Who is better Wilt or Kareem?

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 was stronger Wilt or Kareem?

Kareem did well statistically against Wilt, and admitted that he did in fact play harder against Wilt than he did against anyone else. Kareem simply explained that if he didn't play extra hard against Chamberlain, "Wilt would have destroyed me" (even at his age).

Who was better than Wilt?

Jordan led the league in scoring 10 times and capitalized on it for 6 titles in six finals with six finals mvp's. Jordan finished right above Wilt as the greatest scorer ever, for an entire career, because Wilt had to stop scoring to win a title, and Jordan didn't have to stop scoring to win a title.

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.

Is Shaq better than 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 was better Russell or Wilt?

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.

Did Bill Russell ever play against Kareem?

#2 Bill Russell vs Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - No matchups against each other, Russell retired months before Abdul-Jabbar's debut.

Did Wilt play against Bill Russell?

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.

Is LeBron better than Kareem?

James finished the game with 38 points for 36,937 in his career and now trails only legendary center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the all-time list. Abdul-Jabbar has been the NBA's scoring king since 1984 and finished his 20-year career with 38,387 points.

Who blocked the skyhook?

At 7'7", Bol blocked the sky hook from behind Kareem as the ball bounced off the backboard.

What percentage of Skyhooks did Kareem make?

Kareem was a 56 percent shooter for his career and had only one season -- his last, in 1988-89 -- in which he failed to make at least half of his shots.

How good was Kareem Abdul-Jabbar?

Kareem Abdul Jabbar has the highest college career scoring average at 26.4 ppg, the highest season scoring average at 29.0 ppg, scored the most points in a college game, 61, and holds numerous other Ncaa individual records. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the most accomplished and greatest college basketball player.

What age did Wilt retire?

Wilt was such a basketball force that many believed that he could play at the highest level, even years after his retirement. This belief almost realized in 1986, 13 years after he retired when he was 51 years old.

What did Wilt Chamberlain average against Bill?

Wilt Chamberlain averaged 30.0 points, 28.2 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 94 games versus Bill Russell in his career.

Who was better Wilt Chamberlain or Michael Jordan?

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.

Is Bill Russell better than Kobe Bryant?

Kobe is miles ahead of Russell in the scoring department. Kobe's career scoring average is 25.3 points per game, while Russell averaged a not-so-mind-blowing 15.1 ppg. But it's Russell's outrageous defense and crazy rebounding that lifts him above Kobe as the better player.

Who was better Chamberlain or Russell?

Wilt Chamberlain might be the single greatest statistical phenom in NBA history, as he holds records for most points in a single game (100) and most rebounds in a single game (50). Bill Russell holds the record of most NBA titles in NBA history with 11 and is often regarded as the greatest winner in team sports.

Who is the strongest NBA player?

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.

How much could Shaq bench press?

In your prime, how much could you bench-press? My max was 475. I'm up to 415 now.

Who is the best SG of all time?

We continue here with who we consider to be the best shooting guards who ever played basketball, led off by our GOAT selection: Michael Jordan.

1. Michael Jordan. ...
2. Kobe Bryant. ...
3. Dwyane Wade. ...
4. Allen Iverson. ...
5. James Harden. ...
6. Clyde Drexler. ...
7. George Gervin. ...
8. Reggie Miller.