NBA on TNT throws shade at media for comparing heroics of modern-day players with Wilt Chamberlain
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Wilt Chamberlain and Nikola Jokic
Most people agree that Wilt Chamberlain was among the best basketball players ever in terms of dominance. With so many unbreakable records under his belt, Chamberlain most certainly possesses the greatest statistical record book in NBA history. Since Bill Russell and Chamberlain were the two biggest stars in the NBA in the 1960s, they are frequently contrasted. Russell outperformed Chamberlain in terms of team dominance., winning 11 championships, but Chamberlain outperformed Russell in terms of statistics.
After Nikola Jokic’s recent 40-point game that led the Nuggets to a victory against the Charlotte Hornets, some comparisons were drawn to Wilt Chamberlain, and while people may sometimes like being compared with their predecessors it may not always be the best idea to do so.
Rob Perez from his Twitter handle called out the media for comparing the heroics of modern-day players with Wilt Chamberlain, he pointed out how in the fine print they always seem to overshadow someone else’s achievements, here’s the tweet below and some of the finest reactions from the Twitterati
As for Nikola Jokic, His sixth triple-double of the year helped the Denver Nuggets defeat the Charlotte Hornets 119-115. He set a career-high with 27 rebounds.
The legendary Hall of Famer is only the second player in NBA history to have at least 37 points, 27 rebounds, and 10 assists in a single game thanks to his rebounds in addition to his 40 points and 10 assists. Aaron Gordon, a member of his team, contributed 19 points and 10 rebounds as the Nuggets handed the Hornets their eighth straight loss.
Wilt Chamberlain’s dominance in the NBA
Modern NBA fans frequently underrate Wilt Chamberlain, largely because of the time period in which he competed. Although it’s frequently assumed that Wilt simply outperformed his smaller rivals, this claim has been overstated. On average, NBA centers in Chamberlain’s time were a little bit taller than they are now.
Like athletes from every era, Chamberlain undoubtedly had advantages. But the main reason for his success was how much better he was than the other players in the league. With a field goal percentage of 54.0%, Chamberlain averaged 30.1 points, 22.9 rebounds, and 4.4 assists a game. Although blocks and steals were not officially recorded during his career, it is commonly known that he exceeded both during several games.
While his scoring prowess is well-known, his rebounding totals are as unlikely to ever be surpassed. NBA record-holder Chamberlain averaged 27.2 rebounds per game in 1960–1961. He pulled down 2,149 rebounds in all that season, including 55 in one game. Chamberlain recorded 23,924 rebounds in his career, an NBA record.
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