Came within 2 inches of Otters world record. Wilt decided that year he wanted to fight Mohammed Ali for the world boxing championship. Wilt trained seriously for 6 months. The fight was set for Houston Tx Astrodome. Tickets printed, a sellout. Before it came off Ali was charged as a draft dodger and not allowed to fight. I was a big Ali fan but im not sure if All could have beat Wilt. Wilt though was really an athlete of all most indescribable accomplishments
I won't completely disagree there. Mostly meant there wouldn't be any 50 ppg/25+ rpg season averages, etc. they'd still be great, but the rest of the pack would be a hell of a lot closer to em than what they played against. The quality of the league as a whole is just insanely better than it was then.
Hell, Wilt had 52 rebounds in a game against Russell. I'd hate to see how many he would have had if Russell hadn't messed with him.
Rebounds Career: Wilt averaged 22.9...Russell averaged 22.4
Playoff Stats (when numbers count)
Wilt: 160 games, 22.5 points, 24.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 47% FT, 52% FG
Russ: 165 games, 16.2 points, 24.9 rebounds, 4.7 assists, 60% FT, 43% FG
HEAD TO HEAD - Wilt’s record against Russell: 58-84
NBA Titles when both were in the League: Wilt 1 Russell 9
Never fouling out of a game isn't impressive when you add in the context that Wilt would stop playing defense after he got 4 or 5 fouls.
I'm not sure how many other current or former centers have or have had the stamina to average 48 minutes per game.
As far as his strength was concerned, listen to the comments from Arnold Schwarzenegger at this beginning of this clip:
One of the few times I ever saw my dad genuinely sad was the day Mickey Mantle died.
Shaq wouldn't like it