On January 20, 1967, Wilt Chamberlain did something that sounded impossible even in an era built to flatter giants. Against the Los Angeles Lakers, the Philadelphia 76ers’ center took 15 …
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The Night The Lakers Hit 33 And Set A Streak The Sports World Still Hasn’t Touched
54 years ago today, on January 7, 1972, the Los Angeles Lakers walked into Atlanta with the weight of history already on their shoulders, and left with it firmly in …
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Wilt Chamberlain’s Ironman Streak: 47 Consecutive Complete Games In 1962
by Len Werleby Len WerleWilt Chamberlain’s name stands as a beacon of dominance and unparalleled achievements. Among his many records, one particularly awe-inspiring feat is often overlooked: the streak of 47 consecutive complete games …
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64 Years Ago Today, Wilt Chamberlain Began His 7-Game Streak Of 50+ Point Games
by Len Werleby Len WerleWilt Chamberlain was the most dominant player in the NBA during his time in the league. He made his presence felt; grabbing 20 rebounds a game, dropping 50 points on …
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Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Bold Vision Is To Be Atop The All-Time Scoring List By Age 35
by Len Werleby Len WerleGiannis Antetokounmpo set an audacious target in the wake of Milwaukee’s win over Brooklyn: by the time he’s 35 and “sitting in this chair,” he expects to be leading the …
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Wilt Chamberlain’s 55-Rebound Game Turns 65
by Len Werleby Len WerleSixty-five years ago today, Wilt Chamberlain authored the greatest rebounding performance in NBA history, collecting 55 boards for the Philadelphia Warriors in a 132–129 defeat to the Boston Celtics. The …
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The Night The Earth Tilted: Russell Vs. Chamberlain Begins And Redefines The Center
by Len Werleby Len WerleI. Opening bell: Boston Garden, November 7, 1959 The curtain rose on the greatest one-on-one theater the NBA has known: Philadelphia Warriors rookie Wilt Chamberlain, a behemoth of points waiting …
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Wilt Chamberlain’s Unbreakable Streak Of 65 Consecutive Games Of 30+ Points Began 64 Years Ago
by Len Werleby Len WerleIn NBA history, there are records, and then there are records that seem destined to stand the test of time. One such record is Wilt Chamberlain’s remarkable streak of 65 …
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64 Years Ago Today, Wilt Chamberlain Began His Insane Streak Of 20+ Point Games
by Len Werleby Len WerleWilt Chamberlain was the most dominant player in the NBA during his time in the league. He made his presence felt, grabbing 20 rebounds a game, dropping 50 points on …
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Remembering the Legend: The Death of Wilt Chamberlain
by Kano Klasby Kano Klas26 years ago today, on October 12, 1999, the world of basketball and sports as a whole mourned the loss of one of its most iconic figures, Wilt Chamberlain. Chamberlain, …
