2023-24 NBA Thread

[MU82]

On this date in 1962, Wilt Chamberlain completed the highest-scoring regular season in NBA history, in which he averaged 50.4 ppg.

Perhaps even more incredibly, he averaged 48.5 minutes. Even though NBA games were (and still are) only 48 minutes long, he averaged more than that because his team, the Philadelphia Warriors, played in 7 OT games. He was never subbed out all season, and he missed only 8 minutes because he was ejected in the fourth quarter of one game.

(The above info from Yahoo Sports)

Somehow, over the years, Wilt has become one of the most underrated players in NBA history.

[The Sultan]

On this date in 1962, Wilt Chamberlain completed the highest-scoring regular season in NBA history, in which he averaged 50.4 ppg.

Perhaps even more incredibly, he averaged 48.5 minutes. Even though NBA games were (and still are) only 48 minutes long, he averaged more than that because his team, the Philadelphia Warriors, played in 7 OT games. He was never subbed out all season, and he missed only 8 minutes because he was ejected in the fourth quarter of one game.

(The above info from Yahoo Sports)

Somehow, over the years, Wilt has become one of the most underrated players in NBA history.

I'm with JJ Redick - the 1960s NBA was made up of plumbers and firemen.

[lawdog77]

I'm with JJ Redick - the 1960s NBA was made up of plumbers and firemen.

Did you know Wilt had higher scoring and rebounding averages against Russell than he did against the rest of the NBA?

[The Sultan]

Did you know Wilt had higher scoring and rebounding averages against Russell than he did against the rest of the NBA?

Yeah. He was a great player. I'm just not going to be wowed with stats from 1962.

[lawdog77]

Yeah. He was a great player. I'm just not going to be wowed with stats from 1962.

To each his own, I guess. My point was that he didn't just pad his stats against the UA Local 157.

[MU82]

It seems that every time ESPN has a blurb about So-and-So being only the third player ever to record xxxx points, xxxx rebounds and xxxx assists - or whatever the stat-salad combo is - one of the others is Wilt.

Also, every time a record for blocked shots is mentioned, it's a fraud. Blocks weren't an official stat when Wilt and Russell played, and they surely hold blocked-shot records that will never be approached, let alone broken.

[Spotcheck Billy]

What surprises me more is that an NBA season in 1962 ended in March.

[Uncle Rico]

Basketball in the 70's was far superior than basketball today. 

-Signed People The World Has Passed By

[The Sultan]

What surprises me more is that an NBA season in 1962 ended in March.

The regular season yes. The current season starts about the same time (mid October) but ends a couple weeks later (early to mid April).  There are two additional games now, but the bigger deal is the season is more spread out. 

For instance, look at the Celtics '61-62 schedule. 

https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/BOS/1962/gamelog/

In the eight days between November 11 and November 18, they played six games in five cities. Including  a back-to-back-to-back in Cincinnati, New York and Boston.

[lawdog77]

The regular season yes. The current season starts about the same time (mid October) but ends a couple weeks later (early to mid April).  There are two additional games now, but the bigger deal is the season is more spread out. 

For instance, look at the Celtics '61-62 schedule. 

https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/BOS/1962/gamelog/

In the eight days between November 11 and November 18, they played six games in five cities. Including  a back-to-back-to-back in Cincinnati, New York and Boston.

Boeing planes worked back then

[MU82]

In a career of incredible dunks for Anthony Edwards, this might have been his best ever ...

[rocket surgeon]

In a career of incredible dunks for Anthony Edwards, this might have been his best ever ...

  they call that one the tea bag poster

[Hards Alumni]

In a career of incredible dunks for Anthony Edwards, this might have been his best ever ...

Thrunk.

[MU82]

Another look.

[The Sultan]

Only to have this one a few hours later...from Sun Prairie's own Jalen Johnson.

https://x.com/ATLHawks/status/1769917607266677194?s=20

[MU82]

Edwards' dunk was much more ferocious and he soared much higher IMHO. But Johnson's was good, too.

[wadesworld]

Only to have this one a few hours later...from Sun Prairie's own Jalen Johnson.

https://x.com/ATLHawks/status/1769917607266677194?s=20

I remember when Scoop wrote this dude off because he "quit" on Duke.  Lol.  How's that one going?

[wadesworld]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okFx2IJImuo

By the way, this is still my favorite poster ever.  Giannis acting like there isn't some 6'6" human moving under him.  Khris's reaction says it all.  Not going nuts.  Confused and amazed.

[The Sultan]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okFx2IJImuo

By the way, this is still my favorite poster ever.  Giannis acting like there isn't some 6'6" human moving under him.  Khris's reaction says it all.  Not going nuts.  Confused and amazed.

What I love about that dunk, and really any time someone on the visiting team does something similar in New York, is the crowd's reaction. They know, and appreciate, ball.

Here is one from earlier in Giannis' career.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tm5T1EPBwmU

[Herman Cain]

On this date in 1962, Wilt Chamberlain completed the highest-scoring regular season in NBA history, in which he averaged 50.4 ppg.

Perhaps even more incredibly, he averaged 48.5 minutes. Even though NBA games were (and still are) only 48 minutes long, he averaged more than that because his team, the Philadelphia Warriors, played in 7 OT games. He was never subbed out all season, and he missed only 8 minutes because he was ejected in the fourth quarter of one game.

(The above info from Yahoo Sports)

Somehow, over the years, Wilt has become one of the most underrated players in NBA history.

I saw Wilt play live many times in the Pros. He was an incredible basketball player and outstanding overall athlete. Wilt had the stamina to play 48 minutes,  strength , speed and a crazy vert measured at 50 inches. He also had a great touch around the basket and his fadeaway was a thing of beauty. Defense and Rebounding were out of this world. St the end of his career when he had some talent around him he focused on passing and had outstanding vision.

I have him as The GOAT .

Unfortunately , Wilt happened to play at a time when The Celtics had the greatest dynasty ever and to the winner goes the spoils as they say.

[Jockey]

His vertical was never measured at that height.

Myths & Legends (as Micheal Stipe would say).

[Uncle Rico]

I saw Wilt play live many times in the Pros. He was an incredible basketball player and outstanding overall athlete. Wilt had the stamina to play 48 minutes,  strength , speed and a crazy vert measured at 50 inches. He also had a great touch around the basket and his fadeaway was a thing of beauty. Defense and Rebounding were out of this world. St the end of his career when he had some talent around him he focused on passing and had outstanding vision.

I have him as The GOAT .

Unfortunately , Wilt happened to play at a time when The Celtics had the greatest dynasty ever and to the winner goes the spoils as they say.

I used to meet Wilt for lunch at the Brown Derby back in the early 80's.

[Dr. Blackheart]

I used to meet Wilt for lunch at the Brown Derby back in the early 80's.

Wingman? 

[tower912]

Wilt was Rico's wingman.

[Pakuni]

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