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"People would call me a loser" - Wilt Chamberlain reveals the only reason why he envied Bill Russell
However, Chamberlain's journey to greatness was not a solitary one. During his era of dominance in the league, Wilt faced fierce competition from another iconic player, Bill Russell. Both athletes ...
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YouTube Gold: A Deep Dive Into The Bill Russell-Wilt Chamberlain Rivalry
Larry Bird and Bill Russell vs. Wilt Chamberlain. Magic and Bird basically rescued the NBA in the 1980’s after it had fallen ...
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"I would have loved to see him play against Russell or Chamberlain in their prime" - Jerry West felt Kareem would have given Russell and Chamberlain good competition
Jabbar's skill and talent, believing a matchup against Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain in their prime would have been ...
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Where does Bill Russell rank among the Top 10 Greatest Celtics ever?
Russell's 11 rings and five MVPs in a Celtics uniform make his status as the greatest Celtic ever very difficult to debate. His resume would look even fatter if the NBA had started giving out ...
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On this day: Bill Russell pulls down NBA Finals-record 40 rebounds; Clarence Glover drafted
Celtics legend Bill Russell pulled down an NBA Finals-record 40 boards vs. the St. Louis Hawks, and Clarence Glover was ...
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"I cannot imagine anyone playing any better than you do" - When Bill Russell gave Michael Jordan a rare compliment after MJ won his 5th MVP award
Michael Jordan is among the legends, along with Bill Russell, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Wilt Chamberlain. All these names are in a class of their own. However, one rare compliment MJ received was ...