He was interested in world affairs, sometimes he'd call me up late at night and discuss philosophy. "[205] In a 1999 interview shortly before his death, he regretted not having explained the sexual climate at the time of his escapades and warned other men who admired him for it, with the closing words from the chapter of the same book: "With all of you men out there who think that having a thousand different ladies is pretty cool, I have learned in my life I've found out that having one woman a thousand different times is much more satisfying. Wilt Chamberlain of the San Francisco Warriors shoots the ball during the team's first game in S.F. [10] According to Chamberlain, that was the time that people started calling him a loser. He was tired of being double-teamed, or even triple-teamed, and of teams coming down on him with hard personal fouls. "He was always a person that I viewed as being bigger than life in more ways than one. [10] He was listed as 7ft 1in (2.16m) tall and 258 pounds. This is a great loss." [62] Because Chamberlain played in overtime games, he averaged more minutes per game than the regulation 48 and would have reached the 3,890-minute mark if he had not been ejected in one game after picking up a second technical foul with eight minutes left to play.[66]. [183], The on-court rivalry between Chamberlain and his arch nemesis Bill Russell is cited as one of the greatest of all time. "We've lost a giant of a man in every sense of the word. - 76ers owner Pat Croce. [118] Although Chamberlain lost, he was lauded for holding his own against MVP Alcindor, who was not only 10 years younger but healthy. Former teammate Billy Cunningham remarked The NBA Guide reads like Wilt's personal diary. We had many battles with Wilt. Learn more about managing a memorial . Associated Press. [142], Starting in the 1970s, he formed Wilt's Athletic Club, a track and field club in southern California,[143] coached by then UCLA assistant coach Bob Kersee in the early days of his career. [79], In the 196465 NBA season, the NBA widened the lane from 12 feet to 16 feet especially because of centers like Chamberlain. [62] Despite his individual success, the Warriors lost 49 of their 80 games and missed the playoffs. Outwardly, Schayes defended him as "excused from practice", while his teammates knew the truth and were much less forgiving. Here is the paragraph most often cited: " Wilt is not a one-sport man, either. Known as "Wilt the Stilt" and "The Big Dipper," the 7-foot-1 Chamberlain starred in the NBA from 1959 through 1973, when he played for the Philadelphia (later the San Francisco) Warriors, the 76ers and the Lakers. He won seven scoring, eleven rebounding, nine durability, and nine field goal percentage titles; and he once led the league in assists. It was a record-breaking night for Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard, as he netted 71 points in a stunning 131-114 win over the Houston Rockets. Bookmark. Wilt Chamberlain attends Martin Luther King Jr. funeral via Facebook. [43] At that time, the NBA did not accept players until after their college graduating class had been completed; he decided to play for the Harlem Globetrotters in 1958 for a sum of $50,000,[10][12][g] The team enjoyed a sold-out tour of the Soviet Union in 1959. He was one of 11 children of Olivia and William Chamberlain. [158], Chamberlain is holder of numerous official NBA all-time records. But it wasn't until after Chamberlain's 1999 funeral that Cherry read about the terminally ill granddaughter of Philadelphia Warriors player Paul Arizin. [92] In Game 6, the Warriors were trailing 123122 with 15 seconds left. He eventually reached his full height of a staggering 7'1" tall. Four thousand, one hundred twenty-four. He also never fouled out of a game; and is the only player in NBA history to average at least 30 points and 20 rebounds per game in a season, a feat he accomplished seven times. With his playing career behind him, a career that saw Kareem Abdul-Jabbar score an NBA-record 38,387 points, he released an autobiography, "Giant Steps", in 1990 and torched Wilt Chamberlain. The Warriors entered the 1960 NBA playoffs and beat the Syracuse Nationals, setting up a meeting versus the Eastern Division champions, the Celtics. - Announcer Chick Hearn, who broadcast all of the Lakers games when Chamberlain played for them. Chamberlain suffered a knee injury that limited him to only one matchup with the Bucks in 1969-70, so fans were eager to see a rematch between big men in the Nov. 20 . [4], Chamberlain was 6ft 11in (2.11m) when he entered Philadelphia's Overbrook High School. After the Knicks finished off the game with a late flourish led by Phil Jackson and Earl Monroe, Chamberlain made a dunk with one second left, which turned out to be the last play of his NBA career. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Particularly, Chamberlain was lauded for his performance in Game 6, which the Lakers won 104100 after trailing by 10 points in the fourth quarter; Chamberlain scored 24 points and 22 rebounds, played all 48 minutes, and outsprinted the younger Bucks center on several late Lakers fast breaks. There is a problem with your email/password. - NBA Commissioner David Stern. Disgusted by being smothered by the zone defenses, Chamberlain left Kansas the next year and joined the Globetrotters. After leading Overbrook to three public school championships and two all-city titles, Chamberlain became one of the most recruited players ever with over 200 colleges interested. One of the Most underrated Gentlemen of the 20The Century A Man of Big Integrity. He had remained active after his NBA career and was considered an outstanding volleyball player. [83], In the final minute, Chamberlain hit two clutch free throws and slam dunked on Russell, bringing Boston's lead down to 110109 with five seconds left. Drag images here or select from your computer for Wilt Chamberlain memorial. [200], Although Chamberlain was shy and insecure as a teenager, he became well known for his womanizing when he was an adult. Reportedly, Chamberlain once broke Kerr's toe with a slam dunk. That March, he became the first NBA player to score 100 points in a game, setting a league record for the highest number of points scored in a single game (which he still holds today). He was the only NBA player to score 4,000 points in a season, set NBA single-game records for most points (100), most consecutive field goals (18) and most rebounds (55). "We've lost a giant of a man in every sense of the word," NBA commissioner David Stern said. The press called it an even matchup in all positions, even at center, where Russell was expected to give Chamberlain a tough battle. His success near the basket led to the widening of the lane, offensive goaltending rules, and it being illegal to inbound over the backboard. [145], Even far beyond his playing days, Chamberlain was a very fit person. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. The Celtics prevented a sweep by winning Game 4 with a 121117 victory. Wilt Chamberlain was inducted to the Hall of Fame as a Player in 1979 . Assuming Wilt Chamberlain was indeed sexually active from the age of 15 all the way until when The View From Above was published in 1991, that provides a time frame of 40 years to sleep with 20,000 different women. After rupturing his Achilles tendon, perennial captain Baylor retired, leaving a void Chamberlain filled. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? - Former Boston Celtics coach Red Auerbach. By doing this, he won Chamberlain's respect. Despite the Sixers' injury woes, coach Hannum was confident to "take the Celtics in less than seven games", and he referenced the age of the Celtics, a team built around Russell and Jones, both 34. [112] During the ninth game, he had a serious knee injury, suffering a total rupture of the patellar tendon at the base of his right kneecap,[113] and he missed the next several months before appearing in the final three games of the 82-game regular season, the first season in which he failed to reach 20 rebounds per game. There was a strong link between the two. By this time, several aspects of his game were already developed, such as his finger roll, his fadeaway jump shot which he could also make as a bank shot, his passing, and his shot-blocking. Welcome to 15261 Antelo Place in the Los Angeles community of Bel-Air. While Chamberlain was from Philadelphia, this was the new name of the relocated Syracuse Nationals, a former rival. [5] Among others, UCLA offered Chamberlain the opportunity to become a movie star, the University of Pennsylvania wanted to buy him diamonds, and Chamberlain's coach at Overbrook, Cecil Mosenson, was even offered a coaching position if he could persuade him. He grew 4 inches in three months when he was 15, and was 6-11 when he entered Philadelphia's Overbrook High School. "[86] In Game 3, he scored 31 points and 27 rebounds for the road win. He had no interest in basketball but was participated in track and field instead. [i] In comparison, the previous top earner was Bob Cousy of the Celtics with $25,000, the same figure Eddie Gottlieb used to buy the Warriors franchise in 1952. [c] Red Auerbach, the coach of the Boston Celtics, was also athletic director of the summer basketball league at Kutscher's. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He tried coaching for a time, and was a popular pitchman for commercials. Detroit Eastern High, then located on the corner of Mack Avenue and East Grand Boulevard, won three consecutive Public School League basketball city championships from 1959-1961. [88] Greer, who was considered a consummate professional and often clashed with him because of his attitude, spoke positively of the new Chamberlain: "You knew in a minute the Big Fella [Chamberlain] was ready to go and everybody would follow."[88]. [8] According to ESPN journalist Hal Bock, Chamberlain was "scary, flat-out frightening before he came along, very few players at the center position possessed his level of athleticism, stature, and stamina. [186] Russell's Celtics won seven of eight playoff series against Chamberlain's Warriors, 76ers, and Lakers teams, and went 5737 against them in the regular season and 2920 in the playoffs. 5 in ESPN's list of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team,[180] and No. [114], In Game 6, Chamberlain scored 45 points, grabbed 27 rebounds, and almost single-handedly equalized the series in a 135113 Lakers win, and with Reed out, the Knicks seemed doomed prior to Game 7 in New York City;[114] however, the hero of that Game 7 was Reed, who famously hobbled up court, scored the first four points, and inspired his team to one of the most famous playoff upsets of all time. [84] For the fifth time in seven years, Russell's team deprived Chamberlain of the title. Initially, Sharman wanted Chamberlain and West to share this duty, but West declined, stating he was injury-prone and wanted to solely concentrate on the game. Among the members of the team were Florence Griffith before she set the world records in the 100 meters and 200 meters, three-time world champion Greg Foster,[144] and future Olympic Gold medalists Andre Phillips, Alice Brown, and Jeanette Bolden. [151] According to those close to him, he eventually began taking medication for his heart troubles. [40] In two seasons at KU, he averaged 29.9 points and 18.3 rebounds per game, while totaling 1,433 points and 877 rebounds,[9] and led Kansas to one Big Seven championship. The only other player to break the 3,000-point barrier is. "[137] The players were split on Chamberlain, who was seen as competent but often indifferent and more occupied with promotion of his autobiography Wilt: Just Like Any Other 7-Foot Black Millionaire Who Lives Next Door than with coaching. "[38] KU won 7365 in overtime, after which police had to escort the Jayhawks out. Quigg made his two foul shots to put the Tar Heels up 5453. [114], In the 197071 NBA season, the Lakers made a notable move by signing future Hall-of-Fame guard Gail Goodrich, who came back from the Suns after playing for the Lakers until 1968. [184] The 1969 NBA Finals is arguably the biggest stain on Chamberlain's career, as supporters of Chamberlain held Russell won more only because he had better teammates; however, in this finals, Chamberlain's team was favored and lost. . Meanwhile, Russell averaged 15.1 points (44.0 FG%, 56.1 FT%), 22.5 rebounds and 4.3 assists in 42.3 . Millions of high-quality images, video, and music options are waiting for you. Cherry comments that Chamberlain, who always thought of himself as the best player of all time, should have been outspoken enough to demand the ball. Leaving college in 1958, Chamberlain had to wait a year before going pro due to NBA rules. [14] The Panthers comfortably won the Public League title after again beating Northeast in a game in which Chamberlain scored 40 points, and later won the city title by defeating South Catholic 7450. [69][70] In later years, Chamberlain was criticized for averaging 50 points but not winning a title. August 21, 1936 - October 12, 1999 Bel Aire, California | Age 63 Basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain dies at 63 . "[92] The team has been ranked as one of the best in NBA history. He was writing a screenplay about his life. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. In a career spanning 14 years, he . Standing at 6'11" tall at the time, Chamberlain physically dominated other players. In the third overtime, the Tar Heels scored two consecutive baskets, but Chamberlain executed a three-point play, leaving KU trailing 5251. [45], On October 24, 1959, Chamberlain made his NBA debut, starting for the Philadelphia Warriors. [s] The 76ers had the best record in the league for the third straight season. [56] Chamberlain broke eight NBA records, and he was named both Rookie of the Year and MVP that season. Professional Basketball Player, Coach. [114] The Lakers lost 107100 in what was called one of the greatest comebacks in NBA Finals history. In his first NBA season, Chamberlain averaged 37.6 points and 27 rebounds, convincingly breaking the previous regular-season records as a rookie. [132], The 197273 NBA season was to be Chamberlain's last, although he did not know this at the time. We love you. [111] Van Breda Kolff was perceived as "pig-headed" for benching Chamberlain and soon resigned as Lakers coach. [q] The team also featured an All-Rookie forward Billy Cunningham in the new sixth man role. "When I started to play with him, he helped make me a better player. October 12, 1999 / 6:33 PM / CBS/AP. [10][m] Chamberlain once again broke the 2,000-rebound barrier with 2,052. RIP, October 11, 2020 | Jefferson, LA | Neighbor. He did not care for the Sixers' coach Dolph Schayes because in his view Schayes had made several disrespectful remarks when they were rival players. When Chamberlain died in 1999, Chamberlain's nephew stated that Russell was the second person to whom he was ordered to break the news. His performance led Kansas to an insurmountable lead, and he rested on the bench for the final 3:45 remaining in the game. [142] As a testament to his importance, the IVA All-Star game was televised only because Chamberlain also played in it; he rose to the challenge and was named the game's MVP. [38] It is considered one of the sport's greatest games. Add to your scrapbook. In 1978, he was elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and was selected to the NBA 50th Anniversary All-Time Team in 1996. In the scuffle, Chamberlain injured his hand, and Philadelphia lost the next two games. He happened to make a living playing basketball but he was more than that. Coach Hannum once suggested he shoot his famous fadeaway jumper as a free throw, but Chamberlain feared drawing more attention to his one great failing. [204], In response to public backlash regarding his promiscuity, Chamberlain later emphasized that "the point of using the number was to show that sex was a great part of my life as basketball was a great part of my life. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. based on information from your browser. Kevin Anderson. Wilt Chamberlain. "[196] Los Angeles Times columnist David Shaw alleged that Chamberlain was "rude and sexist toward his own date, as he usually was", during a dinner with Shaw and his wife; he added that at one point Chamberlain left the table to get the phone number of an attractive woman at a nearby table. [185] Chamberlain was named All-NBA First Team seven times to Russell's three, but Russell was named the NBA MVPthen selected by players and not the pressfive times against Chamberlain's four. " - Boston Celtics great and Hall of Famer Tom Heinsohn. In the first game, the Jayhawks played the all-white SMU Mustangs, and KU player John Parker later said: "The crowd was brutal. In his 50.4 points per game season, it was 35.3%. As Chamberlain's sister refused to provide DNA evidence for testing, Levi's claim is not conclusive. [5] 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. "[47], After losing Baylor to an Achilles tendon rupture that effectively ended his career, and especially after losing West after a knee injury, the handicapped Lakers were seen as underdogs in the playoffs against the Milwaukee Bucks of Alcindor, freshly crowned MVP, and the veteran Hall-of-Fame guard Robertson, whom they faced in the Western Conference Finals. Wynnewood 's Robert Cherry came along six years after Wilt Chamberlain, both in the classroom and on the court at Overbook High School. [38], Chamberlain was named first-team All-American. He made it! Wilt was the guy you talked about - he and Bill Russell. August 21, 1936 - October 12, 1999 Bel Aire, California . He dominated his sport like almost no one else." [137] Chamberlain claimed that at least part of the reason for leaving the Lakers was that he believed he had the right to renegotiate his contract after winning the 1971-72 NBA championship, and was upset that the Lakers did not contact him until September 1972, and in the meantime were trying to acquire UCLA star center Bill Walton, who ultimately decided to return to school for the 1972-73 season. [42] Frank Deford of ESPN said that Chamberlain was caught in a no-win situation: "If you win, everybody says, 'Well, look at him, he's that big.' In high school and college, he was Mr. Basketball USA, NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player in 1957, and twice consensus first-team All-American in 1957 and 1958. / CBS/AP. As a Pistons rookie in the 1970-71 season, Lanier shared time at center with Otto Moore. [149] Chamberlain played a villainous warrior and counterpart of Arnold Schwarzenegger in the 1984 film Conan the Destroyer. The 15-round bout would have taken place on July 26, 1971, in the Houston Astrodome. Rare Photos of Wilt Chamberlain. Chamberlain, the 7-foot-1 center who once scored 100 points in a game and whose grace and power made him one of the elite athletes in any sport . In 1978, he was part of the franchise's only NBA title and. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Sixers forward Walker testified that on several occasions, players had to pull Chamberlain and Hannum apart to prevent a fistfight. Pejoratively calling the new recruit "The Load", he later complained that Chamberlain was egotistical, never respected him, too often slacked off in practice, and focused too much on his own statistics. Please reset your password. At 7-foot-1, 275 pounds, Chamberlain is the most athletically-gifted center to put on a uniform and may be the best . [35], Chamberlain's prospects of playing under Allen ended when the coach turned 70 shortly after and retired in accordance with KU regulations. Chamberlain, who is largely considered one of the greatest NBA players of all time, died of congestive heart failure at 63 on October 12, 1999, following years of heart trouble and deteriorating . Jones. Please try again later. Also during this season, Chamberlain began his rivalry with Celtics defensive star .css-47aoac{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-thickness:0.0625rem;text-decoration-color:inherit;text-underline-offset:0.25rem;color:#A00000;-webkit-transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;}.css-47aoac:hover{color:#595959;text-decoration-color:border-link-body-hover;}Bill Russell. And for a damn good reason. Wilt Chamberlain's sister, Barbara O. Lewis, second from right, and her husband, Elzie, right, are in town this weekend for the KU games along with former . He disliked the ones that portrayed his height negatively, such as "Wilt the Stilt" and "Goliath". 1999 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. [61], Chamberlain surpassed his rookie season statistics, as he averaged 38.4 points and 27.2 rebounds per game. [13] In that game, West Catholic quadruple-teamed Chamberlain the entire game, and despite his 29 points, the Panthers lost 5442. As a result of his style of play change, Chamberlain averaged a career-low 24.1 points and took only 14% of the team's shots,[r] but was extremely efficient with a record-breaking .683 field goal accuracy. Wilt Chamberlain, one of the most dominant players in the history of basketball and the only player to score 100 points in an NBA game, died Tuesday at 63, a Los Angeles Lakers spokesman said. After that I play defense and get the ball off the boards. A system error has occurred. He was the most dominating center - the best center to ever play in the NBA." [132] In that game, he fell on his right hand and was said to have sprained it but it was actually broken. display: block; Search above to list available cemeteries. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. He is a person that will always be one of our favorite, favorite people. He scored 31,419 points during his career, averaging 30.1 points for his career. My Sincerest condolences for your loss. In response, Chamberlain had everybody put all the pens in the middle of the floor and stepped on them. [62] His efficiency that season was reflected by a streak of 35 consecutive made field goals over the course of four games in February. Cherry notes that there was a certain tension within the team, as Greer was the formerly undisputed leader and was not willing to give up his authority, and Jackson, a talented center, was now forced to play power forward because Chamberlain occupied the center spot; however, as the season progressed, the three began to mesh better. His career average was only two fouls per game despite having averaged 45.8 minutes per game over his career. "[158], Several NBA players and officials were saddened at the loss of a player they remembered as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. [80], Statistically, Chamberlain was again outstanding, posting 34.7 points and 22.9 rebounds per game overall for the season. Best Known For: Wilt Chamberlain was the first NBA player to score more than 30,000 cumulative points over his career, and the first and only player to score 100 points in a single game. He had four sisters and two brothers . [210], During most of his NBA career, Chamberlain was good friends with Bill Russell. If you lose, everybody says, 'How could he lose, a guy that size? Of all the numbers associated with Wilt Chamberlain's eventful, incredible 63 years, that number 4,124 is among the most significant. That was how the 20,000 number came into existence. Wilt Chamberlain claimed that he slept with 20,000 women. Please enter your email and password to sign in. [86] In Game 5, Chamberlain scored 46 points and grabbed 34 rebounds, but the Celtics won the game 120112 and the series. When Greer attempted to inbound the ball to Walker, John Havlicek stole it to preserve the Celtics' lead. All players are generally judged by the number of championships they won. "[9] It was also in this period of his life when his three lifelong nicknames "Wilt the Stilt", "Goliath", and his favorite, "The Big Dipper", were born. The 210-pound Lemon later recounted how Chamberlain was "the strongest athlete who ever lived". Jackson forced a jump ball on the rebound, and the Sixers won the championship. Basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain, one of the greatest centers to ever play the game, has died at the age of 63, his friends and former teammates said on Tuesday. Club", "In 112 Career Games, Wilt Chamberlain Averaged 8.8 Blocks Per Game. [f], In Chamberlain's junior season of 195758, the Jayhawks' matches were even more frustrating for him. Chamberlain, who stayed active after his career as a long-distance runner, was hospitalized with an irregular heart beat in 1992. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? [202][203] According to his contemporary Rod Roddewig, Chamberlain documented his love life using a Day-Timer. He had five seasons where he committed less than two fouls per game, with a career-low of 1.5 fouls during the 1962 season, in which he also averaged 50.4 points per game. This video details the death of basketball player Wilt Chamberlain! Chamberlain, who never fouled out in a 1,205 regular-season and playoff games, holds the record for career rebounding with 23,924. [62] It was the ninth time that Chamberlain would lead the league in field goal percentage. Wilt Chamberlain. Despite that superhero-like player statistic, though, Chamberlain who died in Los Angeles in 1999 from a heart attack at the age of 63 was only human. As he was coming close to the first real loss of his career, Russell said: "Right now, he (Wilt) is playing like me [to win]. Sharman introduced morning shoot-arounds, in which the perennial latecomer Chamberlain regularly participated, in contrast to earlier years with Schayes, and transformed him into a defensive-minded, low-scoring post defender in the mold of his old rival Russell. Red Kerr set a pick on Sam Jones to free Chet Walker. LOS ANGELES -- The claim was so shocking as to be unbelievable: Wilt Chamberlain said he had sex with 20,000 women. [62] On March 18, 1968, in a 158128 victory against the Los Angeles Lakers,[97] Chamberlain reportedly had a quintuple-double with 53 points, 32 rebounds, 14 assists, 24 blocks, and 11 steals. The Sixers charged their way to a then-record 6813 season, including a record 464 start. On October 12, 1999, Chamberlain died at age63 at his home in Bel Air. The revelation made him fodder for comedians and turned the NBA Hall of Famer into a reference for sexual braggadocio. The Sixers won the first two games, with Chamberlain and Greer taking credit for defense and clutch shooting, respectively, but San Francisco won two of the next three games, so Philadelphia was up 32 prior to Game 6. In 19601961, when Chamberlain averaged 50.4 points per game, he said that Boston did not rely on Russell's scoring, and he could concentrate on defense and rebounding. He chose to attend the University of Kansas, making his college basketball debut in 1956 with the Jayhawks, and leading the team to the NCAA finals in 1957. He led the Christian Street YMCA to the title in the national YMCA tournament in High Point, North Carolina, beating the local favorite and defending champion High Point team 8579. [62] He later acknowledged that he was a "psycho case" in this matter. Auerbach spotted Chamberlain there and had him play one-on-one against University of Kansas (KU) standout and national champion B. H. Born, elected the NCAA Most Outstanding Player in 1953. In January 1998, Chamberlain made his first official visit to Kansas since his college career ended. For his part, Ali refused to be intimidated at this potentially formidable opponent and instead played psychological games to weaken Chamberlain's confidence with public boasts of "Timber!" U svojoj petnaestogodinjoj karijeri ostvario je mnoge uspjehe. [3] However, according to Chamberlain, "basketball was king in Philadelphia", so he eventually turned to the sport in 7th grade. Gary Pomerantz investigated the . Wilton Norman Chamberlain ( / tembrln /; August 21, 1936 - October 12, 1999) was an American professional basketball player who played at the center position. He led his team into the playoffs 13 times, winning two world championships. In Game 4, the shorthanded Lakers were no match for New York. Chamberlain was a standout player at Overbrook High School in Philadelphia. In his first game against the Kansas varsity - freshmen weren't allowed to compete against other teams then - he scored 50 points before a packed Allen Fieldhouse crowd of more than 15,000. He is also the only one to average 50 points in a season, or to gather 55 rebounds in a game. Weve updated the security on the site. [62] In one particular game, Chamberlain blocked a dunk attempt by Baltimore Bullets player Gus Johnson so hard that he dislocated Johnson's shoulder. Wilt was a great performer and a great athlete." "[43], Despite some reluctance, after the trade, Chamberlain found himself on a promising Sixers team that included veteran shooting guard Hal Greer, a future Hall-of-Famer, and talented role players in point guard Larry Costello, small forward Chet Walker, and centers Johnny "Red" Kerr and Lucious Jackson. 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