Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. I've (also) found out that having one woman a thousand different times is more satisfying.". Pokes the ball from Kareem + steals Oscars pass attempt. One of my very old friends saw Wilt play many, many times and he always said, "If they kept track of blocks, Wilt and Russell would have averaged triple-doubles just like Oscar did." FTA complete back to 1948-49. Visit site . Chamberlain averaged 24.3 points, 23.8 rebounds, and 8.6 assists during the 1967-68 season. Accounting for pace yields a massive differenceabout an extra 40 rebounds every game for teams in the 1960s to chase. Todays stats are just an estimation just as they were in the 60s. Two hundred colleges chased his services, and he chose rural Kansas University, but soon found the college game stifling. Data Provided By Even more than his 50.4 points per game, Chamberlains most unbreakable single-season record might be his minutes-per-game mark: 48.5 in 1961-62. It was well known at the time the Lakers coach was not getting along well with Wilt. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Weve ranked them, from 1 to 100. Games I tracked: Anthony Davis and Jusuf Nurkic posted quintuple-nickels (five each of points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks) just six weeks apart. Chamberlain played for three teams in his career. Maybe Embiid should call himself the greatest. Wilt Chamberlain, in full Wilton Norman Chamberlain, bynames Wilt the Stilt and the Big Dipper, (born August 21, 1936, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.died October 12, 1999, Los Angeles, California), professional basketball player, considered to be one of the greatest offensive players in the history of the game. He probably would take a woman to bed any time he couldn't fall asleep. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 4:50AM. Meanwhile, feminists resented his blatant sexism for using women in such a manner. With the way the game is played today, it will be tough for anyone to come close to that record. Do you have a blog? (And you guys complain about Russell Westbrook chasing triple-doubles.). (Not impressive at all!). The Creed Franchise Has Stepped Out of Rockys Shadow at Last, With Sylvester Stallone removed from the equation, Creed III is the sternest test yet of Adonis Creeds appealand a new challenge for first-time director Michael B. Jordan, The Clock Is Already Ticking for Kyrie Irving and the Mavs, Dallas now has a costar alongside Luka Doncic but has precious little time to make it all work. It is no surprise that analysts and pundits covering basketball call the NBA record book 'The Autobiography of Wilt Chamberlain.' These 'unbreakable' recordswere set in a time and under circumstances that can never be duplicated. We are not making it all up in our heads, thinking well of Kris Dunn because we want to: he has real talents to bring, and a body that for the time being will allow him to use them. In it, the basketball great claimed to have slept with 20,000 different women during his life. But the 42 boards he gobbled up 50 years ago Thursday in an overtime win over the Boston Celtics represent his most relevant rebounding feat viewed from todays context. Wilt Chamberlain wasn't just a scoring champion. He had been hospitalised with an irregular heartbeat in 1992, and was awaiting a pacemaker before undergoing hip-replacement surgery. Theres a reason Joel Embiid told NBA Desktop that he considers Chamberlain the GOAT because of all his records. Heres why. Rasheed Wallace, while with the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2000-01 season,set the NBA record for most technicals fouls in a single season with 41. We will take a closer look at his remarkable quintuple-double performance and the myths surrounding the record. That works out to roughly 1.4 women a day. The fact that he said 20,000 different women also leaves little time for repeats, or love. A close childhood friend, Tom Fitzhugh, said, "I don't remember him having a date. Additionally, he did have a six-month schedule, for 14 seasons, of playing professional basketball. Do you have a sports website? Wilt Chamberlain is the All-Time leader in rebounds. As in, final; complete; etched, essentially, with chisel in stone. I've examined all of Wilt's footage that is available to the general public at the moment and collected data, as well as numerous clips that showcase what I believe to be a very underrated aspect of his game on the defensive end. Hassan Whiteside did it four. In those seasons, he grabbed 19.4 percent of available boards when he was on the floor. Three decades later, even Oakleys mark looks unattainable: Dwight Howards 30-board game last season was the leagues first since 2012 and just the third since 1996. One can only wonder at Wilt's rejections probably extremely few, to manage that 20,000 record. How many 40 point games has James Harden had? He put up video game numbers on a regular basis. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 3: Players in 2019 dont collect enough minutes. Matt and Craig talk Oscar tactics and more, then later end the show with a prediction about Chris Rocks live comedy special on Netflix, Rachel and Callie also talk all the Bravo news of the week, By submitting your email, you agree to our, Why No One Will Ever Top 40 Rebounds Again. His dominance was such that nearly every scoring or rebounding recordof hiswould remainuntouched. Who has the most points in a half in NBA history? If this is a representative sample, using the blocked shot numbers: "If I walk outside somebody might just hit me with their car, or say anything negative to me. Not 98 points, not 102 . 1 and 2. The Ringer has surveyed the field of NFL players who are set to hit free agency this month. At 7'1", Wilt Chamberlain may have been the most dominating and amazing basketball player of all time. On March 2, 1962, Wilt Chamberlain set the NBA single-game scoring record by tallying 100 points for the Philadelphia Warriors in a 169-147 victory over the New York Knicks. Wilt Chamberlain steals per game data with additional film breakdown. Lets zoom in on the three-season stretch from 1960-61 to 1962-63, when he produced the best rebounding numbers of his career and also played in 99 percent of all possible minutes. Plus, does starting Tyrese Maxey versus DeAnthony Melton make a difference on the defensive end? Wilt Chamberlain is one of the most dominant players in NBA history. But it is believed that Chamberlain achieved a quintuple-double in that game. Wilt would have encountered even more, given his workload. Three-time NBA Champion A.C. Green holds the records for most consecutive games played with 1,192. Thanks to Mike Lynch of Basketball-Reference for research assistance. His 'Ironman' streakbegan on November 19, 1986when the Lakers defeated the Spurs in San Antonio and it ended with the final game of his career in 2001 as a member of the Miami Heat against the Orlando Magic. Chamberlains besting of Bill Russell on the boards wasnt just the most recent 40-rebound game; it was the last. If you would like to customise your choices, click 'Manage privacy settings'. Or write about sports? He topped the rebounding leaderboards, too, and took the leagues crown in 11 of his 14 seasons, often averaging by himself what an entire frontcourt does in the modern NBA. Wilt Chamberlain steals per game data with additional film breakdown. More broadly, last season, the leagues top 10 rebounders averaged 32 minutes per game, the lowest on record. LA Lakers' Elmore Smith was the first player to lead the NBA in blocks per game, with an average of 4.85 and 393 total blocks. March 4, 2015, 4:00 PM. Wilt displays active, quick hands and good anticipation. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. Five things you didn't know about Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game. All the pieces fell perfectly into place. Wilt's ascension as a . According to statisticians, Chamberlain dropped 53 points, 32 rebounds, 14 assists, 24 blocks, and 11 steals in a game against the LA Lakers. No team has averaged 55 rebounds per game since 1972-73which was Chamberlains last season. For his career Wilt averaged 30.1 points, 4.4 assists, and 22.9 rebounds. Reggie Jackson is amazing and a killer in the clutch that's all. Be the first one to comment on this story. So, in 2015, Wilt Chamberlain would have: A quintuple-double means a player recorded at least 10 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, 10 steals, and 10 blocks in a game. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. When Wilt or one of his rivals grabbed a bunch of boards in quick succession, they just kept going. Off the court, he embodied Hugh Hefner's 60s "Playboy philosophy"; a hipster who owned a popular jazz club, Smalls, he made no bones about romancing women of all races. Imhoffstruggled with foul trouble throughout the game, leaving 6-9 rookie Cleveland Buckner to battle Chamberlain, and as everyone now knows, that didn't go well. We, Yahoo, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. https://twitter.com/bullsmanguy/stat37281479139334, https://twitter.com/bullsmanguy/stat37314924474370, https://twitter.com/bullsmanguy/stat37346641813505, https://twitter.com/bullsmanguy/stat37380640841738, https://twitter.com/bullsmanguy/stat37412291084288, https://twitter.com/bullsmanguy/stat37446818594825, https://twitter.com/bullsmanguy/stat37502430830595, https://twitter.com/bullsmanguy/stat37548207480836, https://twitter.com/bullsmanguy/stat37597045944322, https://twitter.com/bullsmanguy/stat37633913921536. But rebounds stand distinct, their records untouched, even from a distance, by modern man. For all records held by Chamberlain, click here. The Warriors were playing a "home" game, but the team had to travel toHersheypark Arena. Thats barely more than Drummonds average now. Thats a lofty number, but it didnt lead the league during that span, and it would place him behind four active players on the career leaderboard in Drummond, DeAndre Jordan, Dwight Howard, and Kevin Love. 1y. In Wilts heyday, that average regularly topped 40. More than 7 feet (2.1 metres) tall, Chamberlain was an outstanding centre . Is Golden State a sleeping giant? And what about turndowns? The NBA did not count steals and blocks at the time, so the record is unofficial. Chamberlain attempted nearly 40 field goals and shot 17 free throws per game. But not historically so, or even particularly notable next to totals from this decade. Russell's teams beat Wilt's in the playoffs five times in his first seven seasons, and Russell took home 11 titles in his 13 years. Ive examined all of Wilt's footage that is available to the general public at the moment and collected data, as well as numerous clips that showcase what I believe to be a very underrated aspect of his game on the defensive end. Toward theend of the franchise's reign, the number of teams grew to 14. So why are rebounds seemingly immune to other sorts of statistical inflation? That's exactly what the Warriors did, feeding Chamberlain at every opportunity in the fourth quarter. His lack of foul shooting ability was notorious, as if he refused to take advantage of the inevitability of being hacked by lesser mortals. Let alone the best depth too. All rights reserved. and our Chamberlain was the most dominant force the NBA has ever seen, Michael Jordan notwithstanding. He had a reputation as having many partners. It may never be emulated again. So,here are the most striking ones that are quite certain to not be surpassed by any player: most 50-point games (118), most consecutive league scoring titles (7 - tied with Michael Jordan), games with 50 or more points in a single season (45) and most rebounds in a single game (55). He won the Rookie of the Year award, 4 MVP awards, 1 Finals MVP award and 2 NBA championships. The NBA did not record blocks until the 1973-74 season, so it's likely he also had a few of those. Wilton Norman Chamberlain, basketball player, born August 21 1936; died October 12 1999, Giant figure of basketball whose skills revolutionised the game, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. That puts Wilt at 7'4". Uh, what? Think that one over. Not 98 points, not 102, but a nice, round 100 an imposing record set by a most imposing player. Wilt Chamberlain, 7ft 2ins tall and 23 stone, was forced to play that role all his life. If this is true, he owns the NBA records for points, rebounds, blocks, AND steals. In Wilts final 40-rebound gamethe one celebrating its 50th anniversaryhis rebounding percentage was just 28 percent, as he benefited from playing all 53 minutes in a fast-paced overtime duel. The streak is part of Green's 1,278-game career that lasted 16seasons withfourfranchises Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks, and the Miami Heat. . Wilt Chamberlain: 118: 2: Michael Jordan: 31: 3: Kobe Bryant: 25: 4: James Harden: 23: 5: Elgin Baylor . Head to Head: Wilt Chamberlain vs. Bill Russell. He had also lost 50 pounds in the last month following oral surgery. However, there is one Wilt Chamberlain record that stands the test of time. On March 18, 1968, Wilt Chamberlain allegedly put up a stat line of 53 points, 32 rebounds, 14 assists, 24 blocks, and 11 steals. This record is most certainly going to remain untouched. "And I couldn't miss anything. If you're scratching your head now, yes, NBA games are only 48 minutes long. Chamberlain tallied 25 separate 30-rebound games in his rookie season. How many times did Wilt Chamberlain win MVP? Out of those 60 occasions, only onefor Howard in his 30-rebound gameyielded a 20-rebound half. If Chamberlain started having sex at the age of 15, from then up to the age of 55 (when the book was published) he would have had 40 years to sleep with 20,000 women, or 500 different women a yeareasy math. RRR Deserves to Make Oscar History. All content 2000-2023 RealGM, L.L.C. We ask all these burning questions, and more! Whiteside is averaging 10.7% in the first 7 games. 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That's quite the margin between Nos. However, the Warriors also played 10 overtime periods that season, and Chamberlain logged 3,882 of a possible 3,890 minutes. Thirty seven years after he retired at the age of 37, Chamberlain s name appears in the NBA s record book a whopping 97 times. So if Wilt (or anyone else from that era) wear's Dwight Howard's shoes, add 2" (two inches). He also came under fire in African-American circles for promoting Black racial stereotypes. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC.
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