Wilt Chamberlain’s remarkable NBA career undeniably imprinted on every team he played for. During his career, Chamberlain won two NBA championships—one with the Philadelphia 76ers and the other with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Recently, fellow NBA legend Oscar Robertson admired Chamberlain while appearing on the “All The Smoke” podcast. Robertson, who predicted Russell Westbrook’s future, stated Chamberlain’s impact on the league while sharing his perspective on the Hall of Famer’s influence.
“Wilt Chamberlain was putting on a show for people. He carried the NBA for years, and I’ve always said this: the year he averaged 50 points a game, my good friend Bill Russell won MVP because they won the championship,” Robertson said.
“But when you average 50 points in a season and I average a triple-double that same year, it’s unbelievable. And people don’t say much about it,” he added.
Isaiah Thomas Supports Oscar Robertson’s Praise for Wilt Chamberlain
After fellow NBA legend Oscar Robertson recently praised Wilt Chamberlain’s greatness, another former star, Isaiah Thomas, supported Robertson’s claim. Thomas shared Robertson’s comments on his Instagram stories.
Chamberlain’s legacy continues to resonate, not only for his statistical achievements but also for his influence on the game during his time with the Philadelphia Warriors. His NBA journey began with the Philadelphia Warriors, where he played from 1959 to 1965.
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Although he didn’t win a championship with the Warriors, his arrival marked the beginning of a transformative era for the franchise. One of his most legendary moments came in 1962 when he set a historic single-game scoring record of 100 points against the New York Knicks.
Chamberlain’s best NBA season also occurred while he was with the Warriors. During the 1961-62 season, he averaged an astonishing 50.4 points and 25.7 rebounds per game.
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