I'm not joking, he might have been the most athletic person ever.
@gynandroidhead4 жыл бұрын
That's part of the reason why he is treated like some kind of mythical figure. When I tell people that when I met Wilt Chamberlain (for like 8 seconds) when he was 53 years old, they think I'm exaggerating when I describe the experience . He shook my hand, and it was enveloped. I jokingly checked to see if my hand was there afterward. Guy comes up to me and said "you too, huh?" Look, right off the bat - however the game is played in ANY era, Wilt could adapt with ZERO problem. He proved that in his career. You know what he would've done with Shaq? Made him run up and down the floor until he passed out and threw up. Bill Russell said the same thing when they were interviewed together, and Wilt just smiled. Wilt is the friggin' GOAT, and I am sorry - it's not even close. These "stories" about Wilt are recounted by the greats of the game with credibility if they stuff wasn't on film. Imagine if they kept blocked shots as a statistic?
@20fadhilRevolution4 жыл бұрын
He and Bo Jackson, man.
@gynandroidhead4 жыл бұрын
@@20fadhilRevolution Hugh Culverhouse found that out the hard way when Bo's baseball eligibility at Auburn got revoked.
@bobdole49164 жыл бұрын
@@gynandroidhead Another really good all-around athlete is Danny Ainge - he may have played pro basketball, but he also played pro baseball and was an all-American in football, baseball, and basketball in high school. Some guys are just true all-around athletes.
@masondykstra94644 жыл бұрын
gynandroidhead he would of been great in any era but stop he’s not the goat he was ahead of his time look who he played against
@Thooorin4 жыл бұрын
This is legitimately one of the most important basketball history channels on the internet. Keep doing the lord's work, my dude!
@solemagus47614 жыл бұрын
This Comments deserves an Amen ( Aye-Men), Amen ( Ah Men ) and Ommmmmmmaaahhhnnnn.
@pointchamberlain47823 жыл бұрын
wilts literally the goat it’s gods work
@ridofmax27713 жыл бұрын
@@pointchamberlain4782 I wouldn't say that goat
@frankabreu274 жыл бұрын
Wilt is the most athletic human being to ever live. The combination of strength, speed, stamina, and size is absolutely unparalleled
@boxed83004 жыл бұрын
kajestro m. no, no he wouldn't.
@davidmcpherson13474 жыл бұрын
DITTO THAT!!! Wilt was the most DOMINANT Center, the most dominant PLAYER who ever played professional Basketball. in his prime, he would destroy ANY center that ever lived. (Ask Bill Russell) ~ GOD playing Center."
@PotentialPlayer3 жыл бұрын
Lebron? You could argue and Shaq but I too think wilt was probably the most athletic person I’ve ever seen didn’t jump the highest or run the fastest but for his size to do that is increidble
@cheweroflemonade66443 жыл бұрын
@@PotentialPlayer lebron cant jump up, kick chris paul in the face and literally murder him
@maxpain9173 жыл бұрын
Bo Jackson
@LegitPlays7774 жыл бұрын
People just don't want to admit how incredibly gifted he was physically...
@basketball16524 жыл бұрын
In today's game he would do the same thing against LeBron !
@TheIcemanthomas4 жыл бұрын
Basket Ball Lebron is a forward bud. Stop finding reasons to say that mans name. Could’ve said any bigman.
@ht-sd4je4 жыл бұрын
@@Mckylan bruh wilt would've cooked KAT ez
@hhhhhhhhhh66754 жыл бұрын
he was, but not everything is true.
@pabloscobar9584 жыл бұрын
yeah but he still like twice as big as anyone on the court, even in this video
@fofofoey4 жыл бұрын
All this hype with The Last Dance and here I am hoping for a documentary series for this monster.
@kubaolszewski22704 жыл бұрын
And those 20 thousand girls
@seaslug74214 жыл бұрын
Even with all of Wilt's athleticism, the highest career PPG still goes to Jordan. Wilt is an offensive force. And Jordan even more so. At 6'6". Wilt has a case for goat but Jordan even more so.
@libatako4 жыл бұрын
They should have Bill Russell host it
@jakecoffey93584 жыл бұрын
If you do the exact numbers Jordan averaged like .05 more PPG over his career. They both averaged 30.1 technically
@crawfordlinden65644 жыл бұрын
Not enough footage for a docuseries if you want a documentary about him Wilt 100 already exists
@drummer84914 жыл бұрын
He blocked the sky hook 3 times in a row...
@marcusmvpgoat12364 жыл бұрын
Truee
@JC237834 жыл бұрын
And people say he was only so dominant because he played in an era when he had so many physical advantages over everyone. Dude literally blocks Kareem's (same height as Wilt) sky hook three times in a row...
@a-rod2794 жыл бұрын
He blocks more Kareem shoot in 3 years than the rest of nba in 17 years
@basketballcory24 жыл бұрын
Two were goaltending
@marcusmvpgoat12364 жыл бұрын
@@basketballcory2 only one was goaltending
@peachuelo4 жыл бұрын
"The NBA changed the rules to make it easier on you, the NBA changed rules to make it harder on me." - Wilt to M. J.
@alextwist99524 жыл бұрын
Wilt had shaqs frame but he was faster, stronger, and way more agile than him. Honestly mind-blowing.
@KISS_MY_CONVERSE4 жыл бұрын
way more stamina too. To be honest. WIlt had a frame that too this day nobody has got. Even when he got up to over 300lbs. It was a lean 300lbs. Usually all basketball players r thick and flabby when their 300lbs. Not Wilt. I dont know what type of body he had. I've never seen a skinny 300 pounder b4. And i dont think we will ever see it again. Its been 48 years since he retired and a player with that frame, stamina, speed, vert, agility, and strength has not entered the nba yet. And even if they did they have to have the dominate fadeaway, jumpshot, and post game and be an all time great rebounder and shot blocker. I'm starting to think it will never happen. Which is odd cause players today suppose to be bigger, faster, and stronger. And plus coaches would just make that big stand at the 3pt line and shoot threes all day like its 2k. Making less than 32% of there threes.
@alextwist99524 жыл бұрын
@@KISS_MY_CONVERSE Wilt was one of a kind. I could see the possibility of another Shaq like player joining the league. But nobody will ever have a body that compares to Wilt.
@marcusmvpgoat12364 жыл бұрын
@Wilfri Castillo wilt was incredible but u are prob right
@kentedward96564 жыл бұрын
@@KISS_MY_CONVERSE Wilt slept with 20k women, maybe in few years time one of his decendant might play in the NBA.
@spirituallyoutmymind80064 жыл бұрын
let’s be serious ,look at how they eat back then, compared to how Americans eat now ;not even that but there lifestyle back then was so much more organic and healthier ,
@Thedog6744 жыл бұрын
i am so relieved to see this uploaded, i am sick of these idiots saying wilt is only good because of his era
@HeenaPatel2534 жыл бұрын
Brock Boeser he would be 69 times better if he played today than he did he the era he played in
@apeman60594 жыл бұрын
Facts Brock name another basketball player that can drop 100 points in a proffessional basketball game thats very hard 💪🔥💯
@ryancowley17194 жыл бұрын
Ikr
@ryancowley17194 жыл бұрын
Ih yes also people say oh wilt scored 100 on a bad team but like jordan didn't score 100 on a bad team likeWhat
@cobra72824 жыл бұрын
Wilt would be good in any era, but he sure as hell wouldn't drop 50 and 25 per game in any era beyond the one he played in.
@basketball16524 жыл бұрын
The media always ask who is the greatest player ever Jordan or LeBron? Stupid people say Wilt Chamberlain played against plumbers but if MJ had played in the 60s and 70s nobody would recognize his achieves for the same reason ! Wilt Chamberlain is the GOAT he's the only player in the history of to leading the league in Points , Rebounds,Assists , Blocks without a doubt,FG%.
@TheIcemanthomas4 жыл бұрын
Umm, blocks weren’t a stat in his era bud.
@krlllx4 жыл бұрын
CPGoat #3 thats why he said without a doubt after. If they were tracked wilt would probably have most block records.
@tpsam4 жыл бұрын
@fresh prince because basketball is played 1 vs 1 Thus he didn't win enough His teams didn't win enough against other teams Teams win games Players put up numbers Sum up the numbers from players of both teams You have the winner If Wilt drops 50 with 5 teammates dropping 10 Vs A team with 3 guys dropping 25 and 2 more dropping 15 and 1 player with 10 pts Guess what wilt's team lost by 15 pts but he was the best player that game
@MomMadeChkn62644 жыл бұрын
Wilt probably could’ve gone to the Olympics and played 3 different sports: Track, Volleyball, and Basketball.
@richardgallimore59764 жыл бұрын
And not just 1 event in track either, he could have done the 100m or the High Jump, possibly the 400m. All of these events require a different skill set, but he was just that good of an athlete.
@billybob66044 жыл бұрын
kajestro m. mmm swimming is a bit different than you realize🥶🥶 (I swim competitively and I’ve seen many different things happen to people of different sizes in the water)
@slashbxe28324 жыл бұрын
Samsan TheProdigy true but with training he could of been fast tall people usually have an easier time swimming
@mentalchaos39524 жыл бұрын
Wilt had the greatest physical gift in the history.Nobody has been close to him.
@Notyel4 жыл бұрын
James harden better than this bum
@quorb4 жыл бұрын
could you imagine wilt with today’s technology and eating habits... imagine wilt with lebrons weightlifting and eating habits😭
@unlovableshinshin4 жыл бұрын
NotyeL do you know what basketball is?
@wavestation9993 жыл бұрын
@@quorb Wilt on that TB12 method 🤯
@redemptorladica35613 жыл бұрын
@@quorb He would definitely 70ppg,30rpg,10apg,5spg,15bpg..I'm a Wilt fan....Easy to dominate the LOAD Management ERA....
@gynandroidhead4 жыл бұрын
Props to Joel Embiid for keeping the conversation going about Wilt while ESPN has its tongue shoved so far over Jordan's butt.
@johnmontoya62334 жыл бұрын
ESPN is fake news.
@frankabreu274 жыл бұрын
Facts man the casuals think Jordan, Lebron and Kobe are the only dudes in the conversation. It’s so frustrating that the greats of the past are so disrespected
@dewanewelch17444 жыл бұрын
@2k GoDsZ I have Bird as the second best player ever.
@stephenaintshyt4 жыл бұрын
I'd take Wilt over any player in history as my first pick
@Handle356674 жыл бұрын
Stephen Ain't Shyt no way. If I’m building a Franchise I Jordan all day and twice in Sunday. You can argue all day about which player is better in the court during a basketball game. But there are few human beings to ever play the game that have the sheer force of will of MJ and that will bring that to bear in a way that will make your Franchise win. No matter what. That’s with more important to me for a Franchise players.
@agermanbasketballfan67704 жыл бұрын
I'm currently working on wilt documentary so this was nice motivation
@ngataib35494 жыл бұрын
A German Basketball Fan looking forward to it!
@ryancowley17194 жыл бұрын
Yes good
@no-rz9hi4 жыл бұрын
Waiting for it
@sherifahbader21484 жыл бұрын
Are u going to publish it? If so I would like to watch it this is very interesting!!
@2badger24 жыл бұрын
Don't forget to get his best track numbers from Kansas. I believe that 4 of Wilt best times and distances were very close to winning bronze metals in the 1960 Olympics. Wilt used track to stay in shape, he didn't train with the track coaches but a think he won 2 or 3 high jumps at the Kansas State Track meet.
@Durgenheim4 жыл бұрын
If this dude came up in the NBA today, he would absolutely obliterate people. Wilt is top-3 all-time, regardless of the era, no doubt about it.
@PB421894 жыл бұрын
false
@shydaddy17184 жыл бұрын
@MANCHESTER UNITED I'm as soccer but why u gotta bring that up
@legendaryblood19374 жыл бұрын
Wilt used his abilities in a wrong era ... even today's NBA would still be easy for him.
@2sylnt4424 жыл бұрын
MANCHESTER UNITED F.C maybe the biggest sport but not the best sport
@ideologinakama47474 жыл бұрын
@MANCHESTER UNITED F.C yes i watched soccer too but there is no manchester united in champion league
@robertoamarillas4 жыл бұрын
SHAQ was great, but he had the rules on his favor, bulldozed guys to the rim, in Wilt's Era he would have had four offensive fouls in the 1rst quarter. Wilt had finesse in his Game, and a great fade away jump shot Shaq could have only dream of. I really don't understand how someone could choose Bill Russell over Wilt. Bill Russell was the lucky one, fitting in the Celtics like a glove, and Wilt was in another level of raw talent. Rings argument is stupid, mostly depends on sheer dumb luck, just ask Draymond Green.
@gripitandripit4 жыл бұрын
You adapt to the times. Shaq did in his era. He grew up watching the most physical game of basketball ever played in the 80's. Wilt would have done the same in the 90's and 2000's and might not have even had the same repertoire as he would have had in Shaq's time. But now the center position is dead as far as how Wilt and Shaq played the game. The whole game has changed once again. It could be argued that Wilt would likely be practicing his mid range to long range jump shots in today's league as the game has spread out so much and it isn't centered around big centers like in past decades.
@hermitcraft71314 жыл бұрын
True, but Shaq didn't have the rules in his favor. Shaq was the most fouled player ever, the refs only called like half the fouls on him. People would push and elbow him with all their weight.
@hermitcraft71314 жыл бұрын
@@bballgriotd-e-e-e-troitbba604 extremely false. You can hear Wilt talk about it on interviews. Bill made his teammates better, both by playing team basketball and by coaching them. Wilt was mostly in it for his own stats until the later parts of his career.
@dumbname9393 жыл бұрын
Draymond Green was one of the most important players in all his title runs, and an all star.
@melvynsngltn272 жыл бұрын
He also had much bigger men jumping on his back
@basketball16524 жыл бұрын
Give to Wilt Chamberlain the today's mídia,money ,shoes and training and let's see the results!
@kurtadams30213 жыл бұрын
SCARY
@Johnkoth4 жыл бұрын
Hall of Famer and 50th anniversary team Jerry West believes that Wilt would have ate 1990s centers alive.
@gynandroidhead4 жыл бұрын
West is right. His comment "if Wilt played in the 1990's, it would be quite embarrassing - for them to be candid." This is "the logo" making this comment. West roomed with Wilt when he was playing for the Lakers, and his reputation for evaluating players is highly-regarded.
@joyfulhvh4 жыл бұрын
shaq would injure him and end his whole career, jerry west is a plumber
@terminat14 жыл бұрын
Would have eaten...
@ATLANTA643 жыл бұрын
@@joyfulhvh bozo
@kurtadams30213 жыл бұрын
I totally agree with Mr West
@70sfan4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for mentioning my work. I really appreciate that. Outstanding video as always, keep doing your job!
@WiltChamberlainArchive4 жыл бұрын
You've done outstanding work - I want people steered toward you in the description so they can help if interested. You found quite a bit of footage I assumed didn't exist anymore so your efforts have been tremendous
@70sfan4 жыл бұрын
@@WiltChamberlainArchive Thanks a lot, I appreciate that.
@basketball16524 жыл бұрын
Wilt Chamberlain could score 100 points in today's game against the current Houston small ball team.
@TheIcemanthomas4 жыл бұрын
I mean to be fair, every center could probably do that against that small ass team. Lol. Kwame brown is eating against the rockets defense.
@elfasrustusis96714 жыл бұрын
Bullshit
@Jason631174 жыл бұрын
Basket Ball yeah but when he scored 100 there was no 3 seconds in the paint
@jaysonbatalla10724 жыл бұрын
If he can shoot threes and and his team is gsw hahahah
@jjarvo12454 жыл бұрын
If this guy was born 2000 years ago in Greece, there would be statues of this dude in Athens
@Killer23TrZ3 жыл бұрын
hey michael, lebron is better than you
@daimon94 жыл бұрын
I grew up watching Michael Jordan and agree that Jordan is the greatest among players since the 1980s but Wilt is the true GOAT! The man averaged 50 points and 25 rebounds for a season. That will never be repeated! Did you see the way he was blocking a young Kareem? Holy shit!!!
@Phyreuben14 жыл бұрын
And rule changed bcuz Wilt was too unfair and dominated the league, like wew rule change on just this man :0
@ronbonora78724 жыл бұрын
I agree!
@redemptorladica35613 жыл бұрын
MJ? he didn't even won to Bird....According to Bird ,if you want to know who is the greatest then open the book of records ...He's referring to Wilt..
@fhernandez65894 жыл бұрын
Wilt was so Great! His numbers and physical gifts were Amazing! If he played today, He would dominate!! And the rest of the league would be in trouble the day this man drops 70pts and 40 Rebounds 💪🏀
@Herosennin4 жыл бұрын
1:57 that sprint is unbelievable. Basically looks like Usain Bolt taking off.
@ezekielmohammed41934 жыл бұрын
No big man in the league doing that. Besides LeBron but even he isn't a TRUE big. (by that I mean 7 fters
@TheIcemanthomas4 жыл бұрын
ezekiel mohammed Lebron isn’t a big at all.
@BxGunHill4 жыл бұрын
@@TheIcemanthomas hes 6'9ish after the nba decided to check real heights of the nba players meaning he grew 1 or 2 inches since his rookie year
@TheIcemanthomas4 жыл бұрын
@@BxGunHill that has zero to do with what I said. hes big but he isnt a bigman.
@thatsalotofdamage85683 жыл бұрын
@@TheIcemanthomas but he IS BIG
@jingqi91064 жыл бұрын
All this talk about about MJ being the GOAT during the quarantine with The Last Dance and all...it would be a MUCH different discussion if prime Wilt had played in the 90s. I'm not taking about the Wilt that played in the 70s, although an older Wilt at the back end of his career averaged over 19 rebounds a game, but the prime Wilt that averaged 50 points a game and was unstoppable. Wilt would have dominated the 90s and there would be no doubt who the greatest player of all time was, c'mon now.
@RLSmith-jt8qj4 жыл бұрын
I'm taking wilt in 67. That's when he had his all around game firing on all cylinders
@jesuschrististhelord99374 жыл бұрын
Rickey Lynoard Smith he always did have that but just wanted to score more
@jingqi91064 жыл бұрын
@@jesuschrististhelord9937 '67 Wilt played with excellent players and for an excellent coach so he didn't have to score as much. That '67 Philly team was one of the greatest teams of all time.
@jesuschrististhelord99374 жыл бұрын
Jing Qi it was the same team.
@jesuschrististhelord99374 жыл бұрын
Jing Qi the coach convinced wilt to rely on his teammates more
@LazerJet274 жыл бұрын
The quality of the tape compiled by 70sFan as well as all the footage and research you’ve compiled is amazing. Ecstatic to get to see more Wilt content. I was just telling my friend earlier today about the absurd athleticism of Wilt.
@70sfan4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for kind words. I hope to help WCA more in future!
@TheIcemanthomas4 жыл бұрын
If you are looking for perfection for a giant athlete, that’s what it looks like.
@paint574 жыл бұрын
Great video @Wilt Chamberlain Archives ! I grew up watching The Big Dipper play. His stamina and pure athletic ability transcinds any era of pro basketball. Sports writers complained that all he did was score, so he led the NBA in assist one season. No other center has ever done this. Agility-wise, he NEVER fouled out of an NBA game. Truly the GOAT in my book.
@redemptorladica35614 жыл бұрын
Some people talked that Wilt was playing with white smaller guys but they didnt researched,,there were 30 plus 6'11" up players.
@dewanewelch17444 жыл бұрын
The avg height for a center now is 6'11. At wilts time it was 6'10. Wooooowwwww 1 inch. Lol
@TheIcemanthomas4 жыл бұрын
Dewane Welch the average height isn’t 6 ft 11. It’s 6 ft 10 and some change. The sizes are about the same. Not to mention they measured barefoot back then.
@johnthursday24 жыл бұрын
We try the hook when we don't want to be blocked in pick up games, he blocked a 7'3" jabbar consecutive times...
@realg52764 жыл бұрын
Wilt would dominate in any era. He would be the best center today by far. He wouldn't have those crazy 50pt average..etc because the game has changed but he would average 25-32 a game depending on the team he was on. He's gonna lead the league in rebounding and probably blocks. The only disagreement I have is that he would be able to duplicate his stats from the early 60s. The NBA is a much different game now. It would allow even that many rebounds due to shots taken.
@redemptorladica35613 жыл бұрын
@@dewanewelch1744 It's 6'11.75" bare foot ,I've my list..Now?6'11" with shoes..
@fatboy59264 жыл бұрын
Did Wilt play plumbers and little white guys? Or did Wilt make some amazing athletes look kinda average?? This is the most physically gifted athlete ever. Any sport any era he was simply a freak.
@joyfulhvh4 жыл бұрын
yes, he played plumbers and little white guys.
@henrybuchan46884 жыл бұрын
@@joyfulhvh By the middle of his career A. Players were the same height as they are today B. NBA players were paid more on average than the MLB and NFL C. Racial dynamics were about the same as today
@frankabreu274 жыл бұрын
joyful oh how could we forget there weren’t real athletes until after lebron was drafted lmao
@susanbloodgood35724 жыл бұрын
He had to play against Bill Russell and Nate Thurmond !!
@joyfulhvh4 жыл бұрын
@@henrybuchan4688 no, the players werent the same height as him, not even close, even highlights show it
@williamdrijver41414 жыл бұрын
Wilt - Ali would have been sensational. As Wilt excelled in practically everything, he would have done well in the boxing ring too I think (Even though Ali would have the best chance of winning imo). In every interview with Wilt he also comes across as very smart, interesting, and articulate. A great loss when he passed away.
@axelsohn14544 жыл бұрын
IMHO Wilt would have defeated Ali. He had the strength, stamina and staying power to go 15 rounds w/o breaking a sweat and could have taken any punch Ali could have delivered. As for size, it's questionable whether Ali could have reached Wilt's jaw with any power. My vote goes Wilt, even though otherwise Ali was tops- and a guy with great moral courage.
@alextwist99524 жыл бұрын
I’ve been seeing this channel’s videos pop up a lot on twitter, its good to see more people realizing how great Wilt was.
@mariovh4 жыл бұрын
I posted every video i could find online on twitter , i made even a collage of Wilts stats but still people were saying he played ina weak era , he played against small white farmers etc etc , someone even posted on Instagram that Lebron would eat wilt alive … thats when i said , u can’t win from idiots
@HBK360MUSIC4 жыл бұрын
“He’d run the quarter mile like a deer.” Gets me every time
@Johnadams207604 жыл бұрын
plus running like a giraffe was also funny
@c.i.a83594 жыл бұрын
This guy was drafted to pro football, pro soccer, and pro volleyball. He also could’ve been a boxer!??. God damn, that’s just pure talent one is born with.
@FaithfulFumoFan234 жыл бұрын
Wilt would dominate ANY era.
@solemagus47614 жыл бұрын
Yes TF he would
@solemagus47614 жыл бұрын
@Shaq Attack Sit down, casual. Shaq is a cop. LOL He also has been dominated by Ben Wallace, Dennis Rodman, and Yao Ming. Your statement is as accurate as the big cross eyed Aristotles stats are on the free throw line
@emilrwolanski3 жыл бұрын
Bob Lanier was asked his most memorable moment: "When Wilt picked me up like a cup of coffee to get his spot on the floor."
@akerivera14 жыл бұрын
1:48 Good Lord that speed 👀
@twinnation81294 жыл бұрын
I’m surprised no one mentioned that his shoulder is literally at rim level off of a turn around drop step at 2:15 like just imagine that but with a running start and actually jumping his highest
@david.tousignant204 жыл бұрын
I hope younger fans will watch this video. Eye opening.
@Takis_asmr4 жыл бұрын
🙋♂️
@Takis_asmr4 жыл бұрын
K K nah
@wolfie60964 жыл бұрын
Wilt Chamberlain is the true GOAT. Think about it, if injuries didn't hamper some crucial parts of his career, if he had star teammates like Bill Russell have, if they recorded blocked shots and other stats they didn't invent yet during Wilt's playing career, Bill Russell won't win those 11 rings and get the recognition that he have if Wilt had those things. Wilt Chamberlain is a superior kind of athlete and no one can come close, the majority of the GOAT discussions would be different if only Wilt had better teammates and better luck during his career days.
@cassiusjoseph66554 жыл бұрын
He had a team of almost all HOFers. The reason he didn’t win was because he didn’t pass. When he started passing, they beat the Celtics in 5. He’s the best athlete but let’s not pretend his teammates were terrible when he played with tons of y’all of fame players in Philly and LA. He also lost to the Knicks so.
@TheIcemanthomas4 жыл бұрын
C Jo he didn’t pass because that’s what his coaches perfected him to do. The wanted him to be the one man show. Their game plan was to give it to wilt and let him go to work. He had his selfish deeds, but let’s not paint him as some ball hog. He preferred to play the all around game but he was one that listened to his coaching staff. They thought that the best results would come from just force feeding him as much as possible.
@Solanegore4 жыл бұрын
GREAT VIDEO WILT CHAMBERLAIN ARCHIVE......THATS WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT.. !!!!!
@O4C2094 жыл бұрын
People can't comprehend he was real. Even with video.
@jasonsandhu37604 жыл бұрын
Tore his Achilles still avged 16-19 for the Lakers in a four year stretch delivered a title as well
@naothi4 жыл бұрын
And the Finals MVP as well
@flappyturtle4724 жыл бұрын
Omg he tore his Achilles and could still play? That is legit crazy
@pebutts4 жыл бұрын
It was his patellar tendon actually. Was an absolutely devastating injury at that time. Other guys who tore patellar tendons include Cedric Ceballos, Glen Rice, Damon Stoudamire, Alonzo Mourning, and Antonio McDyess. It pretty much ended all of their careers. None of them were all-stars after that injury. Wilt not only came back later that season (although he was noticeably limited), but played three more seasons after that, leading the league in rebounding all three times and making the all defensive team twice.
@maxcarter51484 жыл бұрын
Amazing footage as usual from you. His athleticism was insane but why is no one talking about those hook shots in practice at the end? That's mad to make 4 in a row
@frankabreu274 жыл бұрын
2:12 his shoulder was at the rim without even getting a running start holy shit. You can’t say him touching the top of the backboard is a myth after seeing that
@sosaraycharles3584 жыл бұрын
And in converse, imagine if he had some modern Nikes
@vaderetro2644 жыл бұрын
Look more carefully, not even his head is at rim level. Incredible athlete, he doesn't need your exaggerations.
@kristijandimovski4104 жыл бұрын
@@vaderetro264 thank you, the perspective makes it seem like his shoulder is over the rim, but in reality even his head was below it or parallel with it.
@AMurr454 жыл бұрын
OH..MY..GOD! Could He ...Be AnyMore Athletic?! And The Strength Is Insane Like The Sound When He Hit The Volleyball Not The Bounce But The Actual Hit Was Crazy
@T.H.E.O.R.Y.4 жыл бұрын
This is serendipitous because I acutally felt like watching that amazing video you did 4 years ago about the top centers of the 60s after work.
@smoothhoopinal4 жыл бұрын
He was probably the greatest athlete of all time, not just basketball player.
@maxmg22274 жыл бұрын
He had absolutely everything but there are others athletes who were goats at multiple sports
@ryanmueller16174 жыл бұрын
Honestly the only other person in the same league as Wilt is Bo Jackson.
@ATLANTA643 жыл бұрын
@@ryanmueller1617 facts
@ATLANTA643 жыл бұрын
If he won titles 100% no question goat
@lavzorvic41294 жыл бұрын
insane how fast, skilled AND strong he was! I only wish he came 20-30 years later to the game...
@DEADGAME18054 жыл бұрын
2:11 We've/you've never seen something like that ever, since when he retired until now, nothing like that seen to this day.
@apeman60594 жыл бұрын
He was so dominant Dropping 100 points in a NBA game is very hard he would dominate every era of the nba 💪🔥💯
@sageantone72914 жыл бұрын
Most athletic player ever, period.
@McFlashh4 жыл бұрын
Sage Antone LeBron is. LeBron can easily get his head at rim, sometimes above the rim, despite being 250 lbs so he has over a 40 inch vertical. Wilt struggles to get his head at the rim despite being 7 foot 1 and lighter, which puts his vert in the low 30's.
@lucycarrasco8244 жыл бұрын
@@McFlashh no he's not get off his nuts
@zroysum4 жыл бұрын
@@McFlashh Wilt's maximum reach being 13' and his standing reach in shitty shoes being 9'7" makes his vertical 41". Imagine him in good shoes, side note he was a lot bigger and stronger than lebron.
@SoulSociety4044 жыл бұрын
Sage Antone LeBron >>>
@rishbahpandey86972 жыл бұрын
@@zroysum how does standing reach relate to vertical??
@robertoamarillas4 жыл бұрын
SHAQ: a baseball player type of athlete in another scale WILT: an elite decathlon athlete in another scale
@g77213 жыл бұрын
Respect to Embiid for his comments. A lot of modern nba analysts disrespect Wilt.
@thunderfriez85074 жыл бұрын
He was so god damn fast
@oc97124 жыл бұрын
Always putting up great videos!
@WiltChamberlainArchive4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much that means a lot coming from you. Hope you enjoy the footage!
@coachwane4 жыл бұрын
Yo this is awesome especially during Corona lock down. Thanks again from one Historian to another you doing a great thing here
@gynandroidhead4 жыл бұрын
I was able to turn on five people to start watching this channel. My daughter's 25-year-old boyfriend has been watching this channel for years prior to them dating. When he told me that Elgin Baylor was "disgustingly-underrated," I told my daughter "he's future son-in-law material!"
@briansam25243 жыл бұрын
He was probably the most athletic, agile 7-footer ever, not just in basketball but other sports too like track & field, volleyball and probably other sports as well.
@jamesmeuwissen78234 жыл бұрын
My man! Always with the great content!
@BluegrassKY882 жыл бұрын
Wilt played throu 1974. It wasnt exactly ancient times. Hell nba teams offered him to come back all the way throu 1985 at age 54. He was in perfect shape at 60.
@No-zf3dz4 жыл бұрын
2:07 his hand is at the top of the backboard. That’s 13 feet tall
@siulau74984 жыл бұрын
His hand was definitely over 12ft, but nowhere near the top but it wasn't extended straight up, but what is more amazing is his head being 3 inches above the rim indicating that he's around a 38 inch vertical just off a drop step block attempt. If he got a running start and got his vertical leap tested, wouldn't be surprised to see him get above a 43 inch vertical which is crazy for being 7'1.
@vaderetro2644 жыл бұрын
Nope
@legendaryblood19373 жыл бұрын
@@siulau7498 nope not 3 inches above rim but exactly at a rim level which is impressive for just a standing jump...
@FoobasSports4 жыл бұрын
Great video! I hope we get to see more of your work in the future.
@Jsjdhhfhfunc4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your videos so much man showing legends the respect they deserve!
@mistermyself11283 жыл бұрын
The fact he coild run the quarter is most impressive to me. Russell was a ranked high jumper as well. Ive nevwr seen a competitive athelete run the quarter over 6'5" amd that was only one guy. At that height they lumber or cant move, this guy could sprint and he was strong. Wow. Soccer, water polo, volley ball? Just wow.
@johnmontoya62334 жыл бұрын
Kobe said, "Repeat the list. Repeat the list. Wilt, Me, Mike. Say it with me, say it with me. Don't forget the list man." R.I.P Wilt and Kobe. Wilt, Kobe, Mike. The 🐐 List 😁😁😁
@jrlovesYeshua4 жыл бұрын
Brandon Lee hell na its wilt, mike ,than lebron and Kobe equal
@greggbryanrosenthal21694 жыл бұрын
fantastic-more footage of Wilt than I've seen anywhere...ever
@craigdines76044 жыл бұрын
Wilt would have wrecked Lebron and Jordan... I'm sorry
@jt12313134 жыл бұрын
Dont be sorry its the truth. Wilt would easily destroy the league
@joyfulhvh4 жыл бұрын
keep your opinion for yourself
@Mckylan4 жыл бұрын
I agree. Miami lebron could've somewhat had a chance
@jt12313134 жыл бұрын
@@Mckylan hell nah
@SoulSociety4044 жыл бұрын
Craig Dines not true
@bossplayermfs59724 жыл бұрын
I've said it before I'll say it again Wilt Chamberlain is the greatest basketball player to ever play in the NBA by FAR.
@zmm13374 жыл бұрын
a monster athletically
@clarkfry77924 жыл бұрын
Of all Wilt's marvelous physical gifts - do NOT overlook intelligence. Bill Russell himself said Wilt was one of the smartest players he ever faced.
@guyetundi55014 жыл бұрын
Changed my mind. This guy is a top 3 player ever.
@TheIcemanthomas4 жыл бұрын
*4
@kurtadams30213 жыл бұрын
The LEGENDARY Iconic Mr Wilton Norman Chamberlain
@giannis.ioannidis.19954 жыл бұрын
Wilt is a superhuman
@jamie498682 жыл бұрын
Imagine if Wilt was willing to take a role like Walton did after his ability to run for 30-40min was gone? He could have won some rings cherry picking good teams and good fits for maybe another 10 years.
@HIMCULES4 жыл бұрын
You need to bring Shaq a bit lower in the opening picture... He was shorter than Wilt, and couldn't jump as high, either.
@pkingperk66282 жыл бұрын
there is a picture with shaq and wilt standing next to each other, it amazing how much smaller shaq is
@jomotekenaekpebu43253 жыл бұрын
Wilt blocked Kareem's skyhook! TWICE on the same sequence! I have NEVER seen anyone block the skyhook, it is supposed to be unblockable...but Wilt was playing volleyball with that skyhook! Incredible athlete...
@vhenxkillua70034 жыл бұрын
Now Imagine Giannis but 3 inches taller stronger and more athletic playing in the NBA today he would dominate but not the same in his era
@clydetheglidetop5sgtop10du73 жыл бұрын
💯
@troybradley25753 жыл бұрын
Please stop with the Giannis comparisons 🙄🙄
@InvestBetter.4 жыл бұрын
He played before blocks shots were a stat, but his games were charted for a time, just to see what he was doing. In the 100 or so games charted, he had a few quadruple doubles, and he AVERAGED almost 9 blocks a game!
@christianlaferrari4 жыл бұрын
“Kareem’s skyhook is the most unstoppable shot in basketball”...tf are y’all talking about??
@WiltChamberlainArchive4 жыл бұрын
It normally is though!
@ryanmueller16174 жыл бұрын
I mean the only person who could stop it with any frequency was wilt and even he struggled with it.
@Rubix_Cubixx3 жыл бұрын
Wilt blocked it many of times he was the greatest
@kurtadams30213 жыл бұрын
In my opinion the greatest player to play basketball at any level
@shiro91124 жыл бұрын
I clicked away from troydan to watch this. Wilt is goat
@shiro91124 жыл бұрын
@Shaq Attack um you do realize those rules were implied back then? And not only that but 60’s had the most HOF centers and has Oscar and west which is 2 of top 10 pg and has wilt and bill which is another top 10 of all time
@shiro91123 жыл бұрын
@LEGOAT JAMES just search it up.
@Chrisicola4 жыл бұрын
Not only would Wilt dominate in today's NBA, but the dude could easily out dance anybody in the game today.
@Frankincensedjb1234 жыл бұрын
3:11 Damn hand is almost at the top of the backboard
@jacksaller93853 жыл бұрын
I am blessed to have seen Wilt, close up and personal, as a young pup. My uncle would take me to Convention Hall (circa 66-67 championship season) to watch the Sixers play! This was one of the highlights of my youth. Wilt and Luke Jackson (one of the strongest players in his own right) controlled the glass and that Sixers team was tremendous. Thanks for the wonderful video of Wilt!
@ShawnC.T.4 жыл бұрын
😄, all these many decades I've known about this great man, and I learn something about him I never knew. He could dance as well, and believe me when I say this, I'm not the least bit surprised, with his agility and coordination at his size, why wouldn't he be able to dance. He could've probably done anything he put his mind to doing, and I'm positive that not being a good free throw shooter, stuck in his craw. He wanted to be a good free throw shooter, as I know he likely worked at it as intensely as any other aspects of his game. Not doing something well and accepting it, wasn't a part of his DNA, his loar continues to grow...
@Zeke_114 жыл бұрын
Your efforts are very much appreciated. Thanks.
@michaelsheppard874 жыл бұрын
Wilt has the grace and finesse of Kareem and The brute power and strength of Shaq. And let’s not forget the dominating defense, I would WILT over Kareem or Shaq any day of the week
@chipschannel94943 жыл бұрын
And as “sweet” a touch as any shooter out there.
@jacksonhowell72423 жыл бұрын
Absolute insane how quick and athletic he was. Nobody else this big has ever been able to move like that. Most guys that size in basketball can barely move at all.
@jingqi91063 жыл бұрын
I would've liked to have seen Jordan try to dunk on Wilt, it wouldn't have turned out well for MJ. facts
@uncledrew3324 жыл бұрын
Wilt is the 🐐. No question. He would destroy any competition in any era. Hell he’d probably even be the greatest NFL player if he went pro in football. Man was a real life cheat code.
@independency19934 жыл бұрын
We argue Lebron vs MJ, but ignore the greats of yesteryear... Lebron is better than Jordan, but in my opinion, Lebron isnt better than the giants and dominant forces of the decades prior... Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem and Bill Russell should be everyones choice of #1 best all time. But we diluted the game to only Jordan and that hes untouchable... It makes me sad that the legends that paved the way are ignored due to the ignorant facts of the era where we had talented teams all around... Im happy there are some people left that acknowledge the greatness of Wilt, Russell, The Big O and the numerous talent of that time.
@tunanorth3 жыл бұрын
Wilt's weight hit 292 by the 1964 season, and he was 310-315 during the Laker years [according to Chick Hearn ]. Imagine a man that size, jumping that high, playing those minutes, year after year, in CHUCKS. No wonder he was done after a little over 1,000 games. Now imagine he at least got to play in 1985-vintage Air Jordans, much less the high-tech, super-padded custom shoes worn by today's players. He could easily have played for 20 or more injury-free seasons and 1600+ games.
@Frankincensedjb1234 жыл бұрын
1:50 Take a look at his speed. He once beat the great Jim Brown in a 40 yard dash. Also his endurance was off the charts. At his peak, he nearly played every minute of every game with few breaks. Way more athletic than any center I've seen
@kelvinkloud2 жыл бұрын
criminally underrated now by snarky gen z and hipster millenials
@danconway55053 жыл бұрын
I love the end Wilt made 4 corner NBA 3 point hookshots in a row. That's an exclamation point!
@basketball16524 жыл бұрын
The Goat!
@mandodelossantos23 жыл бұрын
Now this I can agree with. Wilt is easily the greatest athlete of all time
@mahlonthomas17754 жыл бұрын
Ty,,,,,, Wilt the big dipper is the best of all time bar none
@justingrant48604 жыл бұрын
Nobody talking about how ali just said this man was a human car jack???😳
@right-winglibertarian38964 жыл бұрын
Wilt is the GOAT 🐐
@basicbreakfast4 жыл бұрын
He was too badass for his time, I’m sure many lesser people resented him for being such an all around beast.