Can Wilt Chamberlain shoot threes?

Wilt Chamberlain Swishes 4 3-Point Hook Shots in a Row to Win a Bet. NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain would have turned 77 years old today. He holds 71 NBA records, 62 of them by himself, including most points in a game (100), most rebounds in a game (55) and most minutes per game in a season (48.53, thanks to overtime).

Did Wilt Chamberlain have a jumpshot?

What I want you to remember from this day on when people mention Wilt — who was the best athlete to ever step on a NBA court — is that he had a FADEAWAY JUMPER. Yes, the 7'1 center was not just overpowering smaller defenders and dunking on them; Wilt had an unstoppable fadeaway jump shot like Dirk.

Is Wilt Chamberlain good at shooting?

1. Wilt Chamberlain's stat line was insane, even beyond the 100 points. Chamberlain finished with 100 points on 36-of-63 shooting from the field (57.1 percent) and 28-of-32 shooting from the free throw line (87.5 percent).

Is there proof Wilt scored 100?

On March 2, 1962, Wilt Chamberlain set the NBA single-game scoring record by tallying 100 points for the Philadelphia Warriors in a 169-147 victory over the New York Knicks. Not 98 points, not 102, but a nice, round 100 — an imposing record set by a most imposing player.

Did Wilt Chamberlain have a quintuple double?

Back in 1968, Wilt Chamberlain put up a once-in-a-lifetime type performance as he recorded the only quintuple-double in NBA history.

Wilt Chamberlain swishes four 3-point range hook shots in a row!

Was Wilt really good?

tl;dr Wilt was so dominant in the 60s because 1) his skillset was perfect for the era; 2) he was a physical freak that outclassed his opposition in a way that would be impossible today and 3) he played in an era that made his stats look even better than they were.

Has Wilt ever made a 3?

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Did Shaquille O'Neal ever make a 3 point shot?

Shaquille O' Neal scores only one three-pointer in his career. Shaq attempted a total of 22 three-pointers in his 19 years-long professional basketball career, but only scored one. In the 1995-96 season, Shaq scored his first and only three-pointer against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Why is Wilt missing an arm?

Michael wasn't a very good player at his youth, so he created Wilt to help him out with his basketball skills. They were both unbeatable in the neighborhood, until a mean kid and his imaginary friend beat them mercifuless. Because of that one game, Wilt lost his arm and got a damaged eye.

Why didn t Wilt dunk more?

Wilt Chamberlain was reportedly so athletic that he did not need a running start to dunk from the free throw line. So, when at the charity stripe, 'Wilt the Stilt' would simply launch himself from the line to the basket and this would actually be counted as a made free throw.

Can you legally dunk a free throw?

In 1956, in response to reports that Wilt Chamberlain was able to dunk free throws, the NCAA established a rule requiring that free-throw shooters keep both feet behind the free-throw line during an attempt. The NBA later adopted this rule.

Why did Wilt stop shooting underhand?

There were no rational reasons for Wilt Chamberlain to stop shooting underhand free throws, as he wasn't ignorant to the positive results of the new approach. But despite knowing better, Chamberlain switched back to his old way of shooting. And for the rest of his basketball career, remained a poor free throw shooter.

Who invented the fadeaway?

Tracing the origins of the fadeaway can be tough. According to The Ringer, this shot has its origins in the early 50s or 60s when Oscar Robertson and Wilt Chamberlain took the court. But Jordan took it to the next level.

Who made the fadeaway shot?

Wilt Chamberlain was a famous pioneer of the fadeaway.

When was 3pt line added?

The N.B.A. introduced the 3-point shot in the 1979-80 season.

Has Yao Ming ever made a 3?

Yao Ming hit 2 three-pointers in his career.

How many 3 does Shaq have?

Throughout the course of his 19-year NBA career, O'Neal attempted 22 three-pointers. He made just one.

What was Wilt Chamberlain's vertical?

Basketball – Wilt Chamberlain (48 inches/1.22m) and Michael Jordan (46 inches/1.17m) Wilt “The Stilt” Chamberlain owns the highest vertical jump in NBA history, reaching a height of 48 inches.

Who is stronger 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.

Who is better Wilt Chamberlain or 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.

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.