You just don't think things like this are going to happen to people of his stature," West told a news conference. He had had some heart problems," West said. Chamberlain's sister, Barbara, told reporters at his home that when she saw him over the weekend, "he looked worse than I have ever seen him.
She said her brother had lost 50 pounds in the last few months and he attributed that to recent major dental surgery, which he described as the worst pain of his life. But it was his immense size and individual accomplishments that made Chamberlain stand out as the league's first giant.
Standing 7-foot-2 and possessing great coordination and athleticism for his size, Chamberlain was one of basketball's greatest "big men," and a nearly unstoppable offensive force. He eventually reached his full height of a staggering 7'1" tall. Many of his nicknames were derived from his stature. He hated being called "Wilt the Stilt," or "the Stilt," which came from a local reporter covering high school athletics.
But Chamberlain didn't mind "The Big Dipper," or "Dipper," a nickname given to him by friends because he had to duck his head when passing through a doorframe. When it came time for college, Chamberlain was sought after by many top college basketball teams. He chose to attend the University of Kansas, making his college basketball debut in with the Jayhawks, and leading the team to the NCAA finals in Continuing to excel, he made the all-America and all-conference teams the following season.
Leaving college in , Chamberlain had to wait a year before going pro due to NBA rules. He chose to spend the next season performing with the Harlem Globetrotters before landing a spot with the Philadelphia Warriors. In , Chamberlain played his first professional game in New York City against the Knicks, scoring 43 points.
Also during this season, Chamberlain began his rivalry with Celtics defensive star Bill Russell. The two were fierce competitors on the court, but they developed a friendship away from the game.
Chamberlain's most famous season, however, came in That March, he became the first NBA player to score points in a game, setting a league record for the highest number of points scored in a single game which he still holds today. Powered by. Totals Bold indicates league leader. Nonetheless, we can present Triple-Doubles since when rebounds became an official statistic. A small number may yet be unaccounted for but we're confident in the completeness of the list. Advanced Bold indicates league leader.
Playoffs Series. College Stats underline indicates incomplete record. Appearances on Leaderboards, Awards, and Honors. More Pages for Player. Full Site Menu Return to Top. In the News : L. James , K. Durant , J. Embiid , J. Harden , S. Paramedics pronounced Chamberlain dead at p. How much did Wilt Chamberlain lift? Wilt used to work out with the Terminator Arnold Schwarzenegger during the time when Arnold first came to the U.
Wilt got his bench press up to pounds. Shaq could only bench about , probably less now. What was the score when Wilt scored ? How many 40 point games did Wilt Chamberlain have? Was wilt the best ever? What was Wilt Chamberlain's vertical? He is the only man to have scored points in a single game.
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