Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player who has ever lived—even better than Wilt Chamberlain. Jordan tied Chamberlain's career record of ten scoring titles, including a record-tying seven in a row.

Who has better stats Wilt or Jordan?

Wilt played 25,526 total minutes for an astounding 47.0 minutes per game average! Jordan averaged 38.7 minutes per game (19,673 total minutes). Wilt scored 21,486 points in his first seven seasons for an average of 39.6 points per night.

Who is better Wilt or Kobe?

Kobe was able to score more points faster than Chamberlain because he's such a good outside shooter and had an opportunity to score more points per shot than Chamberlain did. The fact that Chamberlain scored 100 points without hitting a single three-pointer is so amazing that it becomes literally unbelievable.

Who is stronger Shaq or Wilt?

Wilt was definitely stronger than Shaq (although Shaq is a LOT heavier because he has a lot more fat than Wilt did). Shaq's excess fat has a negative affect on his stamina. Wilt averaged 46 minutes per game over the course of his career, and in 1962, Wilt only sat out EIGHT MINUTES of the ENTIRE SEASON.

Who is better Kareem or Wilt?

Kareem was a better all-around player, but Wilt was better defensively and on the boards. Kareem came thru in the clutch time after time after time. Wilt, not as much. Kareem, by virtue of his six rings and six regular season MVP awards, and his superior performances in the clutch.

Who is the best center ever?

Top 10 NBA Centers of All Time

• George Mikan.
• David "The Admiral" Robinson.
• Shaquille O'Neal.
• Moses Malone.
• Bill Russell.
• Hakeem "The Dream" Olajuwon.
• Wilt Chamberlain, "The Big Dipper"
• Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Who was better Wilt or Russell?

Wilt was the better player in the regular season, whereas Russell flourished in the playoffs. Wilt was non-existent in clutch or key situations, whereas Russell thrived in the intense situations. Wilt averaged 50 points a game in the 1961-62 season, that same season Russell was named the league's Most Valuable Player.

Who is strongest player in NBA?

1. Wilt Chamberlain. Yes, Wilt may come from a different era but he's arguably the strongest NBA player ever. At 7'1″ weighing 275 lbs, he had no opposition back then.

Is Wilt Chamberlain the greatest athlete of all time?

There is no doubt that Wilt was one of the greatest players ever to play the game of basketball. He was the only player the rules of the game were changed for. His dominance of his sport was overwhelming.

Who is the fastest NBA player of all time?

1. LeBron James, Miami Heat. LeBron James is without a doubt the fastest player in the NBA.

Who is better LeBron or wilt?

Points. Wilt finished his 14-year career with 31,419 points in 1,045 games played, good for a ridiculous 30.1 points-per-game average. While James will never touch that per-game figure, he will surpass Wilt and land in the top five of all-time NBA scorers if he can stay healthy.

Is Michael Jordan better than Bill Russell?

Jordan also has the highest scoring average of all-time but he is not greatest player ever and here is why. When you compare their numbers Jordan's are the more sexier by comparison: 30.1 points, 6.2 rebounds and 5.3 assists to Russell's 15.1 PPG, 22.5 rebounds and 4.3 assists.

Who blocked Kareem's skyhook?

At 7'7", Bol blocked the sky hook from behind Kareem as the ball bounced off the backboard. As Chick crowed (way back when...), "Chamberlain blocks it, what a play by Chamberlain!"

Who's the best athlete of all time?

Top 50 greatest athletes of all time

• Bo Jackson (American football and baseball)
• Jim Thorpe (athletics, American football, baseball and basketball)
• Babe Ruth (baseball)
• Michael Phelps (swimming)
• Usain Bolt (athletics)
• Wayne Gretzky (ice hockey)
• Muhammad Ali (boxing)
• Michael Jordan (basketball)

What was Wilt Chamberlain's best stats?

Among his records are several that are considered unbreakable, such as averaging 22.9 rebounds for a career or 50.4 points per game in a season, scoring 100 points or 55 rebounds in a single game, scoring 65 or more points 15 times, 50 or more points 118 times.

What was Wilt Chamberlain's best high jump?

As an avid track and field athlete, Chamberlain high jumped 6 feet, 6 inches, ran the 440 yards in 49.0 seconds and the 880 yards in 1:58.3, put the shot 53 feet, 4 inches, and long jumped 22 feet. According to Chamberlain, "basketball was king in Philadelphia", so he eventually turned to the sport.

Is LeBron the strongest NBA player?

As arguably the strongest overall player in the NBA, LeBron James is doing it all this season. He consistently shows off how strong he is on both ends of the court.

How strong is Wilt Chamberlain?

Chamberlain wasn't just the fastest player; he was also arguably the strongest player the NBA has ever seen. At his prime, he could bench more than 500 pounds and would do tricep extensions at 180 pounds. On top of his speed and strength, you can't forget about his stamina.

Did Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell play against each other?

Wilt Chamberlain was the most dominant player in NBA history. In head-to-head matchups vs. Russell, Chamberlain scored more points, grabbed more rebounds, passed for more assists...and lost more games. The 1961-62 season encapsulates their rivalry.

Who got the most ring in NBA?

Boston Celtics center Bill Russell holds the record for the most NBA championships won with 11 titles during his 13-year playing career. He won his first championship with the Boston Celtics in his rookie year.

Who was Wilt Chamberlain's best teammate?

Wilt Chamberlain Teammates

• Guy Rodgers.
• Jerry West.
• Al Attles.
• Chet Walker.
• Hal Greer.
• Gail Goodrich.
• Billy Cunningham.
• Paul Arizin.

Who is the greatest power forward?

The Best Power Forwards In NBA History: All-Time Rankings

• #1. Tim Duncan.
• #2. Karl Malone.
• #3. Kevin Garnett.
• #4. Dirk Nowitzki.
• #5. Giannis Antetokounmpo.
• #6. Charles Barkley.
• #7. Bob Pettit.
• #8. Elvin Hayes.

Who is the best power forward?

20 greatest power forwards ever: The HoopsHype list

1. Tim Duncan. Top accolades: Five NBA titles, three Finals MVPs, two MVPs, 10 All-NBA 1st Team selections, eight All-Defensive 1st Team selections. ...
2. Karl Malone. ...
3. Kevin Garnett. ...
4. Dirk Nowitzki. ...
5. Giannis Antetokounmpo. ...
6. Charles Barkley. ...
7. Bob Pettit. ...
8. Elvin Hayes.

Who's the best point guard of all time?

Without further ado, let's see who they are!

1. Magic Johnson. 3⃣2⃣ Points.
2. Oscar Robertson. Happy 83rd birthday to the "Big O", HOF guard Oscar Robertson, 11-24-38: ...
3. Stephen Curry. ...
4. John Stockton. ...
5. Isiah Thomas. ...
6. 6. Walt Frazier. ...
7. Bob Cousy. ...
8. Steve Nash. ...