Who was better wilt or Jordan?

Jordan scored 16,596 points in his first seven seasons for a 32.6 points per game average. But if you divide those numbers you see who was really the better scorer. 21,486 points divided by 25,526 minutes for Wilt equals . 842 points per minute (remember he played 47 minutes a night).
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Is Jordan better than Wilt Chamberlain?

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.
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Who was better than Wilt?

Russell won more NBA MVP awards than Chamberlain — five to four. While Russell was always crowned the ultimate team player — and deservedly so — Chamberlain — who once averaged 50 points in a season and scored 100 points in game — was always seen as a great individual.
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Who was better Kareem or Wilt?

Kareem won rings at the age of 40 and 41, but lost in the finals at the age of 42). They actually both lost in the NBA finals in their final seasons. An in-his-prime Wilt would have destroyed Kareem with superior strength, leaping ability, and stamina—not to mention awesome offensive and defensive skills.
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Is Wilt stronger than 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.
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Why Wilt Chamberlain is Better than Jordan and Lebron



What was Michael Jordan's biggest fear?

Michael B. Jordan, in the new Rolling Stone, confesses one of his biggest fears is to be forgotten.
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Did Wilt ever foul out?

He averaged more than 48 minutes a game one season. He never fouled out in 1,045 games. He won four MVPs. (And don't forget his most prodigious feat: Wilt claimed in one of his books to have slept with more than 20,000 women.)
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Was Wilt better than 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.
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Why is Wilt better than Jordan?

Rebounding. Wilt Chamberlain is the all-time leader in rebounds with 23,924 while Michael Jordan only has 6,672. Wilt Chamberlain averaged 22.9 career RPG while Jordan averaged 6.2 RPG over his career.
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Why was Wilt so dominant?

He had enormous strength, stamina and agility. He would laugh at broadcasters nowadays who marvel at centers who "run the floor" as if this were something new. Wilt was doing that whenever he could in the 1950s at the University of Kansas. Then he played with the Harlem Globetrotters for the 1958-59 season.
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Where does Wilt rank all time?

9) Wilt Chamberlain

'The Big Dipper' is a 13x All Star, 7x scoring champion, 2x NBA champion, 10x All-NBA, 4x MVP, 11x rebounding champion, 1960 ROY, 2x All-Defensive, 1x Finals MVP and a Hall of Famer. He averaged 30.1 PPG, 22.9 RPG and shot 54% from the field in his 1045-game career.
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Did Wilt lose the 100 point game?

NBA.com takes a look back at the top moments that define the history of the NBA. 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.
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Who is the best goat in NBA?

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Most MVP awards: His six career MVP awards are the most for a player ever. He won three apiece with Bucks and Lakers. At No. 2, Bill Russell and Michael Jordan are tied with five each.
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Who was Michael Jordan's best duo?

Here are Michael Jordan's top 10 teammates from his time with the Bulls.
  • 04 8. John Paxson (1985-93) ...
  • 05 7. Steve Kerr (1995-98) ...
  • 06 6. B.J. Armstrong (1989-93, 1995) ...
  • 07 5. Toni Kukoc (1995-98) ...
  • 08 4. Ron Harper (1995-98) ...
  • 09 3. Horace Grant (1987-93) ...
  • 10 2. Dennis Rodman (1995-98) ...
  • 11 1. Scottie Pippen (1987-93, 1995-98)
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Is Jordan the best athlete of all time?

Michael Jordan is widely considered to be the greatest basketball player of all time. In fact, he's arguably one of the greatest athletes of all time. He was a four-time gold medalist with USA Basketball, including winning two Olympic golds, and was twice named the USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year.
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Who did Wilt Chamberlain fear the most?

Wilt Chamberlain is one of the most physically dominant players to ever grace the court in the NBA. The 7-foot-1, 275-pound center scored at will against anyone who dared to get in his way, but there was one man who struck fear in Chamberlain's eyes every time he entered the lane: Wes Unseld.
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What did Wilt Chamberlain died of?

Chamberlain deceased at 12:41 PM. The investigation revealed Mr. Chamberlain apparently died of natural causes. He was being treated by his Doctor for a cardiac condition.
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Who is better Kobe or Wilt Chamberlain?

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.
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Did Wilt have a 50 inch 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.
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Is Wilt a Hall of Famer?

He holds numerous NBA regular season records in scoring, rebounding, and durability categories; and blocks were not counted during his career. He was enshrined into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1978, and elected to the NBA's 35th, 50th, and 75th anniversary teams.
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How many times did Wilt score 70?

Only six players in the history of the league have scored 70 points or more, with Wilt Chamberlain accounting for six of the 11 total scoring outbursts.
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What was Jordan's weakness?

Michael Jordan was a very talented player and he accomplished a lot during his career. However, he had one major weakness which was his inability to shoot the three-point shot. This led to him losing many games in crucial moments and ultimately costing him championships.
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Who is Michael Jordan's biggest fan?

Jeffrey Harrison made headlines as the "number 1" Michael Jordan fan. But what MJ did was beyond the usual and surely changed Harrison's life for the better. Millions idolize basketball players, but for Jeffrey Harrison, Michael Jordan meant even more. Here's how MJ proved to everyone he's just as human as the others.
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Why is Jordan the greatest of all time?

By any calculation, Jordan is the greatest scorer the league has ever seen. He won a record 10 scoring titles, and boasted a career average of 30.1 points per game, the most in NBA history. Jordan was also among the greatest winners in NBA history.
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