Why do people considered Wilt the greatest?
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Wilt was just bigger, better, and stronger than just about anyone back then.  They just fed him the ball and no one could stop him (other than maybe Bill Russell).\n\nThe guy also claimed to have slept with like a bazillion women.  It sounds like he did more scoring off the court than on.
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B/C He was the MOST ELECTRIFYING MAN IN SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT!!!!!
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There have been many greats like Wilt Chamberlain, but many peeps will undoubtedly say Jordan. But you can't forget Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Dr. J, Larry Bird, "Sir" Charles Barkley, Ervin "Magic" Johnson, Shaq...but Jordan is King
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Because the great players set a standard. Once a standard, or high water mark is set, that is the goal to achieve. So therefore that is the cause for comparisons.\nThen the newer great players names will also be mentioned in the future along with the greats. One day players like Tom Brady, Kobe Bryant, etc will be on the list.
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To the poster who said Jordan had six inches on Oscar Robertson...\n\nRobertson was 6'5" , Jordan was 6'6".\n\nTo the person who said Wilt played at a time when Centers did 75% of the scoring.... where did you get THAT percentage??\n\nWilt averaged 30 ppg over his career... if 75% of the scoring was done by centers, that can only mean that his teams averaged 40 points per game, of which he scored 30, or 75%.... what numbers are you looking at??\n\nTo the same poster:  You said that Jordan "just had this thing that when he shot it the ball always went in the hoop."\n\nThere are a total of 95 players in NBA history who shot better than 50% from the field. Jordan is NOT among those 95 players.  So I don't think his shots went 'in the hoop' as much as you think they did... \n\nYou've spent too much time watching Sportcenter and not nearly enough time watching basketball (I'll grant you that SportsCenter probably didn't show Jordan missing any shots, which is why you probably thought that every shot he took went in).\n\nShould someone who's considered to be the greatest player of all time (Jordan) be among the 100 best shooters in league history? Not if you're Michael Jordan... doesn't matter how lousy your percentage was, you're still the greatest!! LOL\n\n\n\nRussell was better than Jordan... and so was Wilt... and so was Kareem.\n\nWilt was the most talented player ever. Jordan's scoring average was 5/100th of a point higher than Wilt's, but that's because Jordan shot a lot more.... I've pointed this out before, but M J took more that 1,000 more shots than Chamberlain over the course of their careers, despite the fact that Wilt played almost 7,000 MORE minutes than M.J., which as GOT to make Jordan the greatest ball hog of all time, but that's about the only thing he was ever best at.\n\nWilt averaged 46 minutes per game over his career, easily the most durable player in league history, by far. Wilt is the only player to average MORE than 48 minutes a game during a season (because he sat out only 6 minutes all year, but played many more minutes of overtime).\n\nIn Wilt, you're talking about a guy who scored 30-40% more points than Jordan (at their peaks), had twice as many rebounds as Dennis Rodman, and was no worse than the 2nd best defensive player of all time, and he might have been THE best.  He also led the league in assists, a feat never accomplished by anyone other than a guard (Jordan, of course, would never even consider leading the league in a thing like assists).\n\nUnless they're going to have a free-throw contest, Wilt would dominate Jordan in every category, even passing, since Jordan never led the league in assists, and never even came close to so doing (he finished 8th in assists one year, big deal).\n\nWilt also never played against high school kids while in the NBA, as Jordan did.
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I believe Wilt Chamberlain had a higher vertical leap than Spud.
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Michael Jordan, hands down. No one person has ever or ever will have the talent the MJ has. Not downing Wilt, but he was 6 inches taller than everyone else in the NBA. If we get a 7'8" guy with power, he would dominate. Not because of skill...because of size.
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It is the greatest show because it does not need to justify itself as the greatest show. \nThe comedy is always fresh, the satire always the right punch. And it's still enterataining after all these years? How many shows can claim to do that? MASH was good but was out of steam by the time it got over. Seinfeld was always good but 13 is greater than 7 so Simpsons win!!
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Walter Payton was the greatest player of All-Time.  The man was fearless as a running back.  He helped lead his team to a Super Bowl, but most of all he changed many peoples lives through his love for people.  You should read his book, "Never Die Easy".  Then you'll know what kind of impact he made on and off the field.
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Without a shadow of a doubt he is the best player in the world at the moment.Every aspect of his game is so solid and his leadership qualities are the stuff of legend.There are more skillful players.But none better.
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I think most people respect Babe Ruth more than Hank Aaron.  Not only because Ruth is white, but he is a truly monster.  He hit far homeruns, he produces homeruns very frequently (only McGuire and Bonds have better at-bat ratio, but you know...).  He was even a great pitcher.  Anyway, Babe Ruth is a special player, special in many ways.  Ask people about greatest hitter in the history, Babe Ruth would get most of the votes.  Hank Aaron probably would get less votes than Willy Mays, or Micky Mentles.
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Final stats were 36 of 63 (57%) shooting from the field and 28(!) of 32 (88%) from the foul line. He did in fact pull down 25 rebounds in that game. Final score was 169-147, Philly over New York. The game was played in Hershey, PA, in front of just over 4,000 people.\n\nAs always, Wilt played the full 48 minutes. Contrary to what a lot of folks think, the game did NOT go into overtime.\n\nHe scored 41 in the first half, 59 in the 2nd half. He scored 31 points in the final period, a record which stood until (I think) 1978, when David Thompson scored 32 in a quarter....THAT record was broken several HOURS later when George Gervin scored 33 in a quarter (Thompson and Gervin were battling for a scoring title on the last day of the season, Thompson scored 73 pts, but Gervin scored 63 later that night...Gervin needed 58 to win the scoring title going into his last game, after Thompson's 73).
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Most of the players a lot of you have named could be considered overrated, but why?  \n\nMichael Redd?  Just because the Bucks gave him a max contract, it doesn't make him overrated.  It makes him overpaid.  It makes the Bucks look a little less than smart...not stupid though, because Redd is a pretty good player.\n\nNow...to the guy that asked the question.  I've seen a few of your answers from other questions.  I believe you are a certifiable LeBron James hater.\n\nLeBron is 21 years old and he's doing some truly, truly in incredible things.  Look at his numbers, 33 ppg, 7 rpg, 6 apg.  Name one 21 yr. old player at his position, in history, that has done the things he has accomplished?  Only Magic had the team concept down at such a young age, but he wasn't this good at 21.....neither was Bird, or Jordan.\n\nHis understanding of team involvement, meanwhile dominating is incredible....imagine Scottie Pippen in Karl Malone's body.  Then mix the skills.  Yes...he is almost that big and strong - on top of the athleticism and speed of a modern 2 guard.  Now he is being able to come thru in the clutch, which was his one knock.  Again....he is just 21.\n\nBut anyways......your question was who I thought was overrated.\n\nI can point to quite a few guys....but the ones who stand out are: Kevin Garnett, Stephon Marbury, Allen Iverson.\n\nI love KG...but it's like he has teflon on him.  No one wants to say what needs to be said about him.  He's a warrior, but to a fault.  He demands effort, and if you don't give it....he will cast you down as a pariah right away.  Instead of finding a way to communicate...to encourage... he shuts down and gets steamed up.  He's a great, first ballot HOF player.....but he's had the talent around him to make some decent runs in the playoffs.  Yes, he produces...but is it the kind of production that inspires.....and puts an entire team over the hump....that makes you want to step up to his level?  Not really and it shows.  Show me 5 instances of him coming thru in the clutch.....in his entire career.\n\nStephon Marbury fancies himself a great PG.  He is very good, but he loves his numbers more.  He has all the skills to be great...a franchise guy...he always has.  But at some point...you have to see the greater good of the team over your own wants and needs.  He questions any coach that questions him, and instead of making himself better and more productive...he sulks or he goes to a camera and complains.  He also hasn't been the greatest teammate either.\n\nKobe is one of the top 2 or 3 guys in the league, but he is a team wrecker and one of the most selfish players in league history.  He has the power to really inspire and really uplift the play of everyone on his team.....to create something positive.  He has chosen to do none of the above.  He has chosen to score without regard for any man, child, or woman.  If he was a porn actor, he would the one trying to have sex with 50 women in 50 minutes.  Watch any LA games.  Phil Jackson can usually be seen looking nauseaous on the Laker bench.
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Possibly the Greatest Baseball player of ALL-TIME!!!!!!!\n\nSteroids or non......... Greatest!!!! He's faced alot tuffer pitching then Babe Tooth!!!!!\n\nPeople just love to hate Great People like Barry!!!!
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I wouldn't go so far as to say that he is the best ever. But he is certainally the best player currently in baseball. Maybe in another 10-15 years we can call him the best ever. Go Cards!!!
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Wilt Chamberlin is definatley one of the best along with Kareem, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, and maybe Isaih Thomas.  Also many people are forgetting about Bob Cousy, Bill Russell, and Pistol Pete.  30 years from now names like Karl Malone, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Dwayne Wade will be around.  Shaq is one of the best if not best centers to play the game also.
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2pac was definitely the greatest. Most people would argue that Biggie is, but i argue with them hands down it goes to 2pac!!!