Wilton Norman Chamberlain (/ ˈtʃeɪmbərlɪn / CHAYM-bər-lin; August 21, 1936 – October 12, 1999) was an American professional basketball player. Standing 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) tall, he …

Dec 26, 2024 · Wilt Chamberlain is arguably the most physically dominant player ever to play on an NBA court, but where does he truly rank among the game's all-time greats?

Over a 14-year NBA career, Chamberlain spent his last five in Los Angeles, helping lead the Lakers to an NBA title over the New York Knicks in 1972. He captured his second NBA Finals …

Jan 24, 2025 · On Thursday, the Nuggets star became the first player since Wilt Chamberlain in 1968 to register a 35/20/15 game. Jokic posted his fifth consecutive triple-double — 35 points, …

Chamberlain, who preferred "the Big Dipper" among his several nicknames, was still a dominant player when he arrived in Los Angeles at 32. Working alongside Elgin Baylor and Jerry West,...

Jul 16, 2024 · Los Angeles Lakers While playing for the Philadelphia/San Francisco Warriors, Wilt Chamberlain showed his dominance with his scoring. He was unstoppable because he was …

The 1972–73 NBA season was the 27th season of the National Basketball Association.The season ended with the New York Knicks winning the NBA Championship, beating the Los …

Feb 15, 2024 · 1972 — Wilt Chamberlain of the Los Angeles Lakers becomes the first player in NBA history to reach the 30,000 point mark during a 110-109 loss to the Phoenix Suns. 1989 …

Kobe Bryant moved into fourth place on the NBA's all-time scoring list in the Los Angeles Lakers ' game against the Sacramento Kings, passing Wilt Chamberlain. Bryant's pull-up jumper...

On July 9, 1968, the Philadelphia 76ers exchanged Chamberlain for three Lakers: center Darrall Imhoff, who had been drafted a spot after Jerry West; forward Jerry Chambers; and a talented...