Chamberlain vs Russell

[DaaaaB's]

You should see me when some youthful exuberant tells me McDavid is better than Gretzky or The Who isn't a great rock band

Those really aren't comparable to saying Wilt was better than Russell.

 

[Voight]

Wilt cared about personal stats, took himself out of games and played like a soft little girl so he'd never foul out.

Russell could have scored more but tailored his game to team success

Russell over Wilt all day everyday for me

Ahh was waiting for someone to come up with this BS statement.

 

[Mike C]

Those really aren't comparable to saying Wilt was better than Russell.

Was more commenting in response to how funny I get

 

[Elvis P]

Was more commenting in response to how funny I get

Your posts on this page alone have made you a HoFer. @Mike C

 

[Mike C]

Ahh was waiting for someone to come up with this BS statement.

Arnie Auerbach said it too

Ahh was waiting for someone to come up with this BS statement.

Additionally, even if Russell did score more, it really doesn't matter. Wilt was by far more talented but Bill was by far the better player

 

[Voight]

Arnie Auerbach said it too


Additionally, even if Russell did score more, it really doesn't matter. Wilt was by far more talented but Bill was by far the better player

Without Russell Auerbach wouldnt have the stature he has today.... no wonder he said such things about him

 

[thefutures]

Always a good laugh reading bball on HF

 

[Mike C]

Without Russell Auerbach wouldnt have the stature he has today.... no wonder he said such things about him

Ah, I think the little leprechaun would have found ways to win

 

[Mike C]

Without Russell Auerbach wouldnt have the stature he has today.... no wonder he said such things about him

Ah, I think the little leprechaun would have found ways to win

 

[Power Man]

People will say Russell because he won tons of titles and made his teammates better, but Wilt for most of his career didn't have a team of all stars around him until he went to California

Wilt was the better player for me

 

[LightningStorm]

Ahh was waiting for someone to come up with this BS statement.

The "Russell could've scored more but was altruistic" narrative always cracks me up. Even with his selective shooting, which was mostly near the basket, he still only shot 46% in his career. The less we speculate about Russell increasing his volume, the better for him. Chamberlain, meanwhile, shot 59%, and was both the highest scorer by volume and efficiency.

 

[KoozNetsOff 92]

Wilt shits all over Russell. Russell is probably the most overrated player in NBA history.

 

[Voight]

Wilt shits all over Russell. Russell is probably the most overrated player in NBA history.

couldn't agree more