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Wilt Chamberlain, one of the greatest players in NBA history, had an outsized personality that was matched only by his maximalist scoring explosions and incredible feats of stat-stuffing throughout the annals of NBA history. Of course, one of Wilt’s most iconic records, was his 100 points scored in a single game — a feat which […]

Dallas Mavericks players knew that NBA icon Dirk Nowitzki was just a few points shy of passing Wilt Chamberlain on the all-time scoring list. Yet, head coach Rick Carlisle shared that there wasn’t much hype in the Mavericks’ locker room in the days leading up to the milestone. Per Dwain Price of mavs.com, this didn’t […]

Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki is approaching yet another milestone in his career, as he could soon pass the legendary Wilt Chamberlain as the sixth-most prolific scorer in NBA history. The 7-footer needs only four points to pass Wilt The Stilt in the history books, having already surpassed the 30,000-point mark, aiming at Monday’s home game […]

The Dallas Mavericks managed to secure a thrilling victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday. Unfortunately, power forward Dirk Nowitzki came short of eclipsing NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. Nowitzki was just three points shy of passing Chamberlain during the 121-116 win over Cleveland. According to Dorthy J. Gentry of […]

On this date in 1962, then-Philadelphia Warriors center and NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain topped the century mark, scoring 100 points in a game against the New York Knicks: Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points on March 2, 1962 57 years later, still a record pic.twitter.com/Ryf19oSfp5 — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 2, 2019 Chamberlain made 36 of […]

Houston Rockets superstar guard James Harden says he can’t compare himself to NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain because Wilt was on another level. Harden has scored at least 30 points in 31 consecutive games, a feat no one has done in the NBA since Chamberlain. https://twitter.com/ESPNNBA/status/1097967906925748229 Harden is currently on a scoring tear that we didn’t […]

The 2019 NBA All-Star Game is almost upon us, with the league’s best and brightest about to take center stage in the most-awaited exhibition match of the year. Since 1951, the NBA’s greatest players have gathered together under one roof to thank the fans for supporting the game. But even from among the greats, there […]

Another day, another 30-point game for Houston Rockets guard James Harden. However, this one against the Minnesota Timberwolves carries a bit more significance since his streak is now on par with that of Hall of Famer Wilt Chamberlain’s. Harden registered 42 points against the Timberwolves on Wednesday night. According to CBS Sports, he has now […]

The legendary scoresheet containing Wilt Chamberlain’s mythical 100-point game will go up for auction in the near future, according to ESPN’s Darren Rovell. The scoresheet, which is signed by the late Chamberlain after becoming the first man to reach triple digits scoring as a member of the Philadelphia Warriors, is expected to fetch around $100,000 […]

While many are in awe of Houston Rockets superstar James Harden’s scoring outburst in the month of January, his scoring rampage is only second to Wilt Chamberlain. Harden closed January off with a whopping average of 43.6 points per game. However, per Elias Sports via ESPN Stats & Info, the reigning MVP’s scoring outburst is […]

Houston Rockets guard James Harden has quickly climbed up to put his name in the record books, currently in the midst of the most ambitious scoring barrage of his career. His 35.7 points per game average is the most since 1987-88, when Michael Jordan averaged 37.1 points to win the scoring crown, surpassing Kobe Bryant’s […]

James Harden joined basketball royalty on Martin Luther King Jr. Day by scoring 37 points in three quarters in a loss against the Philadelphia 76ers, making it his 20th straight game with 30 or more points and joining Wilt Chamberlain as the only two players to have reached that streak. Following a 28-point loss on […]

On Wednesday night against the visiting Portland Trail Blazers, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James passed Wilt Chamberlain for fifth place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. James accomplished the feat with a driving floater over Nik Stauskas and a free throw while being fouled on the play. The buckets that gave LeBron James the […]

Even his most vocal critics can’t deny LeBron James’ place among the greatest players in the history of the game, especially after passing Wilt Chamberlain on the all-time scoring list. The NBA released a moving tribute video that included James and Chamberlain’s rise to the NBA mirrored against one another: https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1063159703776092161 The video chronicles James […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James made history Wednesday night by eclipsing Wilt Chamberlain’s career scoring total and moving to the fifth place in the NBA’s points ladder. James came up big for Tinseltown when the Lakers hosted the Portland Trail Blazers, finishing the night with 44 points, 10 rebounds, nine assists, one steal, and […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James made history by surpassing Wilt Chamberlain in the NBA’s all-time scoring ladder. He’s now in fifth place after registering 44 points against the Portland Trail Blazers Wednesday night. LeBron James officially passes Wilt Chamberlain for 5th on the #NBA's all-time scoring list. #Lakers — Ryan Ward (@RyanWardLA) November 15, […]

Despite being only on his third season with the Golden State Warriors, Kevin Durant is already well on his way to making his mark in the history of the franchise. On Monday night, the defending back-to-back Finals MVP reached another milestone after amassing another 30-point triple-double. Kevin Durant is just the third player in @warriors […]

Raptors big man Serge Ibaka has been on a hot streak as of late. In fact, he hit 18 consecutive shots over the course of Toronto’s last two games — a feat that hasn’t been accomplished since Lakers legend Wilt Chamberlain. Serge Ibaka's 34 points yesterday were a career high. Counting the last game, he […]

With two wins and two losses, the Philadelphia 76ers have had a so-so start to the new campaign. However, the same cannot be said for superstar big man Joel Embiid, who just recently matched a 52-year-old Sixers record held by the great Wilt Chamberlain for most 20-point, 10-rebound games to open the season. Joel Embiid […]

Each season, approximately 80 fresh faces get the chance to step out on the sacred floor and witness their lifelong dream come true. While the rookies themselves are more than eager to showcase their talent on the big stage, there is a platoon of fans, analysts and journalists just waiting to prematurely smack on a […]

What do the Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant have in common with all-time greats Bob McAdoo, Bernard King, Moses Malone, Karl Malone, George Gervin, Adrian Dantley, Wilt Chamberlain, Walt Bellamy, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Michael Jordan? According to basketball-reference.com, they are the only 12 players in NBA history to average more than 30 […]

Out of the countless number of players who have played the game of basketball, Bill Simmons says the most powerful in terms of brute strength are LeBron James, Shaquille O’Neal, and Wilt Chamberlain (not in any particular order). During a recent episode of the Bill Simmons Podcast with guest Ryen Russillo, the founder of Ringer.com […]

A basketball stat line is a clear barometer on how a player affects the game. Good or bad, a player’s stats will reflect that. Once in a blue moon, stat lines reflect basketball anomalies, a reflection of some of the most bizarre things in NBA basketball. Here are some of the most impressive and bizarre […]

An innocent kid recently asked Dallas Mavericks icon Dirk Nowitzki if he was going to break Wilt Chamberlain’s towering 100-point record in an NBA game, according to Dwain Price of Mavs.com. As Dirk mentioned, the kid must not watch a ton of the Mavs. Nowitzki’s response was filled with his signature sass, one we’ve come […]

Draymond Green is closing in on one particular franchise record that could have his name among some of the best to ever play the game. The 27-year-old forward is one rebound shy of tying the great Wilt Chamberlain for most rebounds in Warriors franchise history (922), and could certainly pass him in the first quarter […]

Through his first six seasons in the NBA, Draymond Green has established himself as one of the core pieces of the puzzle for the Golden State Warriors. He has been a major part in helping the franchise experience much success in the last several seasons that have included a few deep playoff runs. During Game 4 […]

With Joel Embiid finally healthy for a full season, everyone was able to see just how dominant he is going to be in this league. Former New York Knicks star Charles Oakley has taken the comparisons up to a level though. He took to Twitter on Friday and said there hasn’t been anyone like Joel Embiid […]

When you think of Wilt Chamberlain, you also think of Nikola Jokic. At least you should. Jokic is on pace for a rare feat in the NBA, averaging more assists as a center than any center ever since Chamberlain in 1967-68. That’s a long time. And that’s how long it’s been since the league has […]

The Denver Nuggets have been one of the most surprising teams in the league. After failing to make the postseason last year, the Nuggets are now on the verge of making the playoffs for the first time since 2013. Much of their success is owed to Nikola Jokic, who has been the Nuggets’ best player. […]

When it comes to Los Angeles Lakers legendary retired shooting guard Kobe Bryant, it was no secret to anyone that the Black Mamba was one of the best players ever to step foot on an NBA court. Many will even argue that he was the best to ever do it. According to a post on […]

The league’s 67th annual midseason exhibition is here. Los Angeles is the center of the NBA’s universe this weekend. This is the fourth time the All-Star game has been played in L.A., the Staples Center most recently played host to the exhibition in 2011. This year for the first time since the inaugural game in […]

There are now seven 30,000 scorers in league history, with James joining four Hall of Famers in career leader Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Karl Malone, Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain, and two future Hall of Famers in Kobe Bryant and Dirk Nowitzki. On Tuesday, LeBron joined this most exclusive club in a career that goes beyond scoring. It […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have tried all season to escape their mediocrity, and it appears that the team is finally heading into the right direction. Against the Bulls on Monday night, DeMarcus Cousins scored 44 points, 24 rebounds, and 10 assists. This feat has made Cousins the first player with at least 40 points, 20 […]

The Golden State Warriors are defending champions for the second time in three years heading into this year’s 2017 NBA playoffs. After many years of not making it to the Promised Land, the Warriors are poised to make a run at the championship for the next several years. As great as this team is collectively […]

There is no doubt that Stephen Curry is one of the most popular players of the last couple of years. He is one of the most followed on social media like Twitter and Instagram. His popularity is also reflected come All-Star Weekend time, as in recent memory Curry has also been one of the most voted […]

In recent years, the NBA MVP award, which is supposed to go to the most valuable player, seems to have devolved into the “best statistical player” award. Are past years’ winners deserving of the distinction? Probably, but there are plenty of examples of players being snubbed of the prestigious award. Wilt Chamberlain and Oscar Robertson, […]

James Harden just about reached 20 points in the Houston Rockets’ 121-103 blowout defeat at the hands of the Washington Wizards on Friday night. Harden’s final bucket before sitting the rest of the game out turned out to be an important one as it saw him join Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Wilt Chamberlain with his impressive […]

Entering the New York Knicks’ Christmas day matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers, Enes Kanter was already coming off a huge night where he registered 22 points and 16 rebounds against the Detroit Pistons. But that wasn’t enough for the bruising big man as fans at Madison Square Garden were treated to a rare performance in […]

The NBA has seen some pretty crazy things occur during its 71-year history. Highlights and great moments have come to represent the Association, serving as a testament to player’s greatness. As awesome as making the SportsCenter Top 10 is, what makes a player truly great is the records they hold. Some records signal greatness, like […]