Top Five Reasons Why You Can't Blame Wilt Chamberlain part 1.avi

ESPN Classic -- Top Five Reasons Why You Can't Blame Wilt Chamberlain for losing to Bill Russell

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[chrisuncleahmad]

In the 1960s, if you were not a Celtic fan, it was not easy being a basketball fan.

The perception seemed to be 'Wake me up when Bill Russell doesn't win for a change.'

[Trackball816]

I wish this series would be released on DVD, or at least put on ESPN's website for viewing. Full episodes, not just clips.

[AxonMoses]

@EjkoUSC

Agreed, I dont really think it was Chamberlain's work ethic, he was always in shape. I think it was mostly just his focus. He was at his best when he was agressively defending the paint and being a facilitator. In other words, Wilt was at his best when he was imitating Russell. Thing is he was more focused on breaking records, which doesnt always go together with winning (see MJ's 37 PPG season).

[EjkoUSC]

@AxonMoses Chamberlain was genetically engineered to play hoops. Like many who seem genetically commissioned to play basketball (Shaq) he might have lacked a certain edge and work ethic that a guy like Russell NEEDED to have. Russell had a lot more attitude and edge and was more intimidating cause he had to be. Shaq was great but most would say that his generally stubborn refusal to improve on his weaknesses prevented him from being The Greatest Center.

[EjkoUSC]

@josiptauber Well yeah but thats alot of explaining to do for the layman. Haha. Shoulda played through it all MJ, now look at you wallowing in regret and lost time despite your accomplishments. If he played those extra 4.5 years he'd have tied if not surpassed Kareem in MVPs and titles. Tied if not surpassed Pettit in All Star MVP's and scored more career points than Karl Malone at least (making him second place). Hear that Kobe? Play. Till. You. Drop.

[josiptauber]

@EjkoUSC Jordan Actually played 1984-1993 1995-1998 and 2001-2003

[EjkoUSC]

@ASmooveGuy Dude your numbers are way off. Jordan's career was 1984-2003. Bird was 1979-1992, Barkley was 1984-2000, Shaq was 1992-2011. Dr. J played in the NBA from 1976-1987. I'm not sure who you were calling an idiot but you'd better lay off cause you don't know shit as anyone can see.

[chltwn32]

@ASmooveGuy Read, if u can, the comment again. I said "Jodan, Jabbar, Magic, Malone, Barkley, West, Doc, Bryant, and Shaq never PLAYED with 8 hall of famers in their careers" like Russell did in that 9 yr span from 60-69. Not once did I say any of those guys played with Russell, like you're implying. Take a second and READ the comment again. I won't stoop to your immature level with insults I only deal in facts. For the record Shaq was a rook in 92 Barkley and Jordan were rooks in 84'.

[nick09490]

Red Auerbach AND Chick Hearn on the same video. You know this is hella old lol

[GotAnEyedea]

@AxonMoses I still think it's only slight if at all. the fact that this ridiculous program even had to be made tells me who is better