Is Wilt stronger than Shaq?

Wilt was definitely stronger than Shaq (although Shaq is a LOT heavier because he has a lot more fat than Wilt did). Shaq's excess fat has a negative affect on his stamina. Wilt averaged 46 minutes per game over the course of his career, and in 1962, Wilt only sat out EIGHT MINUTES of the ENTIRE SEASON.

Is Wilt Chamberlain the strongest basketball player ever?

Wilt Chamberlain was perhaps the most dominant all-around force in NBA history. He was basketball's unstoppable force, the most awesome offensive force the game has ever seen. Asked to name the greatest players ever to play basketball, most fans and aficionados would put Wilt Chamberlain at or near the top of the list.

How strong was Wilt actually?

Many don't know it, but Wilt used to lift weights with Arnold Schwarzenegger and got his bench press up to over 500 lbs. He has been credited by many as having been able to bench as much as 500 pounds even during his college days, but there are not very many credible sources for this.

Who was better than Wilt?

Russell won more NBA MVP awards than Chamberlain — five to four. While Russell was always crowned the ultimate team player — and deservedly so — Chamberlain — who once averaged 50 points in a season and scored 100 points in game — was always seen as a great individual.

Is Wilt stronger than Lebron?

No contest. Wilt was one of the strongest, if not the strongest player ever in the NBA. Wilt could bench over 500 pounds… LeBrom cannot even come close I would imagine.

Could Wilt Chamberlain have dominated Shaq?

Who is the most powerful in NBA?

#1 Wilt Chamberlain

He played the center position and is the only player in the history of NBA to average at least 30 points and 20 rebounds per game in a season, a feat he accomplished seven times. He was a four-time NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) and NBA finals MVP in 1972.

Is Wilt stronger than arnold?

Wilt Chamberlain once lifted a 3,000 pound car and lifted Arnold Schwarzenegger with one hand. There are some incredible stories about Wilt's strength, and we can get right into it by talking about how he once lifted a 3,000 pound car. A normal midsize car can weight about 3,000 pounds, but this was no problem for Wilt ...

Where does Wilt rank all time?

9) Wilt Chamberlain

He averaged 30.1 PPG, 22.9 RPG and shot 54% from the field in his 1045-game career.

Is Wilt the most athletic player?

As Sharpe pointed out, Wilt Chamberlain has a great argument for being the best athlete in NBA history as well — not only because of his track and field achievements, but because of what he accomplished at his size. A behemoth of a man, Chamberlain is considered one of the most dominant NBA players in history.

Who did Wilt drop 100 on?

On March 2, 1962, Wilt Chamberlain set the NBA single-game scoring record by tallying 100 points for the Philadelphia Warriors in a 169-147 victory over the New York Knicks.

Could Wilt Chamberlain dunk?

For most people, that's not even a consideration. Wilt Chamberlain was not most people though. He could do this. He could jump far and dunk well and make me feel personally attacked for my athletic deficiencies over half a century later.

How fast did Wilt run?

Playing in an era of lead-footed 6'10” hulks, Wilt Chamberlain was arguably the most athletic center in NBA history. Chamberlain starred in track in addition to basketball at Kansas, running the 100-yard dash in 10.9 seconds.

How much does Wilt lift?

In his physical prime, Chamberlain was able to bench press 550 pounds, 85 pounds more than the max of Shaquille O'Neal, who many regard as the most physically dominant player of the modern era.

How fast was Wilt Chamberlain?

He ran the 100-yard dash in 10.9 seconds, shot-putted 56 feet, triple jumped more than 50 feet, and won the high jump in the Big Eight Conference track and field championships three straight years.

Why isn t Wilt considered the greatest?

The only reason he doesn't rank higher on lists of the all-time greats is he won 'only' two NBA championships. The five players ahead of Chamberlain — Magic Johnson, Bill Russell, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, LeBron James and Michael Jordan — all have more NBA titles than him. Russell, his contemporary in that group, won 11.

Who was better Wilt or Jordan?

Jordan led the league in scoring 10 times and capitalized on it for 6 titles in six finals with six finals mvp's. Jordan finished right above Wilt as the greatest scorer ever, for an entire career, because Wilt had to stop scoring to win a title, and Jordan didn't have to stop scoring to win a title.

Who was better Kareem or Wilt?

They played against each other 27 times, including 11 games in the playoffs of 1971 and 1972. Chamberlain's teams won 14 of the 27 games, while Jabbar's teams won 13. Wilt had 122 50-point games, Jabbar had 10. One of those was against Wilt, but the Lakers blew the Bucks out of that game, 123-107.

Did Wilt have a 50 inch vertical?

Wilt “The Stilt” Chamberlain owns the highest vertical jump in NBA history, reaching a height of 48 inches.

How did Wilt lose his arm?

Wilt was ready to defend, but Jordan was right under Larry when he jumped. Wilt, setting aside the victory, rushed in and pushed Jordan out of the way just as Larry came down, saving Jordan's life, but crushing Wilt's left arm, leaving it crooked.

How many 70 point games does Wilt Chamberlain have?

A 70-point game is a rarity. Only six players in the history of the league have scored 70 points or more, with Wilt Chamberlain accounting for six of the 11 total scoring outbursts.

Did Wilt Chamberlain ever foul out?

Chamberlain never fouled out of a regular-season or playoff game in his 14 years in the NBA. His career average was only 2 fouls per game, despite having averaged 45.8 minutes per game over his career.

What was Arnold's weakest muscle?

Arnold's weakest muscle groups were his calves and he would often skip training them. He once cut all his pants into shorts to continuously remind himself of his weak calves and rigorously train them until they got buffed like the rest of his body.

Did Wilt save Jordan's life?

Jordan reunites with Wilt. It wasn't until Stats, the score keeper, told Jordan about the accident and how Wilt had saved his life, which Jordan was unaware of at the time when it had happened.

Who has defeated Arnold?

He won the World Cup seven times, three times in a row. "He's the only guy who defeated Arnold in Mr. Olympia," Merjimekian said. Schwarzenegger on Tuesday mentioned Oliva in a Twitter message: "Oliva was one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time & a true friend," Schwarzenegger said.