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"He will learn more from our old pros than they will from him" - Former NBA head coach wasn't sold on rookie Wilt Chamberlain
About a third of the way into his 1959-60 NBA rookie season, Wilt Chamberlain was already making headlines. In fact, the young big man's performance was so extraordinary that Sports Illustrated ...
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Wilt Chamberlain opposed comparisons to rookie Shaquille O'Neal: "99% of his baskets come on dunks"
Wilt Chamberlain, one of the greatest ... "I think I'll probably go with Larry" Chamberlain's assessment of rookie Shaq ...
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Wilt Chamberlains Historic Rookie Season
Wilt Chamberlain was the first player in NBA history to win Rookie of the Year, and the season MVP, and only 1 of 2 to do it. It was truly a historic season.
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List of NBA Rookie of the Year Award Winners
The name of the trophy was changed to the Wilt Chamberlain Trophy in the 2022-23 season. Chamberlain is a former Rookie of the Year winner and a four-time league MVP. The Rookie of the Year award ...
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Wilt battled 'loser' label
"My theory is that there are four really important numbers in Wilt ... the first player to win MVP and Rookie of the Year awards in the same season. Chamberlain repeated as scoring and rebounding ...
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Wilt battled 'loser' label
Wilt Chamberlain was always bigger ... and became the first player to win the MVP and Rookie of the Year in the same season. Chamberlain repeated as scoring and rebounding champion in his second ...