Kareem abduljabbar is often overlooked in the debate over who is the greatest nba player of all time as names like michael jordan, wilt chamberlain, bill. It was like nothing was right, he recalled in his book, the artist. Abduljabbar won the mvp award yet again, his sixth, which was an nba record. Apr, 2015 the battle of the giants wilt chamberlain versus kareem abdul jabbar duration. Chamberlain was 33 years old when kareem entered the nba, fresh off his days dominating the ncaa at ucla. So, in game 6, magic johnson, a rookie 69 point guard, jumped center. The year wilt chamberlain broke kareem abduljabbar hoops. But most impactful in chamberlains ascent to the record books was his success at the foul line. Feb 28, 2020 wilt chamberlain was the first nba player to score more than 30,000 cumulative points over his career, and the first and only player to score 100 points in a single game. Kareem abduljabbar posted up 7ft 4in utah jazz center mark eaton and.
To mark his debut novel, mycroft holmes, he sat down with us to share his favorite books. When abdul jabbar broke chamberlain s alltime scoring record in 1984, chamberlain repeatedly called on abdul jabbar to retire. Jabbar had a hard time scoring against wilt wilt chamberlain 22 points, he shot 1019 53% kareem abdul jabbar 32 points, he shot 1430 47%. These players were leroy edwards, bob kurland, george mikan, wilt chamberlain, and lew alcindor kareem abdul jabbar. Kareem abdul jabbar career stats, game logs, biographical info, awards, and achievements for the nba and ncaa. I dont think he was better individually, but i couldnt argue isnt. Kareem, now 33 years old, sprained his ankle in game 5 of the finals and was done for the playoffs.
Basketball players who caused rule changes by ron kurtus. Just think if they recorded blocks and assists back then. The nbas alltime leading scorer, kareem abduljabbar is also a devoted book lover. Kareem abduljabbar spoke with usa today sports about the nba and his new book. Wilt had long since retired when jordan emerged, but he alluded to a muchballyhooed oneonone clash in the 1980s between 7foot1 kareem. Kareem, you are one of the greatest athletes ever to play our game. The year wilt chamberlain broke kareem abduljabbar hoops amino. When kareem abdul jabbar left the game in 1989 at age 42, no nba player had ever scored more points, blocked more shots, won more most valuable player awards, played in more allstar games or logged. Wilt chamberlain was the first nba player to score more than 30,000 cumulative points over his career, and the first and only player to score 100 points in a single game. When abduljabbar broke chamberlains alltime scoring record in 1984, chamberlain repeatedly called on abduljabbar to retire. Kareems main advantage over wilt during the years they played against each other 1971, 1972, and 1973, wilt was injured for just about all of kareems. Nov 15, 2018 chamberlain 31,419 previously occupied the no. Wilt, shaq top nbas best big man performances sports.
So there is near an inch difference and to be honest i think that is a lower end listing for kareem. Growing up on and off the court kareem abdul jabbar. A view from above mass market paperback november 1, 1992. Who are the only players to block kareems sky hook. Jul 14, 2015 after years of trying to break back into the nba as a fulltime assistant coach, kareem abdul jabbar has found both comfort and a calling as a man of letters and a public intellectual. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. The battle of the giants wilt chamberlain versus kareem abduljabbar duration.
Kareem abduljabbar poster, milwaukee bucks, nba, basketball. Abduljabbar accused chamberlain of being a traitor to the black race for his republican political leanings, support of richard nixon, and relationships with white women. Kareem abdul jabbar 31 points, he shot 30 43% wilt won that battle, if wilt took 30 shots he wouldve dropped close to 40 points, if not 40 points. Kareem abduljabbar born ferdinand lewis alcindor, jr. Kareem abdul jabbar born ferdinand lewis alcindor, jr. Speaking on court after the game, nba commissioner david stern said. The following season, the 198889 campaign, was center kareem abduljabbars last of a 20year career, and this memoir is abduljabbars remembrance of that season. These players were leroy edwards, bob kurland, george mikan, wilt chamberlain, and lew alcindor kareem abduljabbar. With that bucket, abduljabbar surpassed the great wilt chamberlains career haul of. When kareem abduljabbar left the game in 1989 at age 42, no nba player had ever scored more points, blocked more shots, won more most valuable player awards, played in more allstar games or logged. Jabbar had a hard time scoring against wilt wilt chamberlain22 points, he shot 1019 53% kareem abdul.
In contrast to other lowpost specialists like wilt chamberlain, artis gilmore or shaquille oneal, abdul jabbar was a relatively slender player, standing 7 ft 2 in 2. Shop kareem abduljabbar signed milwaukee bucks sky hook over wilt chamberlain 8x10 photo and more. Lebron james added to the history books today, passing wilt chamberlain for fifth place on the nbas alltime scoring list james entered thursdays game against the portland trail blazers needing 39 points to pass chamberlain and in the fourth quarter of their 126117 win, the king got the and1 bucket to go with 3. Kareem released it around the free throw line and wilt swatted it while the ball was at its highest point. Kareem abduljabbar and wilt chamberlain once had a friendship that turned into. Mar 06, 2017 but most impactful in chamberlains ascent to the record books was his success at the foul line.
Was wilt chamberlain better than kareem abdul jabbar. High quality wilt chamberlain gifts and merchandise. With that bucket, abdul jabbar surpassed the great wilt chamberlain s career haul of 31,419 points and became the nbas alltime leading scorer. Bill russell i have my top 3 over wilt because they are better playoff performers and have just as many or more championships with the same or less talent. The only player to exceed that record, kareem abduljabbar, said at chamberlains funeral, wilt was one of the greatest ever, and we will never see another like him. His extraordinary feats in the 1962 season were later subject of the book wilt, 1962 by gary m.
The marquee matchup was wilt chamberlain versus kareem abdul jabbar, who knew a thing or two about historic streaks being ended. After years of trying to break back into the nba as a fulltime assistant coach, kareem abduljabbar has found both comfort and a calling as a man of letters and a public intellectual. It measures in x 19in and is printed on high quality paper. Wilt chamberlain comparison headtohead comparison between the nba stars wilt chamberlain and kareem abdul jabbar that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side. He dedicated an entire portion of his book to his former idol, calling the.
Kareem abduljabbar, american collegiate and professional basketball player who dominated the game in the 1970s and early 80s. He set numerous nba records during his 20year career, including most points scored 38,387, most field goals made 15,837. Wilt chamberlain vs kareem abduljabbar quotedunksbyi was talking about the blocks mostly, the video is valuable nonetheless i have watched it numerous times but its 3 minutes of highlights of a battle that happened like 30 times so it is what it is just a small sample thats gonna be biased either way. Did wilt chamberlain really sleep with 20,000 women.
Books by kareem abduljabbar author of mycroft holmes. Abduljabbar had 39 points and shot 17of33 from the field, but was worked on the glass by chamberlain, who finished with 26 rebounds to jabbars 17. Wilt chamberlain vintage sports photos for sale ebay. Wilt chamberlain blocking kareem abduljabbars signature sky. Apr 15, 2020 kareem abdul jabbar is often overlooked in the debate over who is the greatest nba player of all time as names like michael jordan, wilt chamberlain, bill russell, lebron james and kobe bryant. The lakers had a midseason slump but peaked toward the end of the year in the first three rounds of the playoffs. Kareem abduljabbar31 points, he shot 30 43% wilt won that battle, if wilt took 30 shots he wouldve dropped close to 40 points, if not 40 points. The highlights of the game were kareem abdul jabbar s finishing point total, wilt chamberlain s rebounding, the balanced scoring attack of the lakers, and pat rileys unheralded sixth man presence. Chamberlain and kareem abduljabbar, as alcindor would name himself later, would develop an intensely personal antipathy. Lebron james passes wilt chamberlain for fifth place on nbas. Kareem abduljabbar signed milwaukee bucks sky hook shot over wilt.
The following season, the 198889 campaign, was center kareem abdul jabbar s last of a 20year career, and this memoir is abdul jabbar s remembrance of that season. But we will never know exactly how many shots bill russell blocked because again, they never. Both wilt and kareem measured 71 barefoot but yet in side by side photos kareem looks about an inch taller than wilt that is not quite correct. The only legit block of the sky hook i witnessed was when we were playing the washington bullets with manut bol. Abdul jabbar had 39 points and shot 17of33 from the field, but was worked on the glass by chamberlain, who finished with 26 rebounds to jabbar s 17. Nov 15, 2018 lebron james added to the history books today, passing wilt chamberlain for fifth place on the nbas alltime scoring list james entered thursdays game against the portland trail blazers needing 39 points to pass chamberlain and in the fourth quarter of their 126117 win, the king got the and1 bucket to go with 3. The only player to exceed that record, kareem abdul jabbar, said at chamberlain s funeral, wilt was one of the greatest ever, and we will never see another like him. Wilt chamberlain shot blocking and defensive highlights vs. Wilt chamberlain original sports autographed items for sale. Kareem abduljabbar vs wilt chamberlain comparison nba.
In his legendary career, chamberlain scored 31,419 points, including the unbelievable time he. Is it possible that wilt chamberlain may not even be a top 5. Mar 03, 2010 kareem s main advantage over wilt during the years they played against each other 1971, 1972, and 1973, wilt was injured for just about all of kareem s rookie 1970 season was age. Award winning books books by kareem abduljabbar view official kareem abduljabbar store buy the book buy the book buy the comics buy the book buy the book buy the. Chamberlain was 11 years older than kareem abduljabbar, so this shortterm rivalry could not compare to wilts manoamano duels with russell. Wilton norman chamberlain was an american basketball player who played as a center and is. If wilt started at the age of 15, from then up to the age of 55 when the book was published he would have had 40 years to sleep with 20,000 women, or 500 different women a yeareasy math.
To ensure a safe delivery, posters will be rolled in a plastic sleeve and shipped in a protective shipping tube. Wilt chamberlain blocks kareem abduljabbar s skyhook not once, but twice within a very short period of time. Wilt chamberlain vs kareem abduljabbar message board. Wilt chamberlain blocking kareem abduljabbars signature. There just wasnt as much competitionlets take a look at the competition wilt played against, compared to the competition faced by shaq, a player with equally. Kareem abduljabbar now comfortable as a public intellectual. This video compares both headtohead by five categories. Kareem abduljabbar chose to use his first name as the title of his. Paul george, lebron james and kareem abduljabbar are just some of the names youll find in the nba allstar game records books.
Even more poignant were the words of the boston celtics bill russell, with whom chamberlain engaged in a celebrated oncourt rivalry and offcourt friendship during the 1960s. Abdul jabbar accused chamberlain of being a traitor to the black race for his republican political leanings, support of richard nixon, and relationships with white women. Chamberlain was 33 years old when kareem entered the nba, fresh off his days dominating the ncaa at. Kareem abduljabbar once tore into wilt chamberlain in an open. March 3, 2019 abduljabbar auctions 234 items from his collection of memorabilia, including four of his six nba championship rings. Why isnt wilt chamberlain considered the greatest of all. Dec 29, 2011 wilt chamberlain blocks kareem abduljabbars skyhook not once, but twice within a very short period of time. He set numerous nba records during his 20year career, including most points scored 38,387, most field goals made 15,837, most minutes played 57,446, and most mvp awards won 6. Kareem abduljabbar signed milwaukee bucks sky hook over wilt.
Feb 03, 2016 march 3, 2019 abdul jabbar auctions 234 items from his collection of memorabilia, including four of his six nba championship rings. Wilt chamberlain in his mid 30s held his own against kareem abduljabbar in his mid 20s thanks in large part to his incredible defensive skill. Wilt chamberlain blocks kareem abduljabbars skyhook not once, but twice within a very short period of time. Wilt chamberlain vs kareem abduljabbar game by game stats. In contrast to other lowpost specialists like wilt chamberlain, artis gilmore or shaquille oneal, abduljabbar was a relatively slender player, standing 7 ft 2 in 2. The highlights of the game were kareem abduljabbars finishing point total, wilt chamberlains rebounding, the balanced scoring attack of the lakers, and pat rileys unheralded sixth man presence. Wilt chamberlain profile and basic stats wilt chamberlain information including teams, jersey numbers, championships won, awards, stats and everything about the nba player. Its better to pass up this shot, kareem sports illustrated.
And the two most athletic centers of all time bar none. Two of the most dominate centers to ever play the game. In high school, abdul jabbar was a member of power memorials historic 71game winning streak that dematha ended less than a decade earlier. Kareem abduljabbar career stats, game logs, biographical info, awards, and achievements for the nba and ncaa.
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