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Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / October 2
YouTube Gold: Wilt Chamberlain Strength Stories 
People who grew up watching Shaquille O’ Neal or later Zion Williamson, have seen exceptionally strong players, but there is no comparison between either of those guys and Wilt Chamberlain.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / September 28
Shaquille O’Neal Cannot Defend Wilt Chamberlain Alone as NBA Champ Demands Answers
In today’s lifestyle, every claim asks for proof. It becomes even harder to convince a generation that lives online, records every moment, and sees history not in books, but in what they can scroll back to in their browser’s three-dot menu.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 25
Wilt Chamberlain’s NBA Finals game-worn jersey up for auction
Wilt Chamberlain’s Lakers jersey from the 1969 NBA Finals — when he faced off against Bill Russell and the Celtics for the final time — is headed to auction at Sotheby’s next week.
The 'Team USA men's basketball coaches' quiz
How many of the Team USA Men's Basketball coaches to represent the United States at the Olympics can you name?
NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 20
Gary Payton Reveals All-Time Five: A Mix Of Legends And Former Teammates
Gary Payton isn’t shy about who he thinks belongs on an all-time starting five. The Hall of Fame point guard recently revealed his dream lineup, slotting himself alongside some of the game's greatest legends.
The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history
Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.
Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / September 19
YouTube Gold: Darryl Dawkins Best Dunks
Believe it or not, there used to be a time when dunks were perfunctory. If you look back at old clips of Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell, they just put the ball over the rim and in the basket.
Wilt Chamberlain: Career retrospective
Let’s focus on the career of the legendary center who may or may not have had the greatest individual game in NBA history.
The 25 greatest debuts from NBA rookies
First impressions mean a lot, but fans usually give NBA rookies more than one game to prove themselves. It's natural to stumble out of the starting block, but sometimes, rookies absolutely go off their first time on an NBA court.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 27
Shaquille O'Neal Shares His List Of The Top 5 Centers Of All Time
Many great big men have stepped onto an NBA court over the years, and putting together an all-time top five list of them is no easy task. Shaquille O'Neal, one of the greatest centers of all time, was given that task on the Straight Game Podcast, and he went down an interesting route.
The 25 greatest second-round picks in NBA history
It's generally first-round picks who become stars in the NBA, and that makes sense: Teams draft promising players as soon as possible. Scouting and player evaluation are imperfect processes, though, and sometimes, a gem slips through the cracks, deeply enough to fall to the draft's second round.
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / August 8
Wilt Chamberlain Almost Joined Cavaliers in 1979, But the Contract Blew Away and That Was That
In February 1997, Wilt Chamberlain, then 60 years old, was one of the legendary figures honored during NBA All-Star Weekend in Cleveland, celebrating the league’s 50 greatest players. Reflecting back on his career and the state of the game, Chamberlain revealed that several NBA teams had tried to lure him out of retirement during the 1970s.
The 25 most eccentric NBA players of all time
The NBA has produced some memorable characters during its long and storied existence, but some were undoubtedly more peculiar than others. Here's our look at 25 that stand out -- for better or worse, listed in alphabetical order.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / July 30
'Wilt Chamberlain Punched Me And Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Ignored Me': NBA Veteran On First Meeting With Lakers Legends
Wilt Chamberlain and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar are two centers who have etched their names in NBA history books for their successes, most prominently with the Lakers.
NBA News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / July 23
Author Sheds Light On Two Often Questioned Wilt Chamberlain Feats
NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain is the holder of two of the most questionable marks in league history. There are claims of him scoring amazing feats on and off the court.
NBA News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / July 18
Sixers Legend Ranked Top 10 on NBA GOAT List
On Monday, Bleacher Report released its Top 100 NBA Players Ever list. B/R’s team of NBA experts, writers, and editors looked over average stats, awards, playoffs, championships, cultural impact, and overall greatness when finalizing the rankings.
Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 16
Kansas Basketball Great Wilt Chamberlain Named Top 10 NBA Player of All Time
When it comes to all-time basketball greats, there are few in history who stand taller than Wilt Chamberlain. He was – both literally and figuratively – a true giant of the game whose talent transcended his predecessors and changed the game of basketball forever.
Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 15
Kansas Basketball Great Wilt Chamberlain Named Top 10 NBA Player of All Time
When it comes to all-time basketball greats, there are few in history who stand taller than Wilt Chamberlain. He was – both literally and figuratively – a true giant of the game whose talent transcended his predecessors and changed the game of basketball forever.
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.
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 / 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 / July 21, 2024
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.
Sacramento Kings News / Yardbarker / March 26, 2024
Kings center sets consecutive double-double record (sort of)
He put up an 11-point, 13-rebound performance in Sacramento's 108-96 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. It was the 54th game in a row that he achieved double-digit totals in two statistical categories
Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / March 15, 2024
Watch: Mavs big man narrowly misses Wilt Chamberlain record
Daniel Gafford was a lucky bounce off the rim away from continuing his streak. Alas, it wasn't to be.
Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / March 14, 2024
Mavericks center has block party while chasing Wilt's record
Daniel Gafford is two baskets away from tying Wilt Chamberlain's record for consecutive made baskets. Wednesday night, he proved he could deny shots as well as he makes them.
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.
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