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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 franchise assist leaders' quiz
How many of the career leaders in assists for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / August 26
YouTube Gold: Six Players Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Truly Respected 
Over an incredible 20-year career, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar did battle with many of the greats of the game. In the beginning of his career, he was defined by his rivalry with Wilt Chamberlain.
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Bullets Forever / August 20
Part Two: Could Chamberlain Have Averaged Nearly Nine Blocks a Game?
Yes, I’m still writing about Wilt Chamberlain and blocked shots. It’s the offseason, which is the time to dig into esoteric stuff like this. We’ll return to regularly scheduled Statistical Doppelganger Machine articles soon.
NBA News / Bullets Forever / August 19
Legend Meets Data: Could Chamberlain Have Averaged Nearly Nine Blocks a Game?
In the comments of my last article Wilt Chamberlain’s name came up, along with the stat nugget that Chamberlain averaged 8.8 blocks per game over a stretch of 112 tracked games in the last 1960s.
When Quentin Tarantino Confessed His Mother Dated Wilt Chamberlain
From living with three single women as a child to walking red carpets all over the globe, the Inglorious Basterds director Quentin Tarantino has had a rather colorful life.
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.
Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / August 6
YouTube Gold: Red Auerbach On Bill Russell And Wilt Chamberlain
In the 1960’s, the NBA was largely defined by the rivalry between Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain. Chamberlain was seen as the better athlete while
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.
NBA News / The SportsRush / July 31
'Do Not Loosen Up Around Wilt Chamberlain': John Salley Was Warned About Lakers Legend Before Getting Hit By Him
Wilt Chamberlain is an NBA icon surrounded by mystique. The Big Dipper is famous for several records, including his legendary 100-point game. But the stories about Wilt aren’t limited to what he did on the court.
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 / Fadeaway World / July 19
Wilt Chamberlain Once Told Michael Jordan: They Changed The Rules To Stop Me... They Changed Them To Help You
During the 1997 NBA All-Star Game luncheon, a legendary moment unfolded between two of the greatest basketball players ever: Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan.
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 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 / 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 / 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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