sorry, but if wilt kept with that right hand finger roll shot over the defender, that shit would be swatted the hell out of there by every center in the NBA today. Just sayin.
@bigboy9153 And how exactly? How does a shot like that just get blocked when the dudes 7'3 (in todays game). If Nate Thurmond or Bill Russell can't stop it, who would stop it now? Kareem said the best defender he ever went against was thurmond, not hakeem, not ewing, not mark eaton etc who would all dominate today....Im not trying to be a know it all douchebag like exslang, Im just wondering your opinion is. Maybe you know something I don't
You know it's actually funny reading all your ridiculous comments, it proves to everyone reading this that youtube members have no common sense. How can someone back in the 60's be more "refined" then someone in the 90's or 00s u fukin moron that is the most stupid azz comment i have ever heard in my life. Like i said if jordan/kobe or lebron went back to the 60's they would be avg'ing 80 ppg not 55 like wilt. It would be a complete joke for jordan to go back to the 60's
@exslang02 I see you like looking for arguments and showing off how 'smart' you are being insulting to others.Im guessing that you have some deep seeded hatred towards yourself, and maybe even the world? Are you up on the mountain top in your little head looking down on "us peasants" with our finite knowledge? I feel sorry for you to be honest, we wouldn't care if you didn't like wilt if you were respectful with your opinion. So, youre either getting ur rocks off or an idiot.
@wilzusuki isn't it crazy? everyone thinks he played like shake and dunked all the time, a power player...NOPE, he WAS finesse. All the stuff you here about kareem being the first finesse/mobile center is bullshit. Young footage of chamberlain he's even faster then david robinson
Wilt chamberlain would be garbage in today's NBA era, he would be too slow and get overpowered by Shaq and david robinson easily. You morons are too stupid to comment. I think it's because you morons play turtle style basketball like back in the 60's no skills, ugly azz shots, uncoordinated dribbling as well as weird looking jumpers plus the pace of the game compares to a sloth back in the 60's that is the truth.
What I love about Wilt is that he was so big, I mean he was a legit 7 footer, and yet he moved so gracefully. That finger-roll that he did around the basket, it looks so beautiful how he reaches to the rim.
Wilt would dominate the nba in any era,and for all those saying that the nba was slower then and players weren't as athletic give me a fucking break, Shaq would foul out to in the first quarter against this cat, too strong, too fast, and too clever. I'm not saying he could average 50ppg but easily 40ppg and 20 boards
@malliej19 keep your hole shut if you dont know shiit about basketball you fukin goof. You are the biggest piece of dried up horse semen i have ever witnessed not to mention the biggest moron alive. You are too stupid to even comment, Wilt would be garbage in Today's NBA era u dumb pile of shiiit and everyone knows that.
@exslang02 You haven't made one intelligent comment about any thing basketball related, and why do you feel the need to talk about semen in a basketball discussion. There's not one big man in the past 50 years that is even close to Wilt, Hakeem is a far second, get your shit together, or make your gay comments elsewhere.
@malliej19 Don't you just laugh at this guy exlax! He is so FOS. Wilt would have destroyed today's crop of centers. As I have said before, if Kevin Love can average 15 boards per game, and score over 24PPG, is there any doubt Wilt would not have dominated today's NBA. I'm also tired of hearing about shaq, for all his size and strength, he never led the league in Rebounding or scoring on a constant basis. He played longer than Wilt, and has less points and rebounds.
@tonycapt1 Exactly, it's easy to get caught up in all the hype, Sports Center replays these dunks 24 hrs. a day, and you're led to believe that a 7 footer dunking is some kind of an accomplishment. Wilt used the backboard to perfection and made a living on 10 foot bank shots. Today's big men just aren't as refined or developed as they were in the mid 60's - 80's, that's exactly why all these so called superstars are seeking the "Dreams" advice for low post moves.
For all you dumb people on youtube which accounts for 99.9% of you there is NO such thing as SLOWER or WEAKER than any player back in the 1960's one more time for the dumb people you can't get any slower or weaker than anyone playing basketball in the 1960's . The NBA back in the 60's was grandma's league, bunch of SLOW uncoordinated players that can barely shoot.
Wilt won't have much competition in today's league. Who will go against him? He's much taller and wider than Dwight, Bogut, and Bynum (the best centers today), and has more offensive tools, quicker agility, better ball handling skills, higher leaping ability, faster sprint, and greater stamina than any of them. As an old man Wilt ran circles around a prime Kareem and schooled Artis in all-star matches. He'll still dominate Kevin Love, Tyson Chandler, Joel Anthony, etc. anyone you throw at him.
Wilt is bigger, taller, and faster than any of those guys. All he has to do is a 10 foot fall away jumper or a 5 foot finger roll over any of them. And back in the 60s they'd often do way more fast breaks, and Wilt was a sprinter who could outrun guards and forwards to either end for all 48 minutes. He'd leave any center in the dust. Not like today where players just walk the ball up the court before transitioning into boring take-your-time post up plays.
ok guys, lets give some respect and credit to the old players like Bill Russel and Wilt Chamberlain but it is just incomparable to the 60s basketball and modern basketball. Yes, wilt and bill is pioneer of basketball but skill wise, it was not evened out. Bill Russel once led the league with rebound with 28 a game, yes average 28 rebounds per game. That shows the lack of big man in that league. Bill russel is 6'8 265 that dominated that era as a center. Lebron is same size as him and plays SF!!!
@wmfwodn Bill Russell was 6'9 the same height as Dwight Howard....in shoes they are both 6'11. Look up pics of him standing with dwight, diff shoe thickness and age play a little role in the difference now but he was measured 6'9 bare feet. Unlike Dwight howard 6'11 measurement where he wore shoes that gave him about 2 inches
@bordertown ok than explain me with 28 rebounds per game, how the hell is that possible? seriously, the level of competition is different, modern game has developed so much from the old basketball. I am not saying wilt or bill russel ain't a great player but it is hard to compare them and modern players because the game of basketball is just totally different.
Yes, the game was different back then. Want to know why guys like Wilt and Bill got so many rebounds? It's because the pace of the game was much faster in the 60s. You don't grab that many rebounds taking your time. Fast breaks were common after possessions, no slow walk-up-the-court type plays like today. Offensive rebounds weren't even counted back then. Players were conditioned differently and could run for hours without tiring. Big men back then played entire games.
Watching a game of basketball back in the 60's is pitiful. It's like watching everyone in slow motion making uncoordinated grandma shots i guess you guys are used to shooting and dribbling uncoordinated, im sure you're all slow as horseshiiit but i have high standards unlike you pathetic wannabe players.
Everyone knows it would be a complete joke for Jordan/Kobe and Lebron to go back and play against players in the 60's it would be equivalent of me playing against your grandma's. It wouldn't even be a challenge because obviously the NBA contained no skill no talent, everyone was as slow as fuk back in the 60's a bunch of uncoordinated ball dribblers as well as a rapid decline in basketball IQ back in the 60's compared to now. You people are too stupid to even comment, have some common sense.
As I was saying before YouTube contains 98% stupid people, people who are uncoordinated, dont know what color a basketball is stuck in the 60's basically people that never evolve that's why they think chamberlain is good when in reality everyone nowadays knows he is garbage, he is as slow as a sloth, in fact everyone back in the 60's plays as slow as a turtle, uncoordinated, their jump shots look like trash, there is no concept of defence back then. You people are truly dumb there is no hope.
For those doubters, please understand this, if Wilt played today his numbers would be even better. Who, pray tell, would guard him? The most physically dominating player in NBA history, the only problem would be that no team could afford to pay him what he's worth. And those who talk about Wilt's speed, yes, his speed was legendary.
People rank Kareem right up there with the greatest centers ever. Look at Wilt at 4.00-4.10, and watch how Wilt who is now past his prime, grab an offensive rebound from behind 7'2" Kareem,[who is in his prime] and slam it back for two. Is somebody going to tell me that he could not destroy the Tyson Chandlers, and Kevin Loves of today's NBA? Better yet, If Kevin Love[who is a good ballplayer], can grab 15 RBG, score 20PPG, is there anyone going to tell me Wilt would not dominate today????
Chamberlain did not perfect anything the dude looks so uncoordinated dribbling and shooting the ball it looks horrible, i think all you morons need to fix your TV sets or you morons are just used to shooting like him because you all look uncoordinated and can't dribble worth shiiit. You morons are as dumb as they get. An for the diiippshiit that thinks D Rose couldn't run circles around chamberlain get a fkin brain, of course Rose is a million times faster than chamberlain dumbazz biiitch
@exslang02 you are so fucking arrogant and possibly borderline retarded ... I wouldn't have minded what you said if you didn't talk like an uneducated douchebag...(purposely talking like you in this) /watch?v=kB43A-ODuLc&feature=channel_video_title
skip to 1 min 5 seconds....look at how fast he's running...he WOULD beat or tie rose in a 50 or 100 yard dash easy....if you look at wilts DOCUMENTED track times his 40 is equal if not better then d rose. I guess you know better then kareem, west
@jongib369 Why are you even arguing with that Numbnut exlax02. He isn't even old enough to remember Wilt play? I saw him play in person, and he was without question the most dominant player I have ever seen. That includes anyone in the game today. No center playing today's game could handle him in the paint, and that includes Dwight Howard. Young people who never saw him have alot to say, but they can't over the fact he owns 1/2 the record book. Wilt was the babe Ruth Of the NBA.
@exslang02 and a bunch of other players and coaches who played with him or came after him that all agree that he would dominate today...look at what kareem did over the years...look how well he did against ewing or hakeem...if that dino can do so well against centers who would rape today....why wouldn't wilt do good? he did AMAZING against a young kareem when he was old and had come off of knee surgery...hes the only one to block the skyhook numb nuts! a lot of the players from back then were
@exslang02 or are coaches today....where do you think most of these players get all these skills/plays from? FROM THE OLDIES MINDS...if there game can grow over time in their mind...trust me, wilt would adjust if he had the same opportunities and would destroy any center playing today....the ONLY competition would be howard but howard can't do shit against big centers....he got crushed by yao and wilt is 3 inches shorter, has a longer wing span and is a LOT MORE ATHELTIC...speed, power etc
@exslang02 so please stfu and learn the game better...or at least be polite. Im being just as immature but you don't deserve shit so idc....I could say a lot more but ill leave that up to gari or dantheman to whipe the floor with your ridiculous statement
i agree that as time goes players get bigger stronger smarrter, ect i dont doubt that one on one lebron could beat him. but wilt was amazing. the dude perfected the fadeaway, a shot that is incredibly hard to block... he would still score pretty high in todays game. i dont think hed get nearly as many rebounds tho,
@NotHighEnough1 I think he would 'evolve' from his time as well? todays players are just a product of their time, if wilt was able to play today he would end up being more athletic, more coordinated, better moves ect....As he was he would do great....given all the same training opertunities who knows...what do you think?
Use some fukin common sense, as times changes athletes get BIGGER, STRONGER, FASTER, Basketball IQ becomes better, athletes become more talented there is no comparison it's not even close, even derrick rose would destroy chamberlain, not to mention lebron/kobe and as for MJ let's not even go there. I can't believe how dumb you people are, i swear you morons are dumber than horseshiiit you prove it all with your lack of common sense.
@exslang02 NBA nowadays is soft as fuck. One little touch you get called for fouls. Back in the days, you have to be FOULED hard to get a call. Not none of these pussy shit. Derrick Rose destroy chamerlain? You must be retarded.
As i will say one more time since people are extremely dumb nowadays. I have never in my life witness such a bunch of moronic dumbazz people. Wilt chamberlain is garbage and any player back in the 60's is garbage, They are SLOW, they play like turtles/sloths, they look uncoordinated dribbling the ball just like you morons. They look retarded shooting the ball, no artistry, compared to athletes in the 90's 00's jordan/kobe would destroy them without breaking a sweat
Part of the problem with today's game is that the lane has been opened up,so the players come running thru with dunks & lay-ups. Years ago,the centers would post them selves down low & wait for you to try that stuff. Now they'd get called for a zone or defensive 3seconds.Years ago you had downright dangerous outside shooters like 'Downtown' Freddie Brown,Jerry West & Sam Jones. or streak shooters like Cazzie Russell,plus mid-gunners like Hal Greer.Todays players are more acrobatic,not better.
Man players back in the 60's and 70's play slower than my grandma LOL what a joke bunch of uncoordinated players they look so funny and uncoordinated dribbling the ball i bet you guys dribble and shoot ugly azz shots like these slow azz turtle players do, these guys would totally get raped against the jordan era players up to todays NBA what a joke LOL you guys are too stupid to comment if you think wilt is the best LMAO
@exslang02 Sorry, but I gotta school your dumb you azz.
Today's players would have 40 or 50 turnovers per game. They'd get called for travelling on just about every drive to thru the paint, and they'd get called for palming the basketball on every single crossover. Todays players palm the ball when they are just standing there with no one putting any defense on them. They would get away with that shit back in the day.
LOL i never met such a stupid group of people until now. You guys are as dumb as they get. Wilt Chamberlain was only good back then because no one else was. Reality is players were garbage back then, they play as slow as turtles. Chamberlain could not avg 50ppg in todays NBA. As time passes players evolve, become stronger, bigger,faster anyone with half a brain could see that. MJ and kobe would've destroyed everyone back in the 60's bunch of garbage slow motion players LOL what a joke MJ GOAT
@exslang02 If you think Kobe/Jordan coud stand up to Wilt/Russell in the paint you are a moron, sir. First of all Kobe and Mike are guards so of the guards yes they probably would. But you can't say they'd own everyone. It isn't a fair comparison to compare different positions. But since you have I'll just say that Kobe would never score a point on Wilt 1 on 1 because he would never get a REBOUND, dumbass. I
@exslang02 I don't know if players have gotten stronger and faster over the last 50 years or not, but I sure think the posters have gotten a lot more ignorant. I'm guessing in another 20 years some kid will be saying the same about your hero MJ that you're saying about the 60's. Hope you enjoy the experience.
Yes, he had both exceptional skill and size, that made him the total dominant package. Regardless of the era, Kobe stated after his 81 point game, "Wilt did things that no one will ever accomplish again". His name is etched in the record books like no other, and something has to be said for that, if you like him or not.
Let me put today's game in perspective! If 6'10" Kevin Love can score 20ppg and grab 15 rebounds per game, is anybody out there going to tell me that 7'!" 300 pounds of Wilt Chamberlain could not dominate today's NBA?
This is a part of an old interview with Wilt Chamberlain, he speaks here about so called higher percentages today. PART1 "Or these kids, they're trying to tell me the players today are better. Let me tell you, my man, that I played in the golden age of basketball. They say, look at the shooting percentages today. Are you telling me any of these guys today can shoot better than Jerry West or Bill Sharman?
@garioldwin PART2 Well, they can't. One game I saw on my dish this year, and I counted, and the two teams shot 57 layups. In one game. I guarantee you, nobody ever shot 57 layups in a week of games I played in. It's a good game now, you understand, but it's a different game. They're flashier. They have more flair, but they're not necessarily any better. And hell, Elgin was doing all that stuff 30 years ago."
@garioldwin One word...DEFENSE. Back in the days you had unathletic whites guys and barely anyone contested the shots. Nowadays the physical abilitiesof these player is unreal. No comparison
@wmfwodn and yet a shorter,slower,weaker,white version of wilt chamberlain in the name of dirk nowitzki,can't be stopped with spin moves down the lane and turn around jump shots,while the "great athletes" of today tire out in the fourth quarter even though they have additional tv timeouts and walk the ball up the court
Who are these "unathletic white guys" you speak of? Darrall Imhoff, a 6'10" white guy, once blocked one of Wilt's dunks at rim level. I'd hardly call that unathletic or not contesting a shot. And if the defense was so bad then Wilt would have won more, which he didn't. Do you even know what you're talking about?
Talented centers played in a more versatile PF position, which gave them a lot of space to run the floor (Garnett, Duncan) + emergence of European centers changed the role for ever (Sabonis).
Chamberlain and Russell could lead the league in rebounding, in blocks and be serious material candidates for DPOY, they won’t never grabbed over 15TRB per game as they did in the past (because less rebounds are available today -» 48TRB vs 80TRB in the 60s), but they would help their team.
It hard to compare an apple to an orange: the game changed a lot since then; teams allowed fewer points in the key,in transition(game). Today, teams allowed the opposition to take shots from outside, by over-protecting the key. Also, the traditional role of centers are diminish; guards lead their teams in offense (they had better FG%, FT% than 60s).
Bill Russell admitted the progress of the game (FT% and FG%, defense),and many NBAers agreed with; Lenny Wilkens alleged that no player (even some legends ala Chamberlain) could play the entire 48 minutes in today's game, 'cause players need to move the ball frequently (emphasis on outside plays), which translate directly into more actions per game (boxing-out, setting picks). Furthermore, players have to make 48 more actions per game (than '62 players did)!
If this dude played in this era, he would definitely dominate (with same training and all), the big men today unfortunately kinda suck, you can't really compare Howard against this beast.
Wilt was ahead of his time: he trained in a gym and followed a cardio-vascular training in the 60s; now, everybody did! It surely helps him deploying his potential (he had skills). But, he played in the fastest pace of the game (Boston Celtics formed the best defensive squad in '62 with 111.8PPG against). In the 60s/70s, centers and PF lead their respective team in offensive categories; now, SG/SF did (because today they concentrate their effort into controlling the key).
@Sindoniful Well, he did fake people out I've seen footage of it (but it wasn't like hakeem obviously) I wonder if chamberlain would have copied any of his moves if he had played along side him... Not in chuck taylors :P
not to diss wilt and say he is a oldass phone but im just saying kobe's 81 has a page of moves that made his 81 better than wilt' 100 that most likely was 95% fadeaway,freethrow,layup,dunk. one more thing, ppl are comparing wilt's strength to shaq's. LOL, um not even close. shaq bent and broke rims and shattered backboards. they make rims differently now because he played in the nba. he was so strong that ppl say he charged everytime he posted up. if shaq was A+ then wilt, my opinion, was B+/A-
@chitownmarc88 i kinda agree with you when shaq was good hes was close to unstopable, but the man was not consistent chamberlain was consistent he averaged 50 points one season and 25 rebounds it mighta been cos he was one of the first seven footers to play the game but he was better than shaq overall, but shaq coulda been better.
@chitownmarc88 Wilt could have easily broke down the backboard! He chose not too, because players of his era did not need to do ridiculous things. Shaq did that as well as Darryl Dawkins, to show off , but Wilt had more respect for his opponents. Wilt's all around game was much better than Shaq's. Further more, Wilt remained good till the end, The same can't be said of Shaq. Young people want to downplay Wilt's accomplishments, because no modern day player can touch his dominance overall!
Back in Wilt's days he wasn't allowed to just bully his way to the basket when he posted up like Shaq. Wilt was insanely strong but never showed his full power because he always held back. Wilt had way more offensive skills in his arsenal like his fall away jumper and finger roll. Comparing his 100 point game to Kobe's 81 is silly because you're comparing a big man to a small man. There hasn't been a big man that has the stamina to do what Wilt did in 48 minutes.
....kobe should have scored that much. he used his whole game, just watch the video, 7 3pointers. while it was a incredible number ppl shouldnt be that surprised coming from who did it and when. theres no reason in modern era ball to score 81 no matter how weak a team is, how good a team is, shot, strength, or speed. its like comparing a bigass primeco cellphone from the early 90's to a iphone. there wasnt many choices for phones back it seemed great and there are many smartphones that can outdo
to compare kobe's 81 to wilt's 100 is like this: if i was as tall as wilt, as long as wilt, played back in the day where there was basicly no crossover or any ankle breaking moves, had no defense for a basic post fadeaway, and no one who was as athethic enough for me, i SHOULD score 100. the stage was set for that. theres no video but im sure it was just fadeaways, freethrows, a few layups and a few dunks because giving the the time, he SHOULD have done numbers like that. Theres no reason.....
If you put Kobe in the 60s I think he'd have a tougher time. The pace of the game was much faster. Dribbling was different too. All these "ankle breaking crossovers" players do today would have been called for carrying back in Wilt's time. Zone defense was illegal and players played in flat sneakers in smoke-filled arenas. Today's players are so spoiled compared to the players of the past it's not even funny.
@chiladin and everyone else who responded me to what i said. i understand how anyone can say wilt is the greatest of all time because i used to say that. but after seeing how his game style was i now put him #2 of alltime centers because as much as wilt changed the game in a era of no defense for him, shaq changed the game in a era of arguebly the best big men in the early90-late 2000s. i think shaq is better because while he out performed other power men, he out performed fineese men too.
@arkadiusz89 Who's gonna stop him, Varajao? The Lopez Twins? Get real dude. /watch?v=FyPYVp9f4Ag&t=26s 7 footer Nate Thurmond defensive genius with an 8' wingspan & 9'10" standing reach is better than any center today. He rarely got a piece of the finger roll. /watch?v=t9cUpYe6G10 and another HOF 7'er Walt Bellamy, gettin massacred by Wilt's fingerroll.. There's nothin u can do when Wilt is in the post the only way to slow him down is to stop his teammates it doesn't matter who D's him up.
@TheReeeeeech No way. They were the same height and Shaq's playing weight was 60-70 pounds more than Wilt's Shaq actually has post moves compared to wilt's unrefined turn and shoot. Do you think he would've gotten away with that in the modern era? i think Shaq dominates any era.
@arkadiusz89 "unrefined turn and shoot" <--- Kobe practices for hours every day just to have this in his repitoir. Plus fadeaways and pull-up jumpers? All part of Wilt's shooting touch that is more in common with Kobe and Jordan than it is with Shaq. Btw Shaq's "post-game" drop step is nothing but an offensive foul in any 50's, 60's, 70's, or 80's NBA so without skill he'd be a liability. He'd need to lose weight and learn to shoot in different eras bc the rules didn't allow that bulldozer shit.
@arkadiusz89 Wilt was 7'1 and 1/16" in his bare feet with 11.5" wide hands, 7'8 wingspan a 9'7 reach and weighed 292lbs by only his 4th season, and 327 when he retired...
Shaq was 7'0.5" in his bare feet, 10.75" wide hands, 7'7" wingpsan, a 9'5" reach and weighed 303lbs-350lbs during his career, his prime was played @ 325lbs. Shaq was shorter, and his extra weight was hardly what I'd call "all muscle"... he was fat.
Wilt was never fat and hands down he had a naturally larger, longer frame.
great vid, I have a total new view of Wilt, I never knew how athletic and skilled he really was. Offcourse he was a giant amongst smaller players, but also kareem as a young guy can't move his feet quick enough to defend him. And how many 7-footers, centers if you will, can shoot a pull-up jumper from the free-throw line or a post fadeaway off glass. He was able to make that signature lay-up because he was so quick of his feet. He wouldn't make 100 points anymore but he would still dominate.
wilt is one of the greatest, but it was the era. no one could handle him. half his shots no one even jumped cause it was a waste of energy. he was taller, quicker, longer than the era he played in. nowadays there a 7footer on damn there every team. he was so domiant that he didnt care about freethrows. what happens when you have some1 who can dunk and fadeaway with no one can play defense on him, some1 who scores 100 in a game. kobe's 81 is more impressive than wilts 100
@chitownmarc88 Just an historical note. Although Wilt was a poor freethrow shooter, he hit 28 of 32 attempts from the freethrow line that night. They fouled the hell out of him many a night just like Shaq. Wil't great foul shooting that night, was the most important reason he hit 100 points. People tend to forget that.
I say Wilt's 100 is more impressive. It takes a whole lot of endurance and stamina for a 7 footer to pull that off. Imagine yourself as a guy that huge having to run up and down the court all night scoring. It's unheard of today. He was double and triple teamed and had people hacking away at him. Not that Wilt would ever shoot from long distance but he did it without a three point line also. There may be 7 footers today but none can move with Wilt's finesse.
@chitownmarc88 Kobe hit several 3 point shots, which in Wilt's day would have equated to 72 points, as there was no 3 point shot in the old days. Still, Kobe's 81 was impressive, as much as Wilt's 100.
@chitownmarc88 I used to think the same thing until I saw a list of centers he played against and MANY were over 7ft these are just facts.Wilt was an all-American sprinter, had a 40+ inch vert, could bench over 500+ lb's, had a deadly fadeaway, stepback jumper, precise hook shot, smooth finger-rolls & was a great passer. No big man today could match his athleticism or skill-set. He would DOMINATE today and be the MVP EASY. If Kevin Love is averaging 25ppg and 14rpg imagine what Wilt would do!
Lots has been said regarding this Wilt posting. No generation can discard Wilt's greatness or they simply don't understand basketball history. Babe Ruth changed baseball, the same way Wilt changed basketball. Is there more athleticism in todays game, absolutely, but todays players were bread above the rim, but there is no way they could outshoot the likes of Oscar Robertson or Jerry West shot for shot. I get tired of watching the game revolve around a 3 point shot that most shoot at 30%.
This music is very relaxing. It's a calming change from the myriad of hip hop played on other basketball videos. Goes great with the legendary skill of wilt.
wilt clearly better than jordan or kobe, now vs bird pistol walton is big question and hek russel was epic with 11 rings in 13 years, means 2 years russel didnt win title in his career wow
Look folks, all you have to see at the 7:18 mark is Wilt Skying over Kareem, and taking the rebound away from behind him, and then watch as he proceeds to posterize him. That was Wilt at the end of His career! So for all you out there who thinks Wilt couldn't play today, I have news for you, in his prime, he would destroy every center in today's game period. I saw him play, as well as today's players, and anyone who did not see him, should not minimize his greatness, because you missed out...
Wilt was one of the most athletically gifted men who ever ran the court. Plus, his physical strength was really greater than most people realized. When he was determined--and that is the big issue: "When"--he was unstoppable. Fifty-five rebounds in one game--against Bill Russell?!
It's absolutely scary how Wilt would perform in today's game. If he wore today's sneakers he'd stand 7'3". Add to this his crazy agility, lasting endurance, endless sprint, strength, passing game, and vertical jump and you've got a monster. Just look how quick and effortless he gets off the ground for a guy his size.
WOW,I am 27 so he was way before my time and i new he was dominant (obviously) but i thought he was one of those post players(kinda like dwight) where they(his team mates) would all just get him the ball under the basket and he would simply jump half a foot and dunk it,but dude had some finesse moves, he was pretty awesome with the sweet fadeaways and finger rolls even some pretty cool assist and weird looking layups...RESPECT
@Alexanderky22 i highly doubt it seeing as nowadays guys 7 foot or over are rather hard to come by let alone one who can shoot a fader,think about it dude hes nearly like a kevin durant not as mobile but with todays training who knows.
@comerunwithmig I agree with you in that it is hard to come by a legit 7 footer now a days and also how modern day training would definitley help this guy out. I disagree in comparing him at all to kevin durant. And my argument is not that he would contribute to an nba team now a days it is just that he would not be dropping 30 plus points a game and scoring a 100 points on anyone. I would say he would be a decent player off the bench on a modern day team
@Alexanderky22 Off The bench! What center today is going to stop him? He would Run Howard off the court in his prime. He blocked Kareem's skyhooks in the twi-light of his career, so who in the paint is going to threaten him today? I saw him play, and believe me, he wasn't fiction, and was as good as advertised. No player in any era, was as totally dominating of the game as Wilt. Do you think Kevin Love is one of those modern day players who can stop him? I rest my case. RIP WILT!
@tonycapt1 I can name 5 centers right now who would have no problem stopping wilt chamberlin. Number one is D Howard. The most physically gifted player of all time, 2 Tyson Chandler 3. Javalle McGee 4. Deandre Jordan. I don't see him bullying either of these guys down low which is where he got most all his points. It is 2012 man. Players are bigger stronger and faster than players back in the 1960's. It is just the reality
@Alexanderky22 The only one of them who has a chance against wilt is dwight and thats only because he's athletic. Wilt was a monster, he scored 62 points against bill russell, the greatest defender of all time. He also got 55 rebounds against him. Its no contest.
@Big2297E I disagree man. I have watched all the bill russel highlights as well as wilt chamnberlin highlights and the guys they are both going against are just not even close to the skill of nba players in todays game. Half of those guys in the 60's couldn't even dunk let alone get above the rim. Todays athletes against both russel and chamberlin would be a totally different story then those guys playing the players of the 60's. Thats all I am trying to convey
@Alexanderky22 Well a lot of people don't know this but wilt was very athletic, he had a massive standing jump. That's one of the reasons he could block Kareem's sky hook. He was also strong being able to pick up players with one hand.
@Alexanderky22 I used to think the same thing until I saw a list of centers he played against and MANY were over 7ft these are just facts.Wilt was an all-American sprinter, had a 40+ inch vert, could bench over 500+ lb's, had a deadly fadeaway, stepback jumper, precise hook shot, smooth finger-rolls & was a great passer. No big man today could match his athleticism or skill-set. He would DOMINATE today and be the MVP EASY. If Kevin Love is averaging 25ppg and 14rpg imagine what Wilt would do!
@Alexanderky22 You have got to be kidding. In Wilt's day you could hand check the offensive player and not get a foul. Today's game you can't touch the player. I would love to see these guys try and stop Wilt, and they can't touch him! He would have a field day in the paint. You must be young, because Wilt played in canvas flat souled sneakers, I would love to see him play with the high tech $500 pro-line shoes that these guys wear to give themselves advantages the old-timers never had.
@tonycapt1 I guess we will have to agree to disagree man. I am going purely off of video I have seen of wilt and the players wilt was playing against other than bill russel. These guys he is dunking on back in the 60's would never see an nba floor in todays game. And about the sneakers I don't think that would play too big of a difference haha but I may be wrong. And yes I am a young guy at only 20 so I may be a little biased to todays modern game. You make good points though buddy
@Alexanderky22 I understand your taste for the players today,as they are great athletes. You also must understand that as great as Dwight Howard is, he never dominated the game like Wilt. We should not diminish past greatness, or put down today's stars. One can also argue that there are plenty of stiffs out there playing today as well. However, as long as you recognize the past greats for what they were and what they meant in the evolution of the game, that's all I can ask. Be well.
Kareem wasn't that impressive either...Sure, for his era he was...But looking at his highlights and watching basketball towards the tail end of his career, I'm not that impressed by anything except his longevity. His sky hook was unstoppable, but once you've seen one you've seen them all. 1 trick pony.
no point in arguing. stop comparing players from different eras. wilt, jordan, bird johnson they were all great. there were other basketball rules 30 years ago different now, different managers, players you name it.
Old Wilt on a bum knee, did great against a young Kareem. An old Kareem did great against a young Hakeem. Hakeem, did great against shaq. And we all know what prime shaq would have done against Dwight. Their is no argument, Wilt would dominate today.
@PowerRang3r His opponents played him often back than. Defenders prob knew how he would score at least some of the plays. It didn't matter. He ALWAYS got points when that was his role - no one person can slow him and even full team sagging zones in the NCAA looked useless. W/e his role was, he did it so supremely well that he shattered records and set new ones that will never be broken. When his PPG dropped in his career it was literally by his choice as he swtiched roles - setting diff records
Wow, what a great video. I've always wondered how great Wilt was, as he was just before my time. I was really into basketball in the late 70's / early 80's, so my favorite centers were Kareem, Moses Malone, "The Dream" (Olajuwon), Walton, Ewing, and Shaq. I always heard how great Wilt was, but after seeing this, there is absolutely NO comparison. He shot fadeaway's like Jordan, and he was a 7'1" center! The only guy who came close to that kind of agility was Olajuwon. Wilt was BY FAR the best.
Wilt is banking his fall a way shot over kareem. No one today would stop that shot. Shaq would have had difficulty with him. I hope the younger generation appreciates him, as he truly is the Babe Ruth of Basketball, and there may never be another like him.
To mjordanis number1 (Addendum) I almost forgot if you're looking for perfection Wilt also has one statistic that is perfect. He has never fouled out of an NBA game even though his average playing time exceeds the normal 40 minutes.
In answer to mjordanisnumber1, I define my "greatest player of all time as Wilt because of the legacy he leaves behind. Firstly, as regards to championships; they are won by teams not individules. 2nd Statisticaly I go by NBA leaders not team leaders I don't even want to go into his #;s. 3rd. has MJ changed the face of the game? Wilt did, the extra 18" on either side of the foul lane, (3 sec zone) wasexpanded to keep him away from the basket . No one is perfect but Wilt is closer to it than MJ.
The greatest basketball player of all time, (notice I didn't say center). I'm glad I saw this, it reminds me when my friends and I went to see him play we called any effort to stop this man the :"just get away defense". In other words, when he has the ball, just get away, no use trying to stop him, get back on offense try to score before he comes around to defense. Also, when you're 7'1"+ a verticle leap of 48 to 52" and exceptionally coordinated on top of that you have a basketball paragon.
@mjordanisnumber1 Jordan was a Guard and he never led the league in assists. Wilt was a center and average 8.6 apg during the 67-68 season. There isn't any NBA Player with no weaknesses,Lebron James and Larry bird average more apg than Jordan. Yea Wilt was a bad free throw shooter but find another weekness in him. Where talking about an individual player not team, Russell and Jordan just where in better teams. If anybody is closest to having no weaknesses is Wilt, and two tittles is not bad.
@mjordanisnumber1 In Wilt's era the assists were counted diferently . Back then the assist only counted if you shoot to ball imediatly when you caught the ball . If you made a few steps after catching the ball it wasnt assist anymore . So the assists are inflated in numbers today and in Jordans era too . You do not know what you are talking about .
@mjordanisnumber1 nah buddy I hear you but lotta guys that saw Chamberlain got a different view.
Wilt & MJ are tied at 30.1 ppg on their career avg which is best in history.... but while MJ can point to that with great pride, Wilt STOPPED SCORING half way through his career. When he got teammates who could score, he started playing true center.
And Wilt has 22.9 rebounds per game CAREER also far better than anyone else.
"Wow what a great video". There's no doubt about whos the greatest player ever. If he wanted to he could have average 40 ppg for his career. He was also the best rebounder ever. As if that wasn't enough he led the league in assists one season and was the first player to shoot over 50% fg. He's the best ever, don't know why people say that Jordan is. I know they played in different eras but hes by far the best, the most dominant, most skilled player ever.
why is it that whenever someone posts a video of wilt chamberlain, there becomes a debate in the comments about how russell and jabbar had more rings? who cares?! Just let wilt rest in peace. and when russell or jabbar score 101 points in a game, let me know. nobody's better than wilt. #unstoppable
Bottom line, is Kareem playing the same # of games as Wilt, would not have scored as many points. He is not in Wilts league as a rebounder. I saw Wilt block ten Bucks shots in one game in the 72 playoffs, including 5 on Jabbar. His vertical leap is was second to none, and Kareem admits that. So don't tell me Kareem blocked more shots. Even as an old man in these video clips, you can see that when he wanted too, he could score at will on Kareem in the paint. I think most would agree!!!
Videos like this are SO needed. I'm 34 and started watching the NBA in the mid-late 80's. It had been over a decade since Wilt had retired, and until a few years ago, before I started studying the real history of the NBA myself, as opposed to listening to people my age who never saw the 60's, I thought that Wilt would just stand in the paint and dunk over a bunch of slow, unathletic 6'6" white guys. Now I know better. Wilt was extremely skilled and faced some serious competiton.
Kareem wasn't even close to a prime Wilt dude smh. Sky hook was blocked TWICE IN A ROW by a 34-35 year old Wilt. Smh. Kareem is arguably the 2nd greatest center of all time, but better than Wilt? That's blasphemy. You should have more points if you play 20 seasons for one. Who averaged more? Wilt. Who had a higher RPG? Wilt. Nash has more mvp's than Kobe so what? Championships are a team achievement btw.
This is for anyone who wants to see even a glimpse of the damage a young Wilt Chamberlain could do throughout one basketball game check out my video below. These are still not 50ppg stats, and it isn't even NBA - its NCAA, but in this game you get to see the glimpses of his scary athleticism and plays. I used all the footage from a 1957 KU vs SF tournament game
Russell was obsessed with winning? No he wasn't he had loaded units! 8, count em, 8 hall of famers he played with. Jordan, Jabbar, Magic, Bird, Malone, Barkley, West, Shaq, Bryant, Doc, can't say they played almost 10 Hall of Famers in their career. Wilt didn't make players better? The yr after he averaged 50 they said he shot too much so what does he do? The next season he leads league in asst. Wilt destroyed Russell. He AVERAGED 30/30 against him. Russell had better units. Period.
what a great tribute video! wilt's finger roll move was a thing of grace and beauty. and all those wonderful bank shots. the complete player: scoring, rebounding, blocking shots, and a great passing center who even led the league in assists one year. and you never see him bulling his way in the paint, busting people out of the way with his incredible strength and speed: wilt played with finesse and style. for those in doubt about his greatness, read kareem's open letter to scottie pippen!
@yusufu9 ...kareem doesnt have a damn clue what he is talking about....thats the same kareem that dissed wilt in his book...he is simply jealous of michael jordan and players who overshadow him....and wilt went for stats,which cheapens them....wilt even admitted to trying to lead the nba in assists,and his teammate billy cunningham said he passed to catch and shoot players to do it...footage clearly shows wilt doesnt even compare to shaq,especially in the skill department
@shaqpopcorn34 Wait Shaq is better, because Wilt wanted to be the best. The media complained about how wilt being selfish, so he go out n make his teammates better, by leading assist. Your taking his will to be the best, and usong it against him thats crazy. I feel as if Wilt and Shaq dominated their poistions too easy. If Wilt played today he would put up the same numbers, plus he is superfreak, how many centers ran track,longjumped. Theonly thing shaq has over wilt is playoffs numbers.
@TheMinnie45 the guy is a troll. he thinks 50.4 ppg is unimpressive numbers for a season, in his mind shaq scored better even tho he never got to 30 ppg
sorry, but if wilt kept with that right hand finger roll shot over the defender, that shit would be swatted the hell out of there by every center in the NBA today. Just sayin.
bigboy9153 1 hour ago
@bigboy9153 And how exactly? How does a shot like that just get blocked when the dudes 7'3 (in todays game). If Nate Thurmond or Bill Russell can't stop it, who would stop it now? Kareem said the best defender he ever went against was thurmond, not hakeem, not ewing, not mark eaton etc who would all dominate today....Im not trying to be a know it all douchebag like exslang, Im just wondering your opinion is. Maybe you know something I don't
jongib369 37 minutes ago
You know it's actually funny reading all your ridiculous comments, it proves to everyone reading this that youtube members have no common sense. How can someone back in the 60's be more "refined" then someone in the 90's or 00s u fukin moron that is the most stupid azz comment i have ever heard in my life. Like i said if jordan/kobe or lebron went back to the 60's they would be avg'ing 80 ppg not 55 like wilt. It would be a complete joke for jordan to go back to the 60's
exslang02 1 day ago
@exslang02 I see you like looking for arguments and showing off how 'smart' you are being insulting to others.Im guessing that you have some deep seeded hatred towards yourself, and maybe even the world? Are you up on the mountain top in your little head looking down on "us peasants" with our finite knowledge? I feel sorry for you to be honest, we wouldn't care if you didn't like wilt if you were respectful with your opinion. So, youre either getting ur rocks off or an idiot.
jongib369 19 hours ago
@exslang02 amen
bigboy9153 1 hour ago
I DIDNT KNOW WILT COULD FADE AWAY LIKE THAT
wilzusuki 1 day ago
@wilzusuki isn't it crazy? everyone thinks he played like shake and dunked all the time, a power player...NOPE, he WAS finesse. All the stuff you here about kareem being the first finesse/mobile center is bullshit. Young footage of chamberlain he's even faster then david robinson
jongib369 4 hours ago
@wilzusuki like shaq*
jongib369 4 hours ago
Wilt chamberlain would be garbage in today's NBA era, he would be too slow and get overpowered by Shaq and david robinson easily. You morons are too stupid to comment. I think it's because you morons play turtle style basketball like back in the 60's no skills, ugly azz shots, uncoordinated dribbling as well as weird looking jumpers plus the pace of the game compares to a sloth back in the 60's that is the truth.
exslang02 2 days ago
What I love about Wilt is that he was so big, I mean he was a legit 7 footer, and yet he moved so gracefully. That finger-roll that he did around the basket, it looks so beautiful how he reaches to the rim.
And even hes dunks look delicate.
o0Slickman0o 2 days ago
Wilt would dominate the nba in any era,and for all those saying that the nba was slower then and players weren't as athletic give me a fucking break, Shaq would foul out to in the first quarter against this cat, too strong, too fast, and too clever. I'm not saying he could average 50ppg but easily 40ppg and 20 boards
malliej19 2 days ago
@malliej19 keep your hole shut if you dont know shiit about basketball you fukin goof. You are the biggest piece of dried up horse semen i have ever witnessed not to mention the biggest moron alive. You are too stupid to even comment, Wilt would be garbage in Today's NBA era u dumb pile of shiiit and everyone knows that.
exslang02 2 days ago
@exslang02 You haven't made one intelligent comment about any thing basketball related, and why do you feel the need to talk about semen in a basketball discussion. There's not one big man in the past 50 years that is even close to Wilt, Hakeem is a far second, get your shit together, or make your gay comments elsewhere.
malliej19 2 days ago
@malliej19 Don't you just laugh at this guy exlax! He is so FOS. Wilt would have destroyed today's crop of centers. As I have said before, if Kevin Love can average 15 boards per game, and score over 24PPG, is there any doubt Wilt would not have dominated today's NBA. I'm also tired of hearing about shaq, for all his size and strength, he never led the league in Rebounding or scoring on a constant basis. He played longer than Wilt, and has less points and rebounds.
tonycapt1 1 day ago
@tonycapt1 Exactly, it's easy to get caught up in all the hype, Sports Center replays these dunks 24 hrs. a day, and you're led to believe that a 7 footer dunking is some kind of an accomplishment. Wilt used the backboard to perfection and made a living on 10 foot bank shots. Today's big men just aren't as refined or developed as they were in the mid 60's - 80's, that's exactly why all these so called superstars are seeking the "Dreams" advice for low post moves.
malliej19 1 day ago
Quite possibly the greatest post player in NBA history.
siLveRscOpe13x 4 days ago
is it me or is he doingg the same movee over and over again ?
MickVanGogh 4 days ago
For all you dumb people on youtube which accounts for 99.9% of you there is NO such thing as SLOWER or WEAKER than any player back in the 1960's one more time for the dumb people you can't get any slower or weaker than anyone playing basketball in the 1960's . The NBA back in the 60's was grandma's league, bunch of SLOW uncoordinated players that can barely shoot.
exslang02 4 days ago
Wilt won't have much competition in today's league. Who will go against him? He's much taller and wider than Dwight, Bogut, and Bynum (the best centers today), and has more offensive tools, quicker agility, better ball handling skills, higher leaping ability, faster sprint, and greater stamina than any of them. As an old man Wilt ran circles around a prime Kareem and schooled Artis in all-star matches. He'll still dominate Kevin Love, Tyson Chandler, Joel Anthony, etc. anyone you throw at him.
bordertown 6 days ago
@bordertown shaq, david robinson and hakeem would destroy him you idiot how dumb can you get
exslang02 4 days ago
@exslang02
Wilt is bigger, taller, and faster than any of those guys. All he has to do is a 10 foot fall away jumper or a 5 foot finger roll over any of them. And back in the 60s they'd often do way more fast breaks, and Wilt was a sprinter who could outrun guards and forwards to either end for all 48 minutes. He'd leave any center in the dust. Not like today where players just walk the ball up the court before transitioning into boring take-your-time post up plays.
bordertown 4 days ago
@bordertown Could not have said it better! Wilt would have a field day with the centers who would have to guard him in the paint today!
tonycapt1 4 days ago
ok guys, lets give some respect and credit to the old players like Bill Russel and Wilt Chamberlain but it is just incomparable to the 60s basketball and modern basketball. Yes, wilt and bill is pioneer of basketball but skill wise, it was not evened out. Bill Russel once led the league with rebound with 28 a game, yes average 28 rebounds per game. That shows the lack of big man in that league. Bill russel is 6'8 265 that dominated that era as a center. Lebron is same size as him and plays SF!!!
wmfwodn 6 days ago
@wmfwodn Bill Russell was 6'9 the same height as Dwight Howard....in shoes they are both 6'11. Look up pics of him standing with dwight, diff shoe thickness and age play a little role in the difference now but he was measured 6'9 bare feet. Unlike Dwight howard 6'11 measurement where he wore shoes that gave him about 2 inches
draftexpress. c o m / profile/Dwight-Howard-2888/
jongib369 6 days ago
@wmfwodn
LeBron is actually about 6'7 without shoes on. If Wilt were playing in today's shoes he'd measure 7'3.
bordertown 6 days ago
@bordertown ok than explain me with 28 rebounds per game, how the hell is that possible? seriously, the level of competition is different, modern game has developed so much from the old basketball. I am not saying wilt or bill russel ain't a great player but it is hard to compare them and modern players because the game of basketball is just totally different.
wmfwodn 5 days ago
@wmfwodn
Yes, the game was different back then. Want to know why guys like Wilt and Bill got so many rebounds? It's because the pace of the game was much faster in the 60s. You don't grab that many rebounds taking your time. Fast breaks were common after possessions, no slow walk-up-the-court type plays like today. Offensive rebounds weren't even counted back then. Players were conditioned differently and could run for hours without tiring. Big men back then played entire games.
bordertown 5 days ago
Watching a game of basketball back in the 60's is pitiful. It's like watching everyone in slow motion making uncoordinated grandma shots i guess you guys are used to shooting and dribbling uncoordinated, im sure you're all slow as horseshiiit but i have high standards unlike you pathetic wannabe players.
exslang02 1 week ago
Everyone knows it would be a complete joke for Jordan/Kobe and Lebron to go back and play against players in the 60's it would be equivalent of me playing against your grandma's. It wouldn't even be a challenge because obviously the NBA contained no skill no talent, everyone was as slow as fuk back in the 60's a bunch of uncoordinated ball dribblers as well as a rapid decline in basketball IQ back in the 60's compared to now. You people are too stupid to even comment, have some common sense.
exslang02 1 week ago
As I was saying before YouTube contains 98% stupid people, people who are uncoordinated, dont know what color a basketball is stuck in the 60's basically people that never evolve that's why they think chamberlain is good when in reality everyone nowadays knows he is garbage, he is as slow as a sloth, in fact everyone back in the 60's plays as slow as a turtle, uncoordinated, their jump shots look like trash, there is no concept of defence back then. You people are truly dumb there is no hope.
exslang02 1 week ago
For those doubters, please understand this, if Wilt played today his numbers would be even better. Who, pray tell, would guard him? The most physically dominating player in NBA history, the only problem would be that no team could afford to pay him what he's worth. And those who talk about Wilt's speed, yes, his speed was legendary.
highintensityairsoft 1 week ago
People rank Kareem right up there with the greatest centers ever. Look at Wilt at 4.00-4.10, and watch how Wilt who is now past his prime, grab an offensive rebound from behind 7'2" Kareem,[who is in his prime] and slam it back for two. Is somebody going to tell me that he could not destroy the Tyson Chandlers, and Kevin Loves of today's NBA? Better yet, If Kevin Love[who is a good ballplayer], can grab 15 RBG, score 20PPG, is there anyone going to tell me Wilt would not dominate today????
tonycapt1 1 week ago
Chamberlain did not perfect anything the dude looks so uncoordinated dribbling and shooting the ball it looks horrible, i think all you morons need to fix your TV sets or you morons are just used to shooting like him because you all look uncoordinated and can't dribble worth shiiit. You morons are as dumb as they get. An for the diiippshiit that thinks D Rose couldn't run circles around chamberlain get a fkin brain, of course Rose is a million times faster than chamberlain dumbazz biiitch
exslang02 1 week ago
@exslang02 you are so fucking arrogant and possibly borderline retarded ... I wouldn't have minded what you said if you didn't talk like an uneducated douchebag...(purposely talking like you in this) /watch?v=kB43A-ODuLc&feature=channel_video_title
skip to 1 min 5 seconds....look at how fast he's running...he WOULD beat or tie rose in a 50 or 100 yard dash easy....if you look at wilts DOCUMENTED track times his 40 is equal if not better then d rose. I guess you know better then kareem, west
jongib369 1 week ago
@jongib369 Why are you even arguing with that Numbnut exlax02. He isn't even old enough to remember Wilt play? I saw him play in person, and he was without question the most dominant player I have ever seen. That includes anyone in the game today. No center playing today's game could handle him in the paint, and that includes Dwight Howard. Young people who never saw him have alot to say, but they can't over the fact he owns 1/2 the record book. Wilt was the babe Ruth Of the NBA.
tonycapt1 1 week ago
@exslang02 and a bunch of other players and coaches who played with him or came after him that all agree that he would dominate today...look at what kareem did over the years...look how well he did against ewing or hakeem...if that dino can do so well against centers who would rape today....why wouldn't wilt do good? he did AMAZING against a young kareem when he was old and had come off of knee surgery...hes the only one to block the skyhook numb nuts! a lot of the players from back then were
jongib369 1 week ago
@exslang02 or are coaches today....where do you think most of these players get all these skills/plays from? FROM THE OLDIES MINDS...if there game can grow over time in their mind...trust me, wilt would adjust if he had the same opportunities and would destroy any center playing today....the ONLY competition would be howard but howard can't do shit against big centers....he got crushed by yao and wilt is 3 inches shorter, has a longer wing span and is a LOT MORE ATHELTIC...speed, power etc
jongib369 1 week ago
@exslang02 so please stfu and learn the game better...or at least be polite. Im being just as immature but you don't deserve shit so idc....I could say a lot more but ill leave that up to gari or dantheman to whipe the floor with your ridiculous statement
jongib369 1 week ago
i agree that as time goes players get bigger stronger smarrter, ect i dont doubt that one on one lebron could beat him. but wilt was amazing. the dude perfected the fadeaway, a shot that is incredibly hard to block... he would still score pretty high in todays game. i dont think hed get nearly as many rebounds tho,
NotHighEnough1 1 week ago
@NotHighEnough1 also, i feel like the defensive pressure has gone up alot since then
NotHighEnough1 1 week ago
@NotHighEnough1 I think he would 'evolve' from his time as well? todays players are just a product of their time, if wilt was able to play today he would end up being more athletic, more coordinated, better moves ect....As he was he would do great....given all the same training opertunities who knows...what do you think?
jongib369 1 week ago
Use some fukin common sense, as times changes athletes get BIGGER, STRONGER, FASTER, Basketball IQ becomes better, athletes become more talented there is no comparison it's not even close, even derrick rose would destroy chamberlain, not to mention lebron/kobe and as for MJ let's not even go there. I can't believe how dumb you people are, i swear you morons are dumber than horseshiiit you prove it all with your lack of common sense.
exslang02 1 week ago
@exslang02 NBA nowadays is soft as fuck. One little touch you get called for fouls. Back in the days, you have to be FOULED hard to get a call. Not none of these pussy shit. Derrick Rose destroy chamerlain? You must be retarded.
Mr916Saechao 1 week ago
As i will say one more time since people are extremely dumb nowadays. I have never in my life witness such a bunch of moronic dumbazz people. Wilt chamberlain is garbage and any player back in the 60's is garbage, They are SLOW, they play like turtles/sloths, they look uncoordinated dribbling the ball just like you morons. They look retarded shooting the ball, no artistry, compared to athletes in the 90's 00's jordan/kobe would destroy them without breaking a sweat
exslang02 1 week ago
Dude can ball
vecter 2 weeks ago
Part of the problem with today's game is that the lane has been opened up,so the players come running thru with dunks & lay-ups. Years ago,the centers would post them selves down low & wait for you to try that stuff. Now they'd get called for a zone or defensive 3seconds.Years ago you had downright dangerous outside shooters like 'Downtown' Freddie Brown,Jerry West & Sam Jones. or streak shooters like Cazzie Russell,plus mid-gunners like Hal Greer.Todays players are more acrobatic,not better.
Nickcat5 2 weeks ago
My old school team that would compete with today's players:
Power Forwards: Bill Russell, Dave Cowens
Small Forward: Connie Hawkins, Elgin Baylor
Center: Kareem, Wilt, Artis Gilmore
Shooting Guard: Pete Maravich, Earl Monroe
Point Guard: Nate Archibald
And that's EARLY 70's. I didn't even include late 70's guys like Bird, Magic, Dr. J.,
vamoalla9 3 weeks ago
Man players back in the 60's and 70's play slower than my grandma LOL what a joke bunch of uncoordinated players they look so funny and uncoordinated dribbling the ball i bet you guys dribble and shoot ugly azz shots like these slow azz turtle players do, these guys would totally get raped against the jordan era players up to todays NBA what a joke LOL you guys are too stupid to comment if you think wilt is the best LMAO
exslang02 3 weeks ago
@exslang02 Sorry, but I gotta school your dumb you azz.
Today's players would have 40 or 50 turnovers per game. They'd get called for travelling on just about every drive to thru the paint, and they'd get called for palming the basketball on every single crossover. Todays players palm the ball when they are just standing there with no one putting any defense on them. They would get away with that shit back in the day.
vamoalla9 3 weeks ago
LOL i never met such a stupid group of people until now. You guys are as dumb as they get. Wilt Chamberlain was only good back then because no one else was. Reality is players were garbage back then, they play as slow as turtles. Chamberlain could not avg 50ppg in todays NBA. As time passes players evolve, become stronger, bigger,faster anyone with half a brain could see that. MJ and kobe would've destroyed everyone back in the 60's bunch of garbage slow motion players LOL what a joke MJ GOAT
exslang02 3 weeks ago
@exslang02 If you think Kobe/Jordan coud stand up to Wilt/Russell in the paint you are a moron, sir. First of all Kobe and Mike are guards so of the guards yes they probably would. But you can't say they'd own everyone. It isn't a fair comparison to compare different positions. But since you have I'll just say that Kobe would never score a point on Wilt 1 on 1 because he would never get a REBOUND, dumbass. I
Brad1112223 3 weeks ago
@Brad1112223 Agree!
tonycapt1 3 weeks ago
@exslang02 I don't know if players have gotten stronger and faster over the last 50 years or not, but I sure think the posters have gotten a lot more ignorant. I'm guessing in another 20 years some kid will be saying the same about your hero MJ that you're saying about the 60's. Hope you enjoy the experience.
buckfan1969 2 weeks ago
He looks like a man playing with boys.
atSummersEnd 3 weeks ago
Yes, he had both exceptional skill and size, that made him the total dominant package. Regardless of the era, Kobe stated after his 81 point game, "Wilt did things that no one will ever accomplish again". His name is etched in the record books like no other, and something has to be said for that, if you like him or not.
tonycapt1 1 month ago
fukin kareem etc up non stop along with bird and pistol probably 3 greatest basketball [players of all time
bootiack 1 month ago
incredible.
btwall60 1 month ago
Let me put today's game in perspective! If 6'10" Kevin Love can score 20ppg and grab 15 rebounds per game, is anybody out there going to tell me that 7'!" 300 pounds of Wilt Chamberlain could not dominate today's NBA?
tonycapt1 1 month ago
@tonycapt1 the big dipper would kill em'
btwall60 1 month ago
@tonycapt1 Of course he would. But mostly because of his skill, not size.
MrCiguma 1 month ago
This is a part of an old interview with Wilt Chamberlain, he speaks here about so called higher percentages today. PART1 "Or these kids, they're trying to tell me the players today are better. Let me tell you, my man, that I played in the golden age of basketball. They say, look at the shooting percentages today. Are you telling me any of these guys today can shoot better than Jerry West or Bill Sharman?
garioldwin 1 month ago
@garioldwin PART2 Well, they can't. One game I saw on my dish this year, and I counted, and the two teams shot 57 layups. In one game. I guarantee you, nobody ever shot 57 layups in a week of games I played in. It's a good game now, you understand, but it's a different game. They're flashier. They have more flair, but they're not necessarily any better. And hell, Elgin was doing all that stuff 30 years ago."
garioldwin 1 month ago
@garioldwin One word...DEFENSE. Back in the days you had unathletic whites guys and barely anyone contested the shots. Nowadays the physical abilitiesof these player is unreal. No comparison
Ratrix 5 days ago
@Ratrix
I def agree with you on that, Defense is the difference,
wmfwodn 5 days ago
@wmfwodn and yet a shorter,slower,weaker,white version of wilt chamberlain in the name of dirk nowitzki,can't be stopped with spin moves down the lane and turn around jump shots,while the "great athletes" of today tire out in the fourth quarter even though they have additional tv timeouts and walk the ball up the court
djwc6 5 days ago
@Ratrix
Who are these "unathletic white guys" you speak of? Darrall Imhoff, a 6'10" white guy, once blocked one of Wilt's dunks at rim level. I'd hardly call that unathletic or not contesting a shot. And if the defense was so bad then Wilt would have won more, which he didn't. Do you even know what you're talking about?
bordertown 5 days ago
he did alot of fade aways
royals1985brett 1 month ago
Talented centers played in a more versatile PF position, which gave them a lot of space to run the floor (Garnett, Duncan) + emergence of European centers changed the role for ever (Sabonis).
Chamberlain and Russell could lead the league in rebounding, in blocks and be serious material candidates for DPOY, they won’t never grabbed over 15TRB per game as they did in the past (because less rebounds are available today -» 48TRB vs 80TRB in the 60s), but they would help their team.
Legend33Larry 1 month ago
It hard to compare an apple to an orange: the game changed a lot since then; teams allowed fewer points in the key,in transition(game). Today, teams allowed the opposition to take shots from outside, by over-protecting the key. Also, the traditional role of centers are diminish; guards lead their teams in offense (they had better FG%, FT% than 60s).
Legend33Larry 1 month ago
@ian2008931,
Bill Russell admitted the progress of the game (FT% and FG%, defense),and many NBAers agreed with; Lenny Wilkens alleged that no player (even some legends ala Chamberlain) could play the entire 48 minutes in today's game, 'cause players need to move the ball frequently (emphasis on outside plays), which translate directly into more actions per game (boxing-out, setting picks). Furthermore, players have to make 48 more actions per game (than '62 players did)!
Legend33Larry 1 month ago
check out 3:51, even these days only few big me can do this.
ian2008931 1 month ago
Too bad Wilt didn't smash the ring!!! It would have been amazing if he bullied people just like Shaq did!!! Wahahah it would have been awesome!!!
ian2008931 1 month ago
If this dude played in this era, he would definitely dominate (with same training and all), the big men today unfortunately kinda suck, you can't really compare Howard against this beast.
ian2008931 1 month ago
@ian2008931,
Wilt was ahead of his time: he trained in a gym and followed a cardio-vascular training in the 60s; now, everybody did! It surely helps him deploying his potential (he had skills). But, he played in the fastest pace of the game (Boston Celtics formed the best defensive squad in '62 with 111.8PPG against). In the 60s/70s, centers and PF lead their respective team in offensive categories; now, SG/SF did (because today they concentrate their effort into controlling the key).
Legend33Larry 1 month ago
Wilt was good...but Olajuwon's post moves are much better. Wilt had a great touch and ball control but didn't really fake anyone out.
Sindoniful 1 month ago
@Sindoniful Well, he did fake people out I've seen footage of it (but it wasn't like hakeem obviously) I wonder if chamberlain would have copied any of his moves if he had played along side him... Not in chuck taylors :P
jongib369 1 month ago
not to diss wilt and say he is a oldass phone but im just saying kobe's 81 has a page of moves that made his 81 better than wilt' 100 that most likely was 95% fadeaway,freethrow,layup,dunk. one more thing, ppl are comparing wilt's strength to shaq's. LOL, um not even close. shaq bent and broke rims and shattered backboards. they make rims differently now because he played in the nba. he was so strong that ppl say he charged everytime he posted up. if shaq was A+ then wilt, my opinion, was B+/A-
chitownmarc88 1 month ago
@chitownmarc88 i kinda agree with you when shaq was good hes was close to unstopable, but the man was not consistent chamberlain was consistent he averaged 50 points one season and 25 rebounds it mighta been cos he was one of the first seven footers to play the game but he was better than shaq overall, but shaq coulda been better.
killogan1 1 month ago
@chitownmarc88 Wilt could have easily broke down the backboard! He chose not too, because players of his era did not need to do ridiculous things. Shaq did that as well as Darryl Dawkins, to show off , but Wilt had more respect for his opponents. Wilt's all around game was much better than Shaq's. Further more, Wilt remained good till the end, The same can't be said of Shaq. Young people want to downplay Wilt's accomplishments, because no modern day player can touch his dominance overall!
tonycapt1 1 month ago
@chitownmarc88
Back in Wilt's days he wasn't allowed to just bully his way to the basket when he posted up like Shaq. Wilt was insanely strong but never showed his full power because he always held back. Wilt had way more offensive skills in his arsenal like his fall away jumper and finger roll. Comparing his 100 point game to Kobe's 81 is silly because you're comparing a big man to a small man. There hasn't been a big man that has the stamina to do what Wilt did in 48 minutes.
bordertown 1 month ago
....kobe should have scored that much. he used his whole game, just watch the video, 7 3pointers. while it was a incredible number ppl shouldnt be that surprised coming from who did it and when. theres no reason in modern era ball to score 81 no matter how weak a team is, how good a team is, shot, strength, or speed. its like comparing a bigass primeco cellphone from the early 90's to a iphone. there wasnt many choices for phones back it seemed great and there are many smartphones that can outdo
chitownmarc88 1 month ago
to compare kobe's 81 to wilt's 100 is like this: if i was as tall as wilt, as long as wilt, played back in the day where there was basicly no crossover or any ankle breaking moves, had no defense for a basic post fadeaway, and no one who was as athethic enough for me, i SHOULD score 100. the stage was set for that. theres no video but im sure it was just fadeaways, freethrows, a few layups and a few dunks because giving the the time, he SHOULD have done numbers like that. Theres no reason.....
chitownmarc88 1 month ago
@chitownmarc88
If you put Kobe in the 60s I think he'd have a tougher time. The pace of the game was much faster. Dribbling was different too. All these "ankle breaking crossovers" players do today would have been called for carrying back in Wilt's time. Zone defense was illegal and players played in flat sneakers in smoke-filled arenas. Today's players are so spoiled compared to the players of the past it's not even funny.
bordertown 1 month ago
@chiladin and everyone else who responded me to what i said. i understand how anyone can say wilt is the greatest of all time because i used to say that. but after seeing how his game style was i now put him #2 of alltime centers because as much as wilt changed the game in a era of no defense for him, shaq changed the game in a era of arguebly the best big men in the early90-late 2000s. i think shaq is better because while he out performed other power men, he out performed fineese men too.
chitownmarc88 1 month ago
nobody would let wilt jump and finger roll over their head now.
arkadiusz89 1 month ago
@arkadiusz89 Who's gonna stop him, Varajao? The Lopez Twins? Get real dude. /watch?v=FyPYVp9f4Ag&t=26s 7 footer Nate Thurmond defensive genius with an 8' wingspan & 9'10" standing reach is better than any center today. He rarely got a piece of the finger roll. /watch?v=t9cUpYe6G10 and another HOF 7'er Walt Bellamy, gettin massacred by Wilt's fingerroll.. There's nothin u can do when Wilt is in the post the only way to slow him down is to stop his teammates it doesn't matter who D's him up.
dantheman9758 1 month ago
@TheReeeeeech No way. They were the same height and Shaq's playing weight was 60-70 pounds more than Wilt's Shaq actually has post moves compared to wilt's unrefined turn and shoot. Do you think he would've gotten away with that in the modern era? i think Shaq dominates any era.
arkadiusz89 1 month ago
@arkadiusz89 "unrefined turn and shoot" <--- Kobe practices for hours every day just to have this in his repitoir. Plus fadeaways and pull-up jumpers? All part of Wilt's shooting touch that is more in common with Kobe and Jordan than it is with Shaq. Btw Shaq's "post-game" drop step is nothing but an offensive foul in any 50's, 60's, 70's, or 80's NBA so without skill he'd be a liability. He'd need to lose weight and learn to shoot in different eras bc the rules didn't allow that bulldozer shit.
dantheman9758 1 month ago
@arkadiusz89 Wilt was 7'1 and 1/16" in his bare feet with 11.5" wide hands, 7'8 wingspan a 9'7 reach and weighed 292lbs by only his 4th season, and 327 when he retired...
Shaq was 7'0.5" in his bare feet, 10.75" wide hands, 7'7" wingpsan, a 9'5" reach and weighed 303lbs-350lbs during his career, his prime was played @ 325lbs. Shaq was shorter, and his extra weight was hardly what I'd call "all muscle"... he was fat.
Wilt was never fat and hands down he had a naturally larger, longer frame.
dantheman9758 1 month ago
a giant amongst men....and so smooth.
Cartr1dgeBased 1 month ago
great vid, I have a total new view of Wilt, I never knew how athletic and skilled he really was. Offcourse he was a giant amongst smaller players, but also kareem as a young guy can't move his feet quick enough to defend him. And how many 7-footers, centers if you will, can shoot a pull-up jumper from the free-throw line or a post fadeaway off glass. He was able to make that signature lay-up because he was so quick of his feet. He wouldn't make 100 points anymore but he would still dominate.
Mr1992Dylan 1 month ago
who knows this music? i like it, what's the title of this track? thanks!!!
kerekfold 1 month ago
imagine shaq back then. would've dominated wilt.
arkadiusz89 1 month ago
@arkadiusz89 nope. Wilt would own Shaq
TheReeeeeech 1 month ago
no 3 pt lines awesome
Bajedu 1 month ago
wilt is one of the greatest, but it was the era. no one could handle him. half his shots no one even jumped cause it was a waste of energy. he was taller, quicker, longer than the era he played in. nowadays there a 7footer on damn there every team. he was so domiant that he didnt care about freethrows. what happens when you have some1 who can dunk and fadeaway with no one can play defense on him, some1 who scores 100 in a game. kobe's 81 is more impressive than wilts 100
chitownmarc88 1 month ago
@chitownmarc88 Just an historical note. Although Wilt was a poor freethrow shooter, he hit 28 of 32 attempts from the freethrow line that night. They fouled the hell out of him many a night just like Shaq. Wil't great foul shooting that night, was the most important reason he hit 100 points. People tend to forget that.
tonycapt1 1 month ago
@chitownmarc88
I say Wilt's 100 is more impressive. It takes a whole lot of endurance and stamina for a 7 footer to pull that off. Imagine yourself as a guy that huge having to run up and down the court all night scoring. It's unheard of today. He was double and triple teamed and had people hacking away at him. Not that Wilt would ever shoot from long distance but he did it without a three point line also. There may be 7 footers today but none can move with Wilt's finesse.
jaranarm 1 month ago
@chitownmarc88 Kobe hit several 3 point shots, which in Wilt's day would have equated to 72 points, as there was no 3 point shot in the old days. Still, Kobe's 81 was impressive, as much as Wilt's 100.
tonycapt1 1 month ago
@chitownmarc88 I used to think the same thing until I saw a list of centers he played against and MANY were over 7ft these are just facts.Wilt was an all-American sprinter, had a 40+ inch vert, could bench over 500+ lb's, had a deadly fadeaway, stepback jumper, precise hook shot, smooth finger-rolls & was a great passer. No big man today could match his athleticism or skill-set. He would DOMINATE today and be the MVP EASY. If Kevin Love is averaging 25ppg and 14rpg imagine what Wilt would do!
chiladin 1 month ago
Lots has been said regarding this Wilt posting. No generation can discard Wilt's greatness or they simply don't understand basketball history. Babe Ruth changed baseball, the same way Wilt changed basketball. Is there more athleticism in todays game, absolutely, but todays players were bread above the rim, but there is no way they could outshoot the likes of Oscar Robertson or Jerry West shot for shot. I get tired of watching the game revolve around a 3 point shot that most shoot at 30%.
tonycapt1 1 month ago
same shot.. different game
SuckMyDick928 1 month ago
This music is very relaxing. It's a calming change from the myriad of hip hop played on other basketball videos. Goes great with the legendary skill of wilt.
KhMErTRiAd 1 month ago
Wilt and Gail goodrich barely talked about on nba tv or any media what the fuck its like world b free never emntioned and rik barry.
bootiack 2 months ago
wilt clearly better than jordan or kobe, now vs bird pistol walton is big question and hek russel was epic with 11 rings in 13 years, means 2 years russel didnt win title in his career wow
bootiack 2 months ago
Look folks, all you have to see at the 7:18 mark is Wilt Skying over Kareem, and taking the rebound away from behind him, and then watch as he proceeds to posterize him. That was Wilt at the end of His career! So for all you out there who thinks Wilt couldn't play today, I have news for you, in his prime, he would destroy every center in today's game period. I saw him play, as well as today's players, and anyone who did not see him, should not minimize his greatness, because you missed out...
tonycapt1 2 months ago
Wilt was one of the most athletically gifted men who ever ran the court. Plus, his physical strength was really greater than most people realized. When he was determined--and that is the big issue: "When"--he was unstoppable. Fifty-five rebounds in one game--against Bill Russell?!
MDLOP8 2 months ago
It's absolutely scary how Wilt would perform in today's game. If he wore today's sneakers he'd stand 7'3". Add to this his crazy agility, lasting endurance, endless sprint, strength, passing game, and vertical jump and you've got a monster. Just look how quick and effortless he gets off the ground for a guy his size.
bordertown 2 months ago
WOW,I am 27 so he was way before my time and i new he was dominant (obviously) but i thought he was one of those post players(kinda like dwight) where they(his team mates) would all just get him the ball under the basket and he would simply jump half a foot and dunk it,but dude had some finesse moves, he was pretty awesome with the sweet fadeaways and finger rolls even some pretty cool assist and weird looking layups...RESPECT
comerunwithmig 2 months ago 2
100 points a game.. well stats dun lie..
repsejnil 2 months ago
He looks so awkward shooting ot there. I bet if he played in present time he would have trouble making a starting lineup
Alexanderky22 2 months ago
@Alexanderky22 i highly doubt it seeing as nowadays guys 7 foot or over are rather hard to come by let alone one who can shoot a fader,think about it dude hes nearly like a kevin durant not as mobile but with todays training who knows.
comerunwithmig 2 months ago
@comerunwithmig I agree with you in that it is hard to come by a legit 7 footer now a days and also how modern day training would definitley help this guy out. I disagree in comparing him at all to kevin durant. And my argument is not that he would contribute to an nba team now a days it is just that he would not be dropping 30 plus points a game and scoring a 100 points on anyone. I would say he would be a decent player off the bench on a modern day team
Alexanderky22 2 months ago
@Alexanderky22 Off The bench! What center today is going to stop him? He would Run Howard off the court in his prime. He blocked Kareem's skyhooks in the twi-light of his career, so who in the paint is going to threaten him today? I saw him play, and believe me, he wasn't fiction, and was as good as advertised. No player in any era, was as totally dominating of the game as Wilt. Do you think Kevin Love is one of those modern day players who can stop him? I rest my case. RIP WILT!
tonycapt1 2 months ago
@tonycapt1 I can name 5 centers right now who would have no problem stopping wilt chamberlin. Number one is D Howard. The most physically gifted player of all time, 2 Tyson Chandler 3. Javalle McGee 4. Deandre Jordan. I don't see him bullying either of these guys down low which is where he got most all his points. It is 2012 man. Players are bigger stronger and faster than players back in the 1960's. It is just the reality
Alexanderky22 1 month ago
@Alexanderky22 The only one of them who has a chance against wilt is dwight and thats only because he's athletic. Wilt was a monster, he scored 62 points against bill russell, the greatest defender of all time. He also got 55 rebounds against him. Its no contest.
Big2297E 1 month ago
@Big2297E I disagree man. I have watched all the bill russel highlights as well as wilt chamnberlin highlights and the guys they are both going against are just not even close to the skill of nba players in todays game. Half of those guys in the 60's couldn't even dunk let alone get above the rim. Todays athletes against both russel and chamberlin would be a totally different story then those guys playing the players of the 60's. Thats all I am trying to convey
Alexanderky22 1 month ago
@Alexanderky22 Well a lot of people don't know this but wilt was very athletic, he had a massive standing jump. That's one of the reasons he could block Kareem's sky hook. He was also strong being able to pick up players with one hand.
Big2297E 1 month ago
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@Alexanderky22 I used to think the same thing until I saw a list of centers he played against and MANY were over 7ft these are just facts.Wilt was an all-American sprinter, had a 40+ inch vert, could bench over 500+ lb's, had a deadly fadeaway, stepback jumper, precise hook shot, smooth finger-rolls & was a great passer. No big man today could match his athleticism or skill-set. He would DOMINATE today and be the MVP EASY. If Kevin Love is averaging 25ppg and 14rpg imagine what Wilt would do!
chiladin 1 month ago
@Alexanderky22 You have got to be kidding. In Wilt's day you could hand check the offensive player and not get a foul. Today's game you can't touch the player. I would love to see these guys try and stop Wilt, and they can't touch him! He would have a field day in the paint. You must be young, because Wilt played in canvas flat souled sneakers, I would love to see him play with the high tech $500 pro-line shoes that these guys wear to give themselves advantages the old-timers never had.
tonycapt1 1 month ago
@tonycapt1 I guess we will have to agree to disagree man. I am going purely off of video I have seen of wilt and the players wilt was playing against other than bill russel. These guys he is dunking on back in the 60's would never see an nba floor in todays game. And about the sneakers I don't think that would play too big of a difference haha but I may be wrong. And yes I am a young guy at only 20 so I may be a little biased to todays modern game. You make good points though buddy
Alexanderky22 1 month ago
@Alexanderky22 I understand your taste for the players today,as they are great athletes. You also must understand that as great as Dwight Howard is, he never dominated the game like Wilt. We should not diminish past greatness, or put down today's stars. One can also argue that there are plenty of stiffs out there playing today as well. However, as long as you recognize the past greats for what they were and what they meant in the evolution of the game, that's all I can ask. Be well.
tonycapt1 1 month ago
@tonycapt1 Very well said. Take it easy man
Alexanderky22 1 month ago
Kareem wasn't that impressive either...Sure, for his era he was...But looking at his highlights and watching basketball towards the tail end of his career, I'm not that impressed by anything except his longevity. His sky hook was unstoppable, but once you've seen one you've seen them all. 1 trick pony.
chrisx2k6 2 months ago
no point in arguing. stop comparing players from different eras. wilt, jordan, bird johnson they were all great. there were other basketball rules 30 years ago different now, different managers, players you name it.
chain1978 2 months ago
The big link
Wilt-Kareem-Hakeem-Shaq-Dwight.
Old Wilt on a bum knee, did great against a young Kareem. An old Kareem did great against a young Hakeem. Hakeem, did great against shaq. And we all know what prime shaq would have done against Dwight. Their is no argument, Wilt would dominate today.
jongib369 2 months ago
How do people not catch on to what hes going to do lol
PowerRang3r 2 months ago
@PowerRang3r His opponents played him often back than. Defenders prob knew how he would score at least some of the plays. It didn't matter. He ALWAYS got points when that was his role - no one person can slow him and even full team sagging zones in the NCAA looked useless. W/e his role was, he did it so supremely well that he shattered records and set new ones that will never be broken. When his PPG dropped in his career it was literally by his choice as he swtiched roles - setting diff records
dantheman9758 2 months ago
brian scalabrine score more
TheRacistApricot 2 months ago
Wow, what a great video. I've always wondered how great Wilt was, as he was just before my time. I was really into basketball in the late 70's / early 80's, so my favorite centers were Kareem, Moses Malone, "The Dream" (Olajuwon), Walton, Ewing, and Shaq. I always heard how great Wilt was, but after seeing this, there is absolutely NO comparison. He shot fadeaway's like Jordan, and he was a 7'1" center! The only guy who came close to that kind of agility was Olajuwon. Wilt was BY FAR the best.
theatlantean3 2 months ago 4
he never use his left hand to shot
zoomkobeVI 3 months ago
Wilt is banking his fall a way shot over kareem. No one today would stop that shot. Shaq would have had difficulty with him. I hope the younger generation appreciates him, as he truly is the Babe Ruth of Basketball, and there may never be another like him.
tonycapt1 3 months ago
To mjordanis number1 (Addendum) I almost forgot if you're looking for perfection Wilt also has one statistic that is perfect. He has never fouled out of an NBA game even though his average playing time exceeds the normal 40 minutes.
Reggie1010101 3 months ago
In answer to mjordanisnumber1, I define my "greatest player of all time as Wilt because of the legacy he leaves behind. Firstly, as regards to championships; they are won by teams not individules. 2nd Statisticaly I go by NBA leaders not team leaders I don't even want to go into his #;s. 3rd. has MJ changed the face of the game? Wilt did, the extra 18" on either side of the foul lane, (3 sec zone) wasexpanded to keep him away from the basket . No one is perfect but Wilt is closer to it than MJ.
Reggie1010101 3 months ago
@Reggie1010101 Those are GREAT accomplishments! Do NOT get me wrong.
BUT, you are missing a KEY weakness that prevents me from Putting wilt as the greatest. His Free throws. Thats a HUGE weakness.
mjordanisnumber1 1 month ago
The greatest basketball player of all time, (notice I didn't say center). I'm glad I saw this, it reminds me when my friends and I went to see him play we called any effort to stop this man the :"just get away defense". In other words, when he has the ball, just get away, no use trying to stop him, get back on offense try to score before he comes around to defense. Also, when you're 7'1"+ a verticle leap of 48 to 52" and exceptionally coordinated on top of that you have a basketball paragon.
Reggie1010101 3 months ago
@Reggie1010101 That depends on what your definition of the greatest player.
My greatest player is someone who is complete and has NO weaknesses. Someone with individual talent and who can also win championships.
Let's face it, Wilt's shooting was questionable(Especially free throws) and his clutch play could be called into question as well.
I can say Wilt was the most dominant, Russell was the greatest winner,
but Jordan combines BOTH with NO weaknesses. He's the greatest.
mjordanisnumber1 3 months ago
@mjordanisnumber1 Jordan was a Guard and he never led the league in assists. Wilt was a center and average 8.6 apg during the 67-68 season. There isn't any NBA Player with no weaknesses,Lebron James and Larry bird average more apg than Jordan. Yea Wilt was a bad free throw shooter but find another weekness in him. Where talking about an individual player not team, Russell and Jordan just where in better teams. If anybody is closest to having no weaknesses is Wilt, and two tittles is not bad.
MrTarasco69 3 months ago
@MrTarasco69 Please! In MJ's era, to lead in assists, you needed 14-16 asts as an AVG!
NOT 8.6, But that's still a great accomplishment for a big man.
Lebron and Bird have NEVER had a season of 30 pts, 8 rebs, and 8 asts. MJ was all- around as well.
But with BETTER lockdown defense, and Team defense.
That's a BIG weakness my friend. Like Shaq, he will be a hinderance in the last minutes when he's most needed!
MJ had NO weaknesses. He lead his team in EVERY category at one point.
mjordanisnumber1 3 months ago
@mjordanisnumber1 In Wilt's era the assists were counted diferently . Back then the assist only counted if you shoot to ball imediatly when you caught the ball . If you made a few steps after catching the ball it wasnt assist anymore . So the assists are inflated in numbers today and in Jordans era too . You do not know what you are talking about .
garioldwin 3 months ago
@garioldwin Yes, I'm sure they did. There were also many other differences, which make it hard to compare,
but NO doubt, Wilt was the most dominant player ever, but the Best, in my opinion, has to have NO weaknesses and be able to win and be clutch.
Its questionable whether Wilt had that.
mjordanisnumber1 3 months ago
@mjordanisnumber1 nah buddy I hear you but lotta guys that saw Chamberlain got a different view.
Wilt & MJ are tied at 30.1 ppg on their career avg which is best in history.... but while MJ can point to that with great pride, Wilt STOPPED SCORING half way through his career. When he got teammates who could score, he started playing true center.
And Wilt has 22.9 rebounds per game CAREER also far better than anyone else.
MJ just couldn't do that. No way
stere0brain 2 months ago
@mjordanisnumber1 so this guy scored at the same stormin pace as MJ, he also rebounded better than anyone in history.
But when Chamberlain got lit up angry, NOBODY not bird, not bernard, not MJ, NOBODY could score like him, even when Wilt was 33, 34 years old.
Wilt's the greatest
stere0brain 2 months ago
"Wow what a great video". There's no doubt about whos the greatest player ever. If he wanted to he could have average 40 ppg for his career. He was also the best rebounder ever. As if that wasn't enough he led the league in assists one season and was the first player to shoot over 50% fg. He's the best ever, don't know why people say that Jordan is. I know they played in different eras but hes by far the best, the most dominant, most skilled player ever.
MrTarasco69 3 months ago
why is it that whenever someone posts a video of wilt chamberlain, there becomes a debate in the comments about how russell and jabbar had more rings? who cares?! Just let wilt rest in peace. and when russell or jabbar score 101 points in a game, let me know. nobody's better than wilt. #unstoppable
luxuriouscandy 3 months ago 5
@luxuriouscandy They DID... in my 2k12 :P
calvinandhobbesrocks 2 months ago
Bottom line, is Kareem playing the same # of games as Wilt, would not have scored as many points. He is not in Wilts league as a rebounder. I saw Wilt block ten Bucks shots in one game in the 72 playoffs, including 5 on Jabbar. His vertical leap is was second to none, and Kareem admits that. So don't tell me Kareem blocked more shots. Even as an old man in these video clips, you can see that when he wanted too, he could score at will on Kareem in the paint. I think most would agree!!!
tank3ful 4 months ago
@tank3ful /watch?v=3BKEgX5E_E4 Undeniable proof.
dantheman9758 3 months ago
Videos like this are SO needed. I'm 34 and started watching the NBA in the mid-late 80's. It had been over a decade since Wilt had retired, and until a few years ago, before I started studying the real history of the NBA myself, as opposed to listening to people my age who never saw the 60's, I thought that Wilt would just stand in the paint and dunk over a bunch of slow, unathletic 6'6" white guys. Now I know better. Wilt was extremely skilled and faced some serious competiton.
professorlip 4 months ago
Kareem wasn't even close to a prime Wilt dude smh. Sky hook was blocked TWICE IN A ROW by a 34-35 year old Wilt. Smh. Kareem is arguably the 2nd greatest center of all time, but better than Wilt? That's blasphemy. You should have more points if you play 20 seasons for one. Who averaged more? Wilt. Who had a higher RPG? Wilt. Nash has more mvp's than Kobe so what? Championships are a team achievement btw.
kobeandjordan2324 4 months ago
This is for anyone who wants to see even a glimpse of the damage a young Wilt Chamberlain could do throughout one basketball game check out my video below. These are still not 50ppg stats, and it isn't even NBA - its NCAA, but in this game you get to see the glimpses of his scary athleticism and plays. I used all the footage from a 1957 KU vs SF tournament game
/watch?v=kB43A-ODuLc
dantheman9758 4 months ago
nice choice for the music!
tiamat58 4 months ago
and all his turnaround hsots were to the left, being right handed, makes sense though cuz ima lefty and turn to the right
lalomex1123 4 months ago
he shot one handed.!, jaja damn and he dint really need to jump because his relase is soo high no one could block it
lalomex1123 4 months ago
@stnd456 Off the court, yah, on the court he did a lot more ;p
dantheman9758 5 months ago
kobe is jordan and wilt together
toodamlazy408 5 months ago
CONTEST THE SHOT !!!!! DANG RUSSEL
swagger1930 5 months ago
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Russell was obsessed with winning? No he wasn't he had loaded units! 8, count em, 8 hall of famers he played with. Jordan, Jabbar, Magic, Bird, Malone, Barkley, West, Shaq, Bryant, Doc, can't say they played almost 10 Hall of Famers in their career. Wilt didn't make players better? The yr after he averaged 50 they said he shot too much so what does he do? The next season he leads league in asst. Wilt destroyed Russell. He AVERAGED 30/30 against him. Russell had better units. Period.
chltwn32 5 months ago
what a great tribute video! wilt's finger roll move was a thing of grace and beauty. and all those wonderful bank shots. the complete player: scoring, rebounding, blocking shots, and a great passing center who even led the league in assists one year. and you never see him bulling his way in the paint, busting people out of the way with his incredible strength and speed: wilt played with finesse and style. for those in doubt about his greatness, read kareem's open letter to scottie pippen!
yusufu9 5 months ago 10
@yusufu9 ...kareem doesnt have a damn clue what he is talking about....thats the same kareem that dissed wilt in his book...he is simply jealous of michael jordan and players who overshadow him....and wilt went for stats,which cheapens them....wilt even admitted to trying to lead the nba in assists,and his teammate billy cunningham said he passed to catch and shoot players to do it...footage clearly shows wilt doesnt even compare to shaq,especially in the skill department
shaqpopcorn34 4 months ago
@shaqpopcorn34 Wait Shaq is better, because Wilt wanted to be the best. The media complained about how wilt being selfish, so he go out n make his teammates better, by leading assist. Your taking his will to be the best, and usong it against him thats crazy. I feel as if Wilt and Shaq dominated their poistions too easy. If Wilt played today he would put up the same numbers, plus he is superfreak, how many centers ran track,longjumped. Theonly thing shaq has over wilt is playoffs numbers.
TheMinnie45 4 months ago
@TheMinnie45 the guy is a troll. he thinks 50.4 ppg is unimpressive numbers for a season, in his mind shaq scored better even tho he never got to 30 ppg
stere0brain 4 months ago