Who is better Kareem or Wilt?

In the 1972 season, Kareem outscored Wilt 201-70 in their five regular season games. In the six 1972 playoff games, Kareem outscored Wilt 202-67, but Wilt out-rebounded Jabbar and played better defense (i.e. shutting down the middle) when it counted.

Who was better than Wilt?

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 is better Wilt or Shaq?

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.

Is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar the best ever?

The greatest basketball player of all-time is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and there should be no argument about it. *He won three NCAA championships at UCLA and only lost two games while winning 88 over those years. *He was the NCAA Player of the Year as both a sophomore and senior (Elvin Hayes won it in between).

Did Wilt play Kareem?

Wilt Chamberlain dominated over a young Kareem Abdul Jabbar in the 1972 WCF with a performance for the ages. Kareem Abdul Jabbar had always idolized Wilt Chamberlain as a kid. He wanted to play like Wilt, be just like him. To Kareem's surprise, Wilt became friends with him when he was 17.

Prime Wilt vs Prime Kareem: Who's Better?

Who was Kareem biggest rival?

10: Kareem Abdul Jabbar vs Elvin Hayes. The date was January 20, 1968. In the first regular season college basketball game to be nationally televised, the Houston Cougars were taking on the UCLA Bruins. At the time, UCLA had won 47 straight games over two and a half seasons.

What was Kareems best game?

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar scored his most points in a game versus the Celtics on December 10, 1971, with 55 points.

Who is statistically the best NBA player ever?

1. Michael Jordan. Michael Jordan is widely known as the game's greatest player—and for good reason. "MJ" accomplished everything possible in the game, piling up on the stats and awards.

Who can bench the most in the NBA?

The development of Dwight Howard

From the earliest days of his career, Howard was known for his strength. He used to bench press as much as 365 pounds.

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.

Could Wilt Chamberlain beat Michael Jordan?

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 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.

How many Hall of Famers did Wilt play against?

Chamberlain played in 29 post-season series in his career, and in the process, he faced a HOF starting center in 19 of them (Russell in eight; Thurmond in three; Reed in two; Kareem in two; Bellamy, in two; Lucas in one; and borderline HOFer, Wayne Embry in one.)

Can LeBron pass Kareem?

Games needed to pass Abdul-Jabbar: 49

James will enter the 2022-23 season projecting to need 49 games to pass Abdul-Jabbar's record. In 2021-22, the Lakers' 49th team game came on Jan. 27. Because he missed time due to injury, James didn't play his 49th game until March 13.

Was Kareem Abdul-Jabbar nice?

His opportunities were limited despite the success he enjoyed during his playing days. During his playing years, Abdul-Jabbar had developed a reputation for being introverted and sullen. He was often unfriendly with the media.

Who scored 100 points in an NBA game?

Sixty years ago, on March 2, 1962, Philadelphia Warriors superstar Wilt Chamberlain poured in 100 points to set the NBA single-game record. Chamberlain's 100-point game is historic, setting a record that will likely never be broken.

What was MJ's highest scoring game?

The single-game playoff scoring record belongs to Michael Jordan, who put up 63 points in Game 2 of the 1986 Eastern Conference first round against Boston. Jordan's record-setting night wasn't enough for the Chicago Bulls to win the game, falling 135-131 in overtime.

Who was better Bill Russell or Wilt Chamberlain?

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 had the great rivalry in NBA history?

The Celtics Lakers rivalry has everything and is everything. The two biggest sports towns - both polar opposites to each other - both met each other in the Finals the most of all matchups. You can really tell the entire history of the league, just by looking at their all-time players.

What centers played against Kareem?

In his magnificent career, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar faced off against no less than a dozen hall of fame centers. From Wilt Chamberlain to Nate Thurmond, to Willis Reed, to Wes Unseld, to Dave Cowens, to Bob Lanier, to Bob McAdoo, to Moses Malone, to Artis Gilmore, to Hakeem Olajuwon, to Patrick Ewing.