Wilt Chamberlin... Some of the sickest stats in sports history.

**jAZ** · 01-23-2006, 09:22 AM

We all know about the 20,000 women and 100 point game, but did you know these?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilt_Ch...women.22_claim

Chamberlain averaged 30.1 points and 22.9 rebounds per game for his career.
Wilt's 1961-62 scoring average of 50.4 ppg, accomplished with the Philadelphia Warriors, is by far the NBA record. Chamberlain also holds the next three spots on the NBA's season scoring average list with 44.8, 38.9 and 38.4 points per game. The next closest player is Elgin Baylor, who averaged 38.3 ppg in the same '61-62 season in which Chamberlain set the record.
Chamberlain also set a record for rebounds in a game with 55, against the Boston Celtics on November 24, 1960. (The opposing center in that game was Bill Russell, who had held the former record of 51.)
After critics called him a one-dimensional (or even selfish) player, Chamberlain defiantly promised to lead the league in assists the next year, which he did in 1968, at a clip of 8.6 per game - numbers good enough to match those of today's point guards.
Chamberlain is also the only player in NBA history to achieve a double-triple-double (20 points, 20 rebounds, 20 assists), in one game. In 1968, he logged 22 points, 25 rebounds and 21 assists. For basketball purists, this may be the most jaw-dropping stat line, as it is the ultimate testimony of Wilt's versatility.
Chamberlain was also known for incredible stamina. In 1962 he managed 48.5 minutes per game - meaning he played practically every minute of the overtime contests as well the regulation. His 3882 minutes played out of the team's possible 3890 mean an average of six seconds rest per game.
Chamberlain played over 46 minutes per game for seven seasons, and his career 45.8 average is unparalleled. Chamberlain also holds the top five marks in minutes played in a season and the top seven marks in minutes-per-game played in a season, including 3882 minutes out of a possible 3890 minutes in his superlative 1961-62 season, an average of more than 48 minutes per game in a game that runs 48 minutes of regulation time!
Despite the fact that he was regularly double- and triple-teamed on offense and relied upon so heavily on defense, in his 14 years in the NBA he never once fouled out of a game.
As an arguable, but probable note, many sportswriters attest that Chamberlain would have had many quadruple- if not quintuple-doubles, and average a triple double for his career (points/ rebounds/ blocks). Chamberlain played in an era during which blocks and steals were not officially kept statistics.

**Saulbadguy** · 01-23-2006, 09:27 AM

Different time, different game. Those records could easily last forever.

Infidel Goat · 01-23-2006, 09:40 AM

This is what I wrote about Chamberlain in the Greatest Athlete of All Time poll (poll results ):

Nobody has voted for the right guy yet (Post #55).

10.9 100 M dash time in high school
Pennsylvania State Champ in the 110 M Hurdles AND the shot put
24 foot broad jump
Big Eight Champ in the high jump

Bench pressed 500 lbs.

Offered a pro football contract by the Chiefs in 1966.

7'1" tall
275 lbs.

31,419 career points
100 points in one game
55 rebounds in one game
played in 79 complete games in one season

Professional caliber volleyball player

Ran the Honolulu Marathon and a 50 mile Canadian race (when he was 60 years old).

and possibly bedded 20,000 women.

I give you the greatest athlete:

--Infidel Goat

Amnorix · 01-23-2006, 09:49 AM

Bill Russell and Wilt actually became very good friends. To the point where they would visit each other at the host player's home before a game. Russell even mentioned taking a nap in Wilt's bed before one game against him.

Russell describes Wilt as a complete physical freak. Ungodly strong, the tallest guy in the NBA, and pretty fast anyway. Just a man among boys on the basketball court.

Russell has also said that Wilt's ONE failing was that he was too "nice" or "gentle". Wilt was so far beyond everyone else in physical ability, Russell thought he was afraid of hurting anyone. That probably help explaisn why he never fouled out even though he was a center and played all 48 minutes of nearly every game his whole career.

In short, Russell thinks he lacked a "killer instinct". That's his one criticism. For basketball and overall physical skills, however, he was a man among boys.

HMc · 01-23-2006, 10:04 AM

Impressive numbers.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Bradman

ROYC75 · 01-23-2006, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

Different time, different game. Those records could easily last forever.

Uh, them will .

The Greatest player to ever play the game also went to the Greatest College Evvvvvvaaaarrrrrrr.........

Chew on that one Kitty fan .........

**Skip Towne** · 01-23-2006, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROYC75

Uh, them will .

The Greatest player to ever play the game also went to the Greatest College Evvvvvvaaaarrrrrrr.........

Chew on that one Kitty fan .........

Don't be so hard on our brothers to the west. They produced Gary Spani.

teedubya · 01-23-2006, 10:14 AM

Man, imagine him in a Chiefs uniform... heh.

**Saulbadguy** · 01-23-2006, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROYC75

Uh, them will .

The Greatest player to ever play the game also went to the Greatest College Evvvvvvaaaarrrrrrr.........

Chew on that one Kitty fan .........

Yep..he loved KU so much, he went there 2 years..and did not return there at all for 40 years.

ROYC75 · 01-23-2006, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

Yep..he loved KU so much, he went there 2 years..and did not return there at all for 40 years.

Ya think....... ever heard of family fued ?

Kinda like in laws, just because you don't visit doesn't mean you don't love them.

Besides, he went there 3 years, freshmen were inelgible to play on varsity. Pro ball came calling and the $$$ was there for him.

redfan · 01-23-2006, 11:10 AM

The Big Q:
Why couldn't he hit his FTs?

BIG_DADDY · 01-23-2006, 11:20 AM

Stealing the thunder jaz? This post was not placed when it was on accident. Was Chamberlin awesome, yes. Thank you captain obvious. Now back to the unbelievable performance that just took place against the athlete we have on the floor today.

ROYC75 · 01-23-2006, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIG_DADDY

Stealing the thunder jaz? This post was not placed when it was on accident. Was Chamberlin awesome, yes. Thank you captain obvious. Now back to the unbelievable performance that just took place against the athlete we have on the floor today.

( Kobe ) Ball Hog ........ a punk too .

**Saulbadguy** · 01-23-2006, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIG_DADDY

Stealing the thunder jaz? This post was not placed when it was on accident. Was Chamberlin awesome, yes. Thank you captain obvious. Now back to the unbelievable performance that just took place against the athlete we have on the floor today.

It's still pretty cool. He was an amazing athlete in his time. An athletic 7'1 person in the 60's was unheard of. I doubt he would make the same impact today if he played in todays league. Thats why I said his records will probably last forever.

He is still arguably the best player to ever played the game. I still put him at #2 whenever the discussion arises.

**Saulbadguy** · 01-23-2006, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROYC75

Ball Hog ........ a punk too .

01-23-2006, 09:22 AM
jAZ Supporter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Tucson, AZ Casino cash: $9847493	Wilt Chamberlin... Some of the sickest stats in sports history. We all know about the 20,000 women and 100 point game, but did you know these? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilt_Ch...women.22_claim Chamberlain averaged 30.1 points and 22.9 rebounds per game for his career. Wilt's 1961-62 scoring average of 50.4 ppg, accomplished with the Philadelphia Warriors, is by far the NBA record. Chamberlain also holds the next three spots on the NBA's season scoring average list with 44.8, 38.9 and 38.4 points per game. The next closest player is Elgin Baylor, who averaged 38.3 ppg in the same '61-62 season in which Chamberlain set the record. Chamberlain also set a record for rebounds in a game with 55, against the Boston Celtics on November 24, 1960. (The opposing center in that game was Bill Russell, who had held the former record of 51.) After critics called him a one-dimensional (or even selfish) player, Chamberlain defiantly promised to lead the league in assists the next year, which he did in 1968, at a clip of 8.6 per game - numbers good enough to match those of today's point guards. Chamberlain is also the only player in NBA history to achieve a double-triple-double (20 points, 20 rebounds, 20 assists), in one game. In 1968, he logged 22 points, 25 rebounds and 21 assists. For basketball purists, this may be the most jaw-dropping stat line, as it is the ultimate testimony of Wilt's versatility. Chamberlain was also known for incredible stamina. In 1962 he managed 48.5 minutes per game - meaning he played practically every minute of the overtime contests as well the regulation. His 3882 minutes played out of the team's possible 3890 mean an average of six seconds rest per game. Chamberlain played over 46 minutes per game for seven seasons, and his career 45.8 average is unparalleled. Chamberlain also holds the top five marks in minutes played in a season and the top seven marks in minutes-per-game played in a season, including 3882 minutes out of a possible 3890 minutes in his superlative 1961-62 season, an average of more than 48 minutes per game in a game that runs 48 minutes of regulation time! Despite the fact that he was regularly double- and triple-teamed on offense and relied upon so heavily on defense, in his 14 years in the NBA he never once fouled out of a game. As an arguable, but probable note, many sportswriters attest that Chamberlain would have had many quadruple- if not quintuple-doubles, and average a triple double for his career (points/ rebounds/ blocks). Chamberlain played in an era during which blocks and steals were not officially kept statistics.
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Infidel Goat Beer Sherpa Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: shackled in a cellar Casino cash: $3852493	This is what I wrote about Chamberlain in the Greatest Athlete of All Time poll (poll results ): Nobody has voted for the right guy yet (Post #55). 10.9 100 M dash time in high school Pennsylvania State Champ in the 110 M Hurdles AND the shot put 24 foot broad jump Big Eight Champ in the high jump Bench pressed 500 lbs. Offered a pro football contract by the Chiefs in 1966. 7'1" tall 275 lbs. 31,419 career points 100 points in one game 55 rebounds in one game played in 79 complete games in one season Professional caliber volleyball player Ran the Honolulu Marathon and a 50 mile Canadian race (when he was 60 years old). and possibly bedded 20,000 women. I give you the greatest athlete: --Infidel Goat
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Amnorix In BB I trust Join Date: May 2003 Location: Boston, Mass. Casino cash: $10029808	Bill Russell and Wilt actually became very good friends. To the point where they would visit each other at the host player's home before a game. Russell even mentioned taking a nap in Wilt's bed before one game against him. Russell describes Wilt as a complete physical freak. Ungodly strong, the tallest guy in the NBA, and pretty fast anyway. Just a man among boys on the basketball court. Russell has also said that Wilt's ONE failing was that he was too "nice" or "gentle". Wilt was so far beyond everyone else in physical ability, Russell thought he was afraid of hurting anyone. That probably help explaisn why he never fouled out even though he was a center and played all 48 minutes of nearly every game his whole career. In short, Russell thinks he lacked a "killer instinct". That's his one criticism. For basketball and overall physical skills, however, he was a man among boys. __________________ "I love signature blocks on the Internet. I get to put whatever the hell I want in quotes, pick a pretend author, and bang, it's like he really said it." George Washington
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