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When Bill Russell took a playful jab at Wilt Chamberlain for losing to him off the court as well : “Don’t ask who won, you know the answer”
The rivalry between Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain was transformative for the NBA in the 1960s. Everyone was aware that ...
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Bill Russell once predicted Wilt Chamberlain would score 100 points: "He has the size, strength, and stamina"
Moreover, it shows that even though there are many great athletes, only a few are considered special. Related: When Bill Russell threatened to retire if he wasn't paid $1 more than Wilt Chamberlain ...
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Russell was proud, fierce warrior
Bill Russell -- the prototypical defensive center ... His 21,620 rebounds (22.5 per game) are second all-time to Wilt Chamberlain's 23,924 (22.9 average). Relying on his left-handed hook ...
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Wilt's spirit was larger than life
Wilt Chamberlain was a giant of a man ... grabbing 55 rebounds in a game (against Bill Russell and the Boston Celtics); never fouling out of a game at any level of play. These are marks that ...