I don't think someone will do as much for the game as Jordan but there may be someone who may average more stats than him.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting og15:</div><div class="quote_post">Also while Jordan is said by many to be the GOAT, it's still quite arguable as to whether Wilt is greater.</div> When people compare MJ to Wilt, I think of it this way: Wilt had a few weaknesses (free-throw shooting comes to my mind first), and when you look at MJ's game he really had none. MJ also had more championships, MVPs, DPOYs, First Team Selections, All-Star MVPs, Finals MVPs, scoring titles, and a higher ppg average. Another thing is, when people talk about Wilt averaging 50 and 25 in 1961-62. Yeah, it's crazy, but I see Wilt and Shaq, circa 1994-96, being roughly the same player. I'd definetly have to go with MJ as the GOAT.
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Another thing is, when people talk about Wilt averaging 50 and 25 in 1961-62. Yeah, it's crazy, but I see Wilt and Shaq, circa 1994-96, being roughly the same player.</div> Wilt was far more athletic than Shaq, it's been stated many times here on JBB, so i won't get into details.. But when did Shaq average anywhere near 50 and 25 (even during the time-span which you acknowledged). At the same token what do All-Star MVPs have anything to do with accomplishments?
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting authentiq:</div><div class="quote_post">Wilt was far more athletic than Shaq, it's been stated many times here on JBB, so i won't get into details.. But when did Shaq average anywhere near 50 and 25 (even during the time-span which you acknowledged).</div> Shaq was a freakish athlete early in his career, for his size. I've heard all the tales about Wilt's athleticism (eg. college high jump champion), but I don't know if it's accurate to say he was "far more athletic." Shaq wasn't exactly a stiff. As for the stats comparison, all the numbers in the 60s are extremely inflated, first of all, because of the difference in pace. Even adjusting for that, Chamberlain was probably a better rebounder. As a scorer, he was more prolific because he took a ton more shots and played virtually the entire game, but I don't know if I'd consider him a greater offensive force than Shaq in his prime. Wilt was probably a better defensive player.
^^idk man, wilt was a track legend from what i heard, and was rumoured in having interest to play football and boxing.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting TheFreshPrince:</div><div class="quote_post">^^idk man, wilt was a track legend from what i heard, and was rumoured in having interest to play football and boxing.</div> Wilt had exceptional stamina, and no doubt he was probably a more versatile athlete. But how did that translate to his athleticism on the basketball court? Did he motor up and down the court much better than Shaq in his prime? Considering Shaq's game, early in his career, was largely to race down the court on the offensive end and get quick power dunks, I kind of doubt it. Shaq's combination of mass, strength, quickness, an agility around the basket is probably unmatched in the history of the game. Wilt might have come close, but I'd take Shaq in that regard. Admittedly, I've only seen a a couple complete games Wilt Chamberlain played, and none before 1965.
^^yeah, its prolly really super close, but i'd bet that wilt aged better than shaq athletically. Shaq put on way too much weight imo. Btw, do you know anwhere i can see more old school games besides espn classic
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting TheFreshPrince:</div><div class="quote_post">^^yeah, its prolly really super close, but i'd bet that wilt aged better than shaq athletically. Shaq put on way too much weight imo. Btw, do you know anwhere i can see more old school games besides espn classic</div> ESPN Classic and Hardwood Classics on NBATV are the only ones I know of. Also, almost no games from the 60s still exist on video tape. I remember reading that CBS (or some station that owned all the footage) destroyed all the tapes because it became to expensive to maintain them. Sucks.
