McMorris: READY Nov 1, 2009
We caught up with him during Media Day for an exclusive Q&A. Morris talked about a variety of subjects, from being a winner, hailing from the same city as Wilt Chamberlain, winning back-to-back state championships in high school, and molding his game after ... DG: Is there special meaning to know (as a Philadelphia native) that Wilt Chamberlain from Philadelphia played here ... They told me, You know Wilt Chamberlain played here. (Phog.net)
The Ties That Unwind Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty ImagesOnce the closest of friends, Isiah Thomas and Magic Johnson grew apart in their shared desire to win an NBA title.Lost amid the attacks Isiah Thomas and Magic Johnson have hurled at each other is a mutual desire they shared to win. But that drive also spun the two apart, writes Ian Thomsen. Oct 31, 2009
It has always been this way: Bill Russell has told me that he and Wilt Chamberlain were such good friends that they used to have dinner together on the eve of their games. But at the highest levels of the NBA, the desire to win devours all else. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
HOF follow-up: Martin recalls era Oct 28, 2009
Had Baker gone to Kansas, he would have played with NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain. But the most surprising choice by Baker was the choice to forgo the NFL after serving his tour of duty with the U.S. Army. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Celtics will rule again Oct 27, 2009
So much has been made of the addition of O Neal, whose credentials approach those of the best ever, Wilt Chamberlain, and the Cavs have added important depth in Anthony Parker and Jemario Moon, but the Celtics have it all over the Cavs in the depth department. The Celts literally go 11 deep, and have legitimate sparkplugs off the bench in Eddie House and Glen Davis. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
NBA's new rule paves way for two steps Oct 24, 2009
Former New York Knicks great Walt Frazier, who grew up in Atlanta, insists that if the NBA had allowed two steps back in the 1960s, Wilt Chamberlain would have averaged 100 points a game. A pioneering NBA referee from that era agrees. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Thomas says he's 'hurt' over Magic's book comments Oct 23, 2009
bizowner wrote on Oct 22, 2009 8:24 PM:" Top 5 last 50 years: Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Kareem, Wilt Chamberlain and who is number 5 ?Jerry West, Oscar Robertson, Bill Russell, Dr. J, Magic, LeBron, Karl Malone ? ". Have something to say about this story. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Pre-Season: NBA teams often play off the beaten path Oct 18, 2009
Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points in a 169-147 win over the New York Knicks. Indian Wells, Calif. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Leaguemakes it official it's OK to travel Oct 17, 2009
NBA makes it official it's OK to travel - NBA- nbcsports. NBA makes it official it's OK to travel. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NBA on traveling: Two steps are better than one Oct 16, 2009
Updated: October 16, 2009, 1:44 AM ET. NBA to alter traveling rules. (ESPN -- Basketball)
Robert Hoobing, editor; worked for AP, Pats, and Postal Service Oct 16, 2009
Mr. Hoobing, who covered such sports legends as Muhammad Ali, Mickey Mantle, Jackie Robinson, Bill Russell, and Wilt Chamberlain, also collaborated with novelist James A. Michener to write Golden Moments: A collection of United States 1984 Commemorative Olympic Issues. He also authored The 1984 Olympics: Sarajevo and Los Angeles. (Boston Globe)
Howard looking to find Magic free throw touch Oct 15, 2009
Shaquille O'Neal and Wilt Chamberlain stand out the most, a pair of dominant big men who have six NBA titles between them, but never could solve their free-throw stroke. O'Neal (52 percent) and Chamberlain (51 percent) rank as some of the worst free throw shooters in league history. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Vote on greatest basketball player of all time Oct 13, 2009
The candidates are Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Larry Bird, Kobe Bryant, Wilt Chamberlain, LeBron James, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, George Mikan, Yao Ming, Dirk Nowitzki, Hakeem Olajuwon, Oscar Robertson, David Robinson, Bill Russell and Jerry West. Don't see your favorite player. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Sobel: Thursday pairings analysis » Oct 8, 2009
As far as that role goes, though, was Dick Fosbury, Bobby Orr and Wilt Chamberlain all rolled into one. He changed the game. (ESPN -- Golf)
Crawford can do more than score Oct 1, 2009
He is, after all, one of just four players in NBA history to score 50 or more points with three different teams, joining legends Wilt Chamberlain, Bernard King and Moses Malone in that elite club. But they had no idea he was such a gifted passer and tenacious defender as he's shown in the first hours of training camp. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
NCAA tourney returns to KC in 2013 Sep 23, 2009
Kansas City was the site of one of the tournament s most memorable championship games, North Carolina s triple-overtime win against Wilt Chamberlain and the in 1957. Kansas City has been the site of the NCAA s Final Four on 10 occasions and has hosted the tournament 28 times. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Who is the greatest of all-time? Sep 23, 2009
Who is the Greatest Basketball Player of All Time. United States Sports Academy. (USA Today -- Sports)
Jordan leads distinguished class into Hall of Fame Sep 12, 2009
Michael Jordan pauses during his induction speech at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. By Jim Rogash, Getty Images. (USA Today -- Sports)
Michael Jordans Big What If? Sep 12, 2009
(Hoops fans of a certain vintage will scoff and note that Wilt Chamberlain averaged 50 points and 25 boards per game in 61-62, but Jordan was on TV constantly, and Wilts games were rarely televised. Im not saying that Wilts feat is less important, just less influential. (Slate)
Jordan Inducted into NBA Hall of Fame Sep 12, 2009
Others might prefer Oscar Robertson, still others "Magic" Johnson, George "Ice Man" Gervin, Wilt Chamberlain, or others. It is all very dependent on when you grew up. (CBS News)
Opinion: Even Jordan must learn the hardest lesson Sep 9, 2009
Wilt Chamberlain scored more on a single night. Oscar Robertson put up 153 more triple-doubles. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Thompson, Jordan linked Sep 9, 2009
"I didn't see Wilt Chamberlain in his heyday or Jerry West, and I didn't see Bill Walton that much, but the things Michael did on the court and how great he was late in the game, I couldn't put anyone close to him.". There are those who say that Thompson played like Jordan before His Airness came along. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Now it’s the Dee League Aug 30, 2009
In the 60s and 70s, we had Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell, Oscar Robertson, and Bob Cousy. Then, Larry Bird and Julius Erving and Magic Johnson took it to another level, and then Michael Jordan. (Boston Globe)
From stage to screen, ‘Passing Strange’ plays on Aug 26, 2009
Both were middle-class black kids growing up in urban settings, with similar cultural touchstones, from the Jackson 5 and Sanford and Son to sports stars like Walt Frazier and Wilt Chamberlain. Having a shorthand with the person you re collaborating with really helps, says Stew. (Boston Globe)
Craziest sports egomaniac we've seen Aug 19, 2009
For the low, low price of a reported $12 million, Favre has officially -- and irrevocably -- morphed his reputation, going from greatest quarterback of all time to craziest sports egomaniac we've ever seen -- and that includes Michael Jordan, Will Clark, Wilt Chamberlain, Roger Clemens, Barry Bonds. Truly, it's a head-spinning thing. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
What if Babe Ruth used Twitter? Aug 6, 2009
Muhammad Ali, Wilt Chamberlain, Reggie Jackson, Joe Namath or Babe Ruth. Who would you choose. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
'Bullet' Bob finally land among football's best Aug 5, 2009
"This guy revolutionized the passing game and forced them to come up with the zone defense, just like Wilt Chamberlain forced them to change certain rules in basketball," Hall of Fame defensive back Herb Adderley said. Hayes was a huge threat no matter who was throwing him the ball. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Which Way Is Up? Jul 30, 2009
Remember Game 1 of the playoffs, when Rose thrust his name up there with legends like Wilt Chamberlain and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar by getting 36 points as a rookie in his postseason debut. Well, don't forget Games 2 and 3 then, when Rose combined for 19 points, shot 9-of-25 and totaled nine assists and 11 turnovers after posting 11 and five in the opener. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
A Humbling Rite Of Passage AP; Nathaniel S. Butler/Getty ImagesBaron Davis (2007 playoffs), Scottie Pippen ('94 playoffs) and Vince Carter ('00 Olympics) all have signature dunks. LeBron James is hardly the first NBA star to get dunked on for all the sporting world to see. And he certainly won't be the last icon to get 'posterized,' either, writes Steve Aschburner. Jul 24, 2009
You think Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain didn't suffer the supposed humiliation of being posterized by the other on many, many occasions. No one held it against anybody -- one man slammed, the other maybe checked for blood or a pebble-grain impression between his eyes, then took the ball and passed it in. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Defining moment Jul 13, 2009
Former Carolina player Bob Cunningham, now deceased, later said that none other than former Jayhawk All-American and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Wilt Chamberlain, also now deceased, credited the Tar Heels with putting the new Atlantic Coast Conference on the map with that win. "Wilt Chamberlain said that team really gave standing to the ACC," Cunningham said. (North Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)
The Thrill List Jul 11, 2009
Joe DiMaggio, Wilt Chamberlain absent from SI's Thrill Lists - Michael Farber - SI.com ... No Wilt Chamberlain or Larry Bird. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Welcome Home To Kansas Basketball Jul 9, 2009
Henry actually ranks No. 8 in career scoring average in KU history and No. 3 in career scoring average for two-year players behind Wilt Chamberlain and Wayne Hightower. Pretty elite company, indeed. (Phog.net)
My Own Worst Enemy Jul 8, 2009
The transitions that Oscar Robertson, Wilt Chamberlain, Nate Archibald and Bob McAdoo successfully navigated, from Mr. Franchise types to supporting players who gained rings and added credibility late in their Hall of Fame careers, seems beyond him. Iverson's most face-saving option might be Europe, where he could truly be a gate attraction without rocking other NBA players' boats. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Balancing Act Jul 7, 2009
As one of the biggest stars to play for Pat Summitt at the University of Tennessee, Parker was the first woman to dunk in the NCAA tournament and followed Wilt Chamberlain and Wes Unseld as the third hoops player ever to double up on rookie of the year and MVP honors in a pro league. Considering her importance to women's basketball, it's little wonder the reaction was mixed when news broke of her pregnancy in January. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Tar Heel Monthly Jul 5, 2009
is the untold story of Carolina's 1957 national championship season, which included a 32-0 record and an epic triple-overtime win over Wilt Chamberlain and Kansas in the national championship game. To subscribe. (Tarheelblue.com)
NOT IMMUNE: Ex-jocks face ax in TV, radio gigs Jun 29, 2009
Jones, who holds an economics degree from Villanova, won the NBA championship alongside Wilt Chamberlain with the 1967 Philadelphia 76ers. The Heat declined to comment on Jones' departure except to issue a statement from president of business operations Eric Woolworth reading: "These challenging economic times mandate that every organization maximize efficiencies and remain strong. To that end, The Heat Group has eliminated a small number of job positions. Each of the employees affected will... (USA Today -- Sports)
Jackson Was A Study In Black And White Jun 29, 2009
Is Danyel Smith too young to remember Jackie Robinson, or Hank Aaron, or Arthur Ashe, or Wilt Chamberlain, or Julius Erving, or Magic Johnson, or Michael Jordan, or Charles Barkley, or Cassius Clay aka Muhammed Ali, or Louis Armstrong, or Harry Belafonte, or Chuck Berry, or James Brown, or Ray Charles, or Nat King Cole, or John Coltrane, or Miles Davis, or Aretha Franklin, or Marvin Gaye, or Jimi Hendrix, or Lena Horne, or Etta James, or Quincy Jones, or Wynton Marsalis, or Smokey Robinson, or... (CBS News)
One day after draft, Suns look to future Jun 27, 2009
"But at the same time, I'm always mindful of the fact that everybody's expendable at some level,'' Kerr said. "Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem, Dr. J - they were all expendable. . (MSNBC -- Sports)
Another Buckeye set to use NBA's one-and-done rule Jun 25, 2009
Wilt Chamberlain left the University of Kansas in 1958 after his junior season and had to spend a year with the Harlem Globetrotters before he was eligible for the draft. It all changed in the 1970s when the NBA exempted so-called "hardship" cases, who could be drafted before their college class graduated. (Anchorage Daily News)
Where final Four MVPs were drafted Jun 24, 2009
Wednesday, June 24, 2009. Search stories on N&O.com. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Honoring a big shot Jun 21, 2009
It s one of those stories that s instantly infamous: Sam Jones, Wilt Chamberlain, and the stool. For what it s worth, Jones says, he and Chamberlain were the best of friends. (Boston Globe)
Suns looking up at Lakers . . . again Jun 16, 2009
Through the years, the Suns have had their ups, and the Lakers have had their downs - when Wilt Chamberlain and Jerry West retired, the end of Showtime, the Kobe-Shaq-Phil breakup. As recently as 2004-05, the Lakers missed the playoffs altogether as the Suns were cranking up the Steve Nash-D'Antoni machine. (AZCentral -- Sports)
They're the most from coast to coast Jun 16, 2009
Wilt Chamberlain 3,607. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Magic coach Van Gundy defends Howard Jun 16, 2009
Wilt Chamberlain was a 51. 1% career free throw shooter; Bill Russell 56. (USA Today -- Sports)
LOPRESTI: Lakers author 15th chapter in rich title history Jun 16, 2009
Jerry West and Wilt Chamberlain in the 1970s. George Mikan in the 1950s. (USA Today -- Sports)
Jones: Top 5 NBA finals Jun 5, 2009
1970: Knicks over Lakers, 4-3 The Knicks chances at winning this series should have ended in Game 5 when their center, Willis Reed, MVP of the All-Star Game and also league MVP, tore a muscle in his leg after tripping over Wilt Chamberlains foot. At that point, the series was tied 2-2, but the Knicks, despite Reed being out and Jerry West and Wilt Chamberlain having miserable second halves, managed to win Game 5, 107-100. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Superman taking his game up, up and away Jun 3, 2009
Even the great Wilt Chamberlain once said, "Nobody loves Goliath.". A superstar has to excel on the court, but he also has to have charisma and the personality to match. (Honolulu Advertiser)
I'm glad it's not Kobe vs. LeBron Jun 2, 2009
Two years separated Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell. Kobe won three titles before LeBron graduated high school. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Plimsolls step it up for summer Jun 1, 2009
Wilt Chamberlain scoring 100. Plimsolls. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Celizic: Still ideal player Jun 1, 2009
Wilt Chamberlain was probably the greatest center ever, but he won only when he had great help. Bill Russell was also one of the greatest centers ever, and he won titles every year because he was on a team that had hall-of-famers at almost every position. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Chances are slim, but teams have rallied before May 30, 2009
In Game 6, Bill Russell grabbed 31 rebounds for the Celtics and Wilt Chamberlain shot 6-for-21 from the field and 8-for-23 from the free-throw line ... Wilt Chamberlain, meanwhile, tallied 36 points in Game 5, a triple-double in Game 6, and 30 points and 27 rebounds in Game 7. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Coug baseballers wake the echoes of a legend May 29, 2009
IN THE SPACE OF a few short months in 1959, Gene Conley struck out Ted Williams and canned a hook shot over Wilt Chamberlain. So began a 1993 Boston Globe feature story on one of the most storied athletes ever to come out of the Pacific Northwest. (Cougfan.com)
More of this story May 28, 2009
Russell was second to Wilt Chamberlain as the league's leading rebounder ... The Lakers' roster included Keith Erickson, Happy Hairston, Leroy Ellis, Wilt Chamberlain, Baylor, West, Gail Goodrich, Pat Riley and Flynn Robinson. (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
How Trevor Ariza became the man May 28, 2009
NBA - Playoffs - Nene and Trevor Ariza have stepped into larger roles for the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers - ESPN. Updated: May 27, 2009, 5:15 PM ET. (ESPN -- Golf News)
LOPRESTI: Tough arena looms for Bing May 12, 2009
He can think back to what it was like trying to score on Wilt Chamberlain, who was 7 feet 1 inch tall. Talk about obstacles. (USA Today -- Sports)
Booster shot: Sam Jones on hand to root for Celtics May 11, 2009
Boston's streak was snapped by Wilt Chamberlain and the Philadelphia 76ers in 1967. "We should have won that year, too," said Jones. (Boston Globe)
Pisapia: 'Golden age of sports' open to debate May 7, 2009
Wilt Chamberlain soars for a basket early in his career while playing for the Philadelphia Warriors ... But the king of the court had to be Wilt Chamberlain ... Basketball: Wilt Chamberlain. (Longview Daily News, WA)
ASCHBURNER: Howard's offensive limitations impeding his greatness Apr 28, 2009
Then there's Wilt Chamberlain, who missed a daunting 5,805 free throws in 14 seasons (414. 6). (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
TAYLOR: Jamal Crawford just wants playoff experience, good or bad Apr 28, 2009
Wilt Chamberlain, Bernard King and Moses Malone. The guy can play. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Blooming Bulls Apr 19, 2009
All he did was pass Wilt Chamberlain and tie Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the highest-scoring playoff debut in NBA history. Rose had 36 points, 11 assists, six fouls, five turnovers, zero signs of nervousness. (CBS News)
Howard the center of Magic's hopes Apr 19, 2009
6 points per game, passed Wilt Chamberlain as the youngest NBA player to reach the 5,000-rebound mark and is a top candidate for defensive player of the year. Despite that success, most agree his game is still raw. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Chris BallardINSIDE THE NBA Apr 17, 2009
It is a role he inherited, at least symbolically, from Wilt Chamberlain, he of the 100 points and thousands of women, and one that only two players have held in the last 40 years. This is a title that goes beyond Best Big Man, one which Howard can arguably already lay claim to. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Pacers hope to stave off elimination vs. Hawks Apr 11, 2009
Instead of getting the ball to the likes of Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul- Jabbar or Moses Malone on the blocks, today's NBA guards throw the ball inside, hoping they get the kickout for a three. ABC 7 Talkback. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Jack McCallumINSIDE THE NBA Apr 8, 2009
5 assists) and pugilize (he once squared off against Wilt Chamberlain). In Stockton, who is also the NBA's all-time leader in steals, Sloan found not only a floor manager but also a blue-collar version of himself. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Basketball legend Bellamy retired to life of activism Apr 7, 2009
The gentle 6-foot-11 giant who once routinely battled the likes of Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell continues to fight these days, only now as a tireless activist, business leader and family man. Bellamy said he d have it no other way. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
UNC's other national titles Apr 7, 2009
UNC, led by All-American Lennie Rosenbluth, took on Kansas and star center Wilt Chamberlain for the title. The site was Kansas City, but UNC was used to hostile crowds. (News & Observer -- Sports)
