Moreover, it shows that even though there are many great athletes, only a few are considered special. Related: When Bill Russell threatened to retire if he wasn't paid $1 more than Wilt Chamberlain ...

November 7, 1959 Wilt Chamberlain scores 30 points and grabs 28 rebounds in his first ever matchup with the legendary Bill Russell. 01:34 Giants of the Game: Chamberlain and Russell Wilt ...

Bill Russell -- the prototypical defensive center ... His 21,620 rebounds (22.5 per game) are second all-time to Wilt Chamberlain's 23,924 (22.9 average). Relying on his left-handed hook ...

Wilt Chamberlain’s name is all over the NBA ... securing 17 titles over their 71-year history. Icons like Bill Russell, Larry Bird, and Paul Pierce played pivotal roles in shaping the franchise ...