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Post by uwphoto on May 21, 2021 11:12:38 GMT -8
yes...but all I could find was 6'6"..which for an athlete like that is pedestrian. I understand the western roll was not the flop. He obviously only did it a few times..do you find a better height! I'm only 5'10" and went 6'2". I'm 6'3" and only went 5'10". Dang cross bar!!! Lol John , were you in the western roll days? Reason I ask..I was in the transition and the Fosbury probably put 3-4 inches on my jump. |
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Post by johneaztec on May 21, 2021 11:23:52 GMT -8
I'm 6'3" and only went 5'10". Dang cross bar!!! Lol John , were you in the western roll days? Reason I ask..I was in the transition and the Fosbury probably put 3-4 inches on my jump. I didn't do track. I only did it messing around. I was born in '61. |
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Post by uwphoto on May 21, 2021 11:28:40 GMT -8
John , were you in the western roll days? Reason I ask..I was in the transition and the Fosbury probably put 3-4 inches on my jump. I didn't do track. I only did it messing around. I was born in '61. OK...you woulda gone much higher than 5'10"... speed and hops counted, but the technique was the real key to maximize. I am from 54! |
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Post by sdsu2000 on Jun 1, 2021 13:28:56 GMT -8
The best player ever talk is always garbage to me.
In basketball, you can't compare a guy who plays point guard to a guy who plays center. You can't fairly compare the guy who played in the early 80's with the guys today. The league was way more physical back then. The players these guys went up against are different than the players you are comparing them with. I'd much rather have Steph Curry playing defense on me with todays rules than Dennis Johnson with the rules of 1985.
I've always felt you should say here's the best 5 from a certain period and just leave it at that.
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Post by uwphoto on Jun 1, 2021 18:16:57 GMT -8
The best player ever talk is always garbage to me. In basketball, you can't compare a guy who plays point guard to a guy who plays center. You can't fairly compare the guy who played in the early 80's with the guys today. The league was way more physical back then. The players these guys went up against are different than the players you are comparing them with. I'd much rather have Steph Curry playing defense on me with todays rules than Dennis Johnson with the rules of 1985. I've always felt you should say here's the best 5 from a certain period and just leave it at that. Ok...give em to us.....2 eras...your 5 starters. |
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Post by johneaztec on Jun 1, 2021 18:37:51 GMT -8
The best player ever talk is always garbage to me. In basketball, you can't compare a guy who plays point guard to a guy who plays center. You can't fairly compare the guy who played in the early 80's with the guys today. The league was way more physical back then. The players these guys went up against are different than the players you are comparing them with. I'd much rather have Steph Curry playing defense on me with todays rules than Dennis Johnson with the rules of 1985. I've always felt you should say here's the best 5 from a certain period and just leave it at that. Wilt had A LOT of assists. He could do it all. I think Wilt translates very well to this era. |
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Post by uwphoto on Jun 1, 2021 19:14:32 GMT -8
The best player ever talk is always garbage to me. In basketball, you can't compare a guy who plays point guard to a guy who plays center. You can't fairly compare the guy who played in the early 80's with the guys today. The league was way more physical back then. The players these guys went up against are different than the players you are comparing them with. I'd much rather have Steph Curry playing defense on me with todays rules than Dennis Johnson with the rules of 1985. I've always felt you should say here's the best 5 from a certain period and just leave it at that. Wilt had A LOT of assists. He could do it all. I think Wilt translates very well to this era. Rick Barry agrees with you..Wilt in his all time. |
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Post by sdsuball on Jul 27, 2021 0:02:01 GMT -8
The best player ever talk is always garbage to me. In basketball, you can't compare a guy who plays point guard to a guy who plays center. You can't fairly compare the guy who played in the early 80's with the guys today. The league was way more physical back then. The players these guys went up against are different than the players you are comparing them with. I'd much rather have Steph Curry playing defense on me with todays rules than Dennis Johnson with the rules of 1985. I've always felt you should say here's the best 5 from a certain period and just leave it at that. Wilt had A LOT of assists. He could do it all. I think Wilt translates very well to this era. Wilt in the modern era would IMO look a lot like Tim Duncan, but more athletic I mean their games look so similar. |
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Post by ignoranus on Sept 5, 2021 15:23:50 GMT -8
Wilt never fouled out of a game.
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Post by ignoranus on Sept 5, 2021 15:25:18 GMT -8
At one time he was going to box Muhammad Ali. Ali backed out saying: "I ain't fightin' no billy goat."
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Post by johneaztec on Sept 5, 2021 15:45:12 GMT -8
At one time he was going to box Muhammad Ali. Ali backed out saying: "I ain't fightin' no billy goat." I remember that. |
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Post by bobcooper84 on Oct 25, 2021 17:53:15 GMT -8
The best player ever talk is always garbage to me. In basketball, you can't compare a guy who plays point guard to a guy who plays center. You can't fairly compare the guy who played in the early 80's with the guys today. The league was way more physical back then. The players these guys went up against are different than the players you are comparing them with. I'd much rather have Steph Curry playing defense on me with todays rules than Dennis Johnson with the rules of 1985. I've always felt you should say here's the best 5 from a certain period and just leave it at that. Wilt had A LOT of assists. He could do it all. I think Wilt translates very well to this era. Except make free throws, make winning a habit and beat the Celtics! |
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Post by aztecmusician on Dec 9, 2022 19:04:56 GMT -8
Quick answer, yes.
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Post by johneaztec on Dec 13, 2023 19:50:48 GMT -8
Let this sink in. Wilt Chamberlain has the record for most rebounds in a single game. 55!!! And, that was against Bill Russell!!!
Another incredible stat is: Wilt Chamberlain NEVER fouled out of a game in 13 seasons. Absolutely incredible. G.O.A.T!!!
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Post by aztecryan on Dec 13, 2023 20:15:45 GMT -8
The answer is no. Michael Jordan.
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Post by johneaztec on Dec 13, 2023 20:21:19 GMT -8
The answer is no. Michael Jordan. Sure. During his era only. |
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Post by johneaztec on Dec 13, 2023 20:22:38 GMT -8
Wilt 'The Stilt' Chamberlain would have had the record for blocked shots as well if they kept a record for them at that time.
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Post by aztecryan on Dec 13, 2023 20:23:47 GMT -8
The answer is no. Michael Jordan. Sure. During his era only. During any era. Jordan would have dominated the Chamberlain era, too. |
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Post by johneaztec on Dec 13, 2023 20:29:04 GMT -8
Sure. During his era only. During any era. Jordan would have dominated the Chamberlain era, too. I agree. Wilt also would have had the incredible training, coaching and the opportunity to play year round to develop like the players of today do if he was in Jordans era. |
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Post by johneaztec on Dec 13, 2023 20:29:48 GMT -8
Wilt Chamberlain also led the league in assists. Incredible.
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