How would prime Wilt Chamberlain fare against prime Kareem Abdul-Jabbar?

I always say the same thing, Wilt blocked more Skyhooks in 4 seasons than the rest of the NBA players in the next 16 years

Wilt’s the goat

No center, including Kareem, averaged 30 points and at least 20 rebounds per game for a season, except Wilt. Wilt averaged over 30 and 20 for his CAREER.

Wilt Chamberlain is the G.O.A.T. Wilt would have absolutely destroyed Shaq.

I understand Wilt’s argument about the rule changes now lol

Wilt is the Paul Bunyan of basketball. The things that he accomplished seem like tall tails. The further we get from his time, the less we remember that the things he did were real. 100pts in a game. Widening the lane, changes to how free throws could be attempted, how balls could be in-bounded.. offensive goal tending was created because of Wilt.. It was and still is mind blowing.

this footage is fantastic quality you are doing a service

Thank you Foobas Sports. Never enough Wilt !

As always, great video. I'm glad you used some new clips from my new material 😊

Wilt is the GOAT period! The NBA record book proves it!

There is no shooting guard in NBA history that I would pick over either of these 2 in their prime.

That is old, bad knee Wilt. OMG can you imagine that guy at 25?

Wilt is THE GOAT

Nice highlights. Who was better? Not here to debate that. Wilt was more experienced here, but Kareem was in better physical shape (Wilt was like 35 with injuries). Seeing a prime Wilt against a prime Kareem would’ve been nice.

His last season was the first year I remember watching. I was only 6, so I don't recall details, but I remember Walt Frazier and Wilt. The only thing I recall is that Wilt looked like a giant. You just had to see him in action to appreciate it.

Simply amazing work! Vids keep gettng better! The quality on some of these clips...bravo honestly! Id say the 2 greatest Cs ever! Well done 🎉

It is unfortunate that more video of Wilt’s prime years is not readily available. The man was so ridiculously strong and talented. The poor quality black and white film that is out there does not paint the true picture of just how dominate he was.

I was just a small kid but those were great battles

Great video again as expected. Thank you🙏🙏🙏

love these 4k wilt vids

Look up Rick Barry's quote about who is the best center that he ever saw. And played against. A hint: it ain't Kareem. 😅

Wilt eleven years old with bad knees .The one and only GOAT

Wilt was 7'1" with a 55" vertical jump

Wilt Chamberlin was the Michael Jordan of all Wilt Chamberlins

Remember this: Jabbar & Russell both called wilt the greatest……i see no reason to disagree with them!

GREAT VIDEO SIR!

Love Wilt but I'm an Abdul-Jabbar guy and that won't change.

That was awesome! And as a side note. The “plumbers” as todays crowd likes to think of them, dropping tear drop finger rolls by Goodrich. West streaking up court throwing a dime bounce pass for an assist. West 17 foot bank shot on the fast break assist Goodrich. This was real basketball…where you couldn’t carry, walk, drag your pivot foot, camp in the key for more than 3 seconds, Al the whole playing in shoes that kids where today only got the retro look…nobody would play in a serious game with them. That was state of the art then. In that clip, do you seriously think any of these guys today could stop Wilt? Does anyone think these other guys if the could have walked, palmed the ball, traveled, hang out in the key forever and so on…and had today’s equipment and training facilities, you think they could play with these guys. It’s silly.

Bill Hosket liked to vacation around my home town, and developed a relationship with the community. He was a frequent speaker at the high school sports banquets, and always had a good Wilt story. He said when guarding Wilt you couldn't see the other players and often didn't know if he had the ball. That's how massive he was. So Wilt has his back to Bill and Wilt had the ball. "How did I know he had the ball? He held it up and showed it to me."

Man those rims had no give. Zero shooters’ bounce

WNC made Jabbar look like a “Plummer”!

I think I’ve said that before “take away jabbars skyhook & he really ain’t got that much”!

Hey foobas, im not sure if this is the best way to reach out to you, but i was wondering if I could use some of the clips you have for a video im working on for wilt chamberlain. I will link and thank you!

If the NBA had always kept records on blocked shots, Wilt would be #1, Russell #2, and #3 would have fewer than half of if Wilt's number of blocks.

Thank you.

That beginning quote applies to the majority of players now a days

Buen video :v

Greak Freak on the eras.. I dont think we will see another Wilt.. Back in the day, Center position is really crazy.. Post game looks like hell.. If u are center, get ready to war.. one on one againt enemies center..

Wilt being modest in that last comment!!! Wilt one of the best, the best in some people’s eyes!!!

Kareem won't admit it but he only shot around 40 pct vs old wilt in their last 8 gms vs each other including playoffs ....48 pct for career when his lifetime fg pct was 56 .wilt also outrebounded him or they were really close..prime Moses trashed old kareem on boards

I just got done watching the Kentucky derby & realize there is someone faster with more stamina can jump higher can jump longer & is stronger than WNC……..a fucking horse!

Whoever posted this was more partial to Chamberlain, but Kareem scored some of his 38,000 plus points against Chamberlain I may add!💯

Only haters hypemiesters & Jordan lovers could say WNC wasn’t the greatest!

Jabbar looked like a fart in a whirlwind…….turned every which way but loose!

Bucks vs lakers

Kareem should be ashamed of himself; getting his ass handed to him like this by an older past his prime WNC!

Lebron + Wemby

Chamberlain in his prime would have destroyed Jabbar. Wilt had true athleticism to his game. Jabbar was a one trick pony. Take away that dumbass sky hook and there’s nothing else.

A lot of these blocks by Wilt were goaltending.

Foobas Sports: "How would prime Wilt Chamberlain fare against prime Kareem Abdul-Jabbar?" The matchup between prime Wilt Chamberlain and prime Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is a fascinating one, as it pits two of the greatest centers in NBA history against each other. Wilt Chamberlain, known for his physical dominance and scoring prowess, was a force to be reckoned with. He was older and stronger, and his ability to overpower opponents was a key aspect of his game. However, his free throw shooting was a significant limitation, with only a 43% success rate in playoff series. On the other hand, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was younger and more skilled. He had a large edge over Wilt in career True Shooting Percentage, with 59.2% compared to Wilt's 54.7%. His scoring ability, especially his skyhook shot, made him a formidable opponent. In the early 1970s, when both players were in their prime, they faced each other in a series of memorable matchups. The first revolt in the Ottoman Empire fought under a nationalist ideology was the Serbian Revolution. Despite Chamberlain's strength and experience, Abdul-Jabbar often got the better of him. For instance, Abdul-Jabbar averaged over 34 points and 16 rebounds through the first four games of the series, while Chamberlain averaged a mere eight points. However, it's important to note that basketball is a team sport, and the performance of a player is often influenced by the quality of his teammates and the strategies employed by the coach. Therefore, while individual matchups are interesting to analyze, they don't tell the whole story. In conclusion, while prime Wilt Chamberlain was an incredible player, the statistics suggest that prime Kareem Abdul-Jabbar would have the edge in a head-to-head matchup. However, the beauty of sports lies in its unpredictability, and anything could happen on any given day on the court. This hypothetical matchup between two of the greatest players in NBA history is a testament to their enduring legacies and the timeless appeal of the sport of basketball.

This just proves Bill Russell was the Goat!!! He had to stop that man!!! Wilt was a beast.. But bull Russell 11 out of 13 titles and he beat a Wilt, Jerry west Lakers team that had Elgin Baylor... And Wilt was this good!!!