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Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / July 15
YouTube Gold: The Final Chapter Of The Russell-Chamberlain Rivalry 
An epic concludes with another Boston championship For most of his NBA career, Bill Russell reigned supreme. In 1967 however, the Philadelphia 76ers took out the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
NBA News / The SportsRush / July 9
'Call Me a Loser': Wilt Chamberlain Explained Why He’d Pick Up Bill Russell From the Airport
Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain might have sold a lot of seats every time they played against each other, but if the pair were ever asked, they’d admit their intense rivalry was just public perception.
Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / July 4
YouTube Gold: Comically Bad Free Throws
Seriously, watch this later on the 4th, especially if you’re going to have a beer. In a podcast a few years ago, Rick Barry unloaded on Wilt Chamberlain for his dreadful free throw shooting.
The 'Teammates with at least 30 points in an NBA Finals game' quiz
How many of the 23 sets of teammates to score at least 30 points apiece in an NBA Finals game since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976 can you name in six minutes?
Boston Celtics News / The SportsRush / June 26
Celtics Legend Gushes Over Wilt Chamberlain Being The 'Only' Star To Have Blocked Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s Sky Hook
The term “GOAT” gets thrown around a lot in sports, especially in the NBA. Ask any player or fan from any era, and they’ll likely choose the man who defined their generation.
NBA News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / June 21
Eight-Time NBA All-Star Completely Discredits Will Chamberlain
Ex-NBA player Dwight Howard recently became the second Orlando Magic star to question the legend of Wilt Chamberlain. Howard questioned some of the claims of Chamberlain during an appearance on the PBD podcast.
Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / June 20
YouTube Gold: The Next Great One On The Horizon?
This kid is immensely promising This is very rare in basketball but every so often, someone comes along at a young age who people start talking about. The first guy like that was Wilt Chamberlain, who awed even in high school.
Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / June 19
YouTube Gold: Wilt Chamberlain’s First Championship Season
Chamberlain completely changed the way he played in 1966-67 and it brought his team a title. The rivalry between Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain defined the NBA from 1959 to 1969, when Russell retired.
Boston Celtics News / The SportsRush / June 18
Celtics Icon Refused To Believe Wilt Chamberlain’s 100 Point Game Until Paul Pierce’s Near Improbable 2001 Feat Against New Jersey
One of the NBA’s biggest mysteries, which, according to the history books, is very real, is Wilt Chamberlain’s supposed 100-point game. Its authenticity has been debated for years, largely due to the lack of concrete evidence in the form of video footage.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 23
Tyrese Haliburton wasn't the first player to celebrate early in the playoffs
When Tyrese Haliburton hit a shot to send Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals to overtime, he thought it was a game-winner. He celebrated accordingly — and mistakenly.
NBA News / The SportsRush / May 12
'Could’ve Scored More Than 100 Easily': Recalling Kobe Bryant’s Iconic 62-Point Game, Lakers Legend Claims Wilt Chamberlain’s Record Was Achievable
Kobe Bryant is most iconic for his remarkable 81-point performance against the Toronto Raptors in 2006. The high-octane scoring outburst remains the second-highest single-game scoring total in NBA history.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 9
History shows it's possible Cavaliers and Celtics can bounce back
The Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics are in trouble after losing their first two playoff games at home. It's tough to come back in that situation, but six teams have previously done it.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / May 8
Michael Jordan’s Former Bulls Teammate Claims LeBron James Isn’t Better Than Kobe Bryant, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Or Wilt Chamberlain
One of Michael Jordan‘s former Chicago Bulls teammates doesn’t think Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is better than Kobe Bryant, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar or Wilt Chamberlain. Stacey King, who won three championships with Jordan in the ’90s, strongly said that James is not the GOAT. “What you are doing in 20 years, MJ did in 13,” King said.
Denver Nuggets News / Fastbreak on SI / May 5
Nikola Jokic Moves Ahead Of Wilt Chamberlain On All-Time NBA Playoff List
On Monday night, the Denver Nuggets are playing the Oklahoma City Thunder (in Oklahoma) for Game 1 of their second-round playoff series. Nikola Jokic had 22 points, 15 rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block while shooting 10/17 from the field in his first 26 minutes of playing time.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fastbreak on SI / April 28
Lakers Star LeBron James Moved Ahead Of Wilt Chamberlain On All-Time NBA List
On Sunday, the Los Angeles Lakers played the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center. The Lakers lost Game 4 by a score of 116-113 to fall down 3-1 in the series.
NBA News / Basketball Network / December 5
'He will learn more from our old pros than they will from him' - Former NBA head coach wasn't sold on rookie Wilt Chamberlain
About a third of the way into his 1959-60 NBA rookie season, Wilt Chamberlain was already making headlines. In fact, the young big man's performance was so extraordinary that Sports Illustrated hailed it as one of the best ever seen from a rookie in any sport.
NBA News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / December 4
Legendary Wilt Chamberlain Was "In Awe" During First Meeting With This NBA Great
Wilt Chamberlain was rarely amazed at the presence of someone. He was, after all, a larger than life figure during his playing and post-NBA days as an actor.
NBA News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / October 25
Longtime NBA writer says Wilt Chamberlain Has Most "Consequential" Photo In History
A book was recently published that highlighted the top 100 photos in NBA history. The book, titled Basketball: The Impossible Collection, featured an essay by longtime NBA writer Howard Beck of The Ringer.
NBA News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / July 21
Remember That Time Wilt Chamberlain Was Scheduled To Fight Muhammad Ali?
Wilt Chamberlain was arguably the most dominant NBA player of his time. He was a physical specimen unlike any other. He once dropped 100 points in a single game and is the only player to average 50 points in a season.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / July 8, 2024
John Stockton Says One Of Jordan, LeBron, And Bryant Is Not Even A Top 5 Player Of All Time
John Stockton recently appeared on The Huddle, where the age-old question of who is the greatest ever came up once again. Stockton was asked if Michael Jordan, LeBron James, or Kobe Bryant is the GOAT, and not only did he refuse to pick one of the three, but added one of them wouldn't even make his top five.
New York Knicks News / Fadeaway World / May 1, 2024
Knicks Legend Walt Frazier Says Wilt Chamberlain Is The GOAT Over Michael Jordan
Walt Frazier's bold assertion that Wilt Chamberlain is the greatest basketball player of all time over Michael Jordan has sparked intense debate among fans and players alike.
Indiana Pacers News / Hardwood Heroics / April 26, 2024
Indiana Pacers: Pascal Siakam Achieves Insane Wilt Chamberlain Feat That Hasn’t Been Done Since 1967
The Indiana Pacers made good of their word to be much better in Game 2, as they defeated the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday to even the series to one game apiece, giving them all the momentum when they head back home for Games 3 and 4.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 5, 2024
This Day In Lakers History: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Passes Wilt Chamberlain To Become All-Time Leading Scorer
There are many records in NBA history that have long been considered untouchable. For the longest time, one of those records was Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar scoring the most points in NBA history.
Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / January 26, 2024
Mavericks star Luka Doncic pays homage to Wilt Chamberlain following 73-point game
Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic dropped 73 points on the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night and then paid homage to Wilt Chamberlain's famous "100" photo.
Philadelphia 76ers News / Yardbarker / December 15, 2023
76ers' Joel Embiid passes Hall of Famer, improves MVP case in win over Pistons
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is playing basketball at another level right now. And that's saying something given that he's the reigning MVP.
Philadelphia 76ers News / Yardbarker / November 9, 2023
76ers' Joel Embiid equals the great Wilt Chamberlain in statement win over Celtics
Reigning MVP Joel Embiid is off to a massive start to the 2023-24 season and might have 76ers fans saying, "James Who?"
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