The Unassailable Records of Two NBA Old Timers


The NBA is where the young guns shine, swagger and dazzle – guys like LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard, James Harden and Giannis Antetokounmpo.  Right now, they are the stars of the show; the men who get the bums on seats and stadiums filled to the brim.
 
The truth is that long before these big money earners were even a twinkle in their mama’s eye, there were players who were equally talented and equally adored by legions of fans.  Most of them have disappeared into the gloom of anonymity never to be seen or heard of again.
 
Despite how the passage of time has diluted many an NBA players’ greatest achievements, there are one or two old timers who refuse to relax their grip on the record books.  These are the greats of the game, the guys who really have left an indelible mark on basketball history.
 

NBA Records Still Standing After 50 Years

 
Who are we referring to and why all the fuss?  Well both of our featured players were at the height of their respective professional careers more than 50 years ago.  That means more than half a century has passed without any other player even getting close to breaking their records.
 
When you consider that luminaries like Shaquille O’Neal, Kobe Bryant, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson were active over that period, then the dominance showed by these two old timers is remarkable to say the least!
 

Wilt Chamberlain – The Record Man


Wilt Chamberlain

 
Our first all-time record setter - and part-time heart breaker – is Wilt Chamberlain, better known as The Big Dipper.  At 2,16 metres tall he was the towering centre for the Harlem Globetrotters, the Philly Warriors, the 76ers and the LA Lakers.
 
It was during a particularly purple patch with the Warriors that Wilt became one of the most dominant forces in pro basketball.  During the 1961-62 season he set a flurry of records all of which still stand to this day.

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Besides being the only player ever to score 100 points in a game, Chamberlain boasts the highest single season scoring average with an eyepopping 50,36. 
 
Forget about ‘Rocket Man’ this dude is ‘Record Man’ - most points in a season (4,029), most rebounds in a game (55), most free throws made in a game (28), most consecutive seasons leading the league in points (7), most triple-doubles by a centre (78)… and the list goes on and on.
 
The late great ‘Wilt the Stilt’ ended his career with an honours list as long as his arm! 
 

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Bill Russell – The Secretary of Defence


Bill Russell

 

Bill Russell was a defensive genius.  It wasn’t his height that made him impenetrable.  It was a 2,2 metre wingspan that boosted his shot blocking capabilities to the point where he was virtually unbeatable around the hoop.
 
Russell was not anything remotely like Chamberlain in terms of the number of records he set.  However, over his 13-year career with the Boston Celtics Russel won 11 NBA Championships – an incredible feat that is unlikely to be replicated… ever.
 
Besides holding the record for the most NBA titles by an individual Russell is one of only two NBA players to have more than 50 rebounds in a game.  Who does he share the record with?  His arch-rival and BFF Wilt Chamberlain of course.
 
The Basketball Hall of Famer is a five-time NBA MVP, 12-time NBA All-Star, four-time rebounding champ and a whole lot more.  What Russell has that Chamberlain hasn’t is an Olympic gold medal.  To top it all the Louisiana-born superstar captained the USA basketball team that trounced Russia 89-55 in the final!
 

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Published: 11/26/2019