Wilt Chamberlain is a great basketball player who is regarded as an NBA center legend. He is a 13-time All-Star, a 2-time NBA champion, and a 4-time MVP winner. His 100-point performance in a single game on March 2, 1962, was one of the most thrilling. He was a member of the Philadelphia Warriors at the time.
Wilt Chamberlain was born on August 21, 1936, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His health was not too excellent during his childhood because he suffered from pneumonia. He is now known as a successful basketball player as well as one of the wealthiest. He has made numerous contributions to the game of basketball, so I consider him a legend. Here are his top 18 quotes that can help you win.
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“They were so clever finding ways to get me the ball. They had to do more than just give up open shots. They had to avoid fouls and pass me the ball in traffic.”― Wilt Chamberlain
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“I couldn’t have come close without my teammates’ help because the Knicks didn’t want me to make 100.”― Wilt Chamberlain
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“Everybody pulls for David, nobody roots for Goliath.”― Wilt Chamberlain
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“I believe that good things come to those who work.”― Wilt Chamberlain
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“IF YOU HAVE ABILITY IN A CERTAIN AREA, WHY NOT CAPITALIZE ON IT AND IMPROVE IT AND USE IT?”― WILT CHAMBERLAIN
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“The man who won’t loan money isn’t going to have many friends – or need them.”― Wilt Chamberlain
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“With all of you men out there who think that having a thousand different ladies is pretty cool, I have learned in my life I’ve found out that having one woman a thousand different times is much more satisfying.”― Wilt Chamberlain
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“Nobody roots for Goliath.”― Wilt Chamberlain
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“And I remember leaving my place in L.A. and – my father is a big fight fan – and I said, ‘Dad, I got a couple of days off and I’m getting ready to go to Houston to sign to fight Muhammad Ali.”― Wilt Chamberlain
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“They were willing to do anything to stop me.”― Wilt Chamberlain
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“You must understand as a kid of color in those days, the Harlem Globetrotters were like being movie stars.”― Wilt Chamberlain
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BUT THE POINT OF USING THE NUMBER WAS TO SHOW THAT SEX WAS A GREAT PART OF MY LIFE AS BASKETBALL WAS A GREAT PART OF MY LIFE. THAT’S THE REASON WHY I WAS SINGLE.”― WILT CHAMBERLAIN
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“I get constant reminders from fans who equate that game and my career as one and the same.”― Wilt Chamberlain
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“When you go out there and do the things you’re supposed to do, people view you as selfish.”― Wilt Chamberlain
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“It just wasn’t right the way they were behind by 25 points, and then they’re told to hold the ball.”― Wilt Chamberlain
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“It was a challenge to my teammates to help me.”― Wilt Chamberlain
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“WE’RE ALL FASCINATED BY THE NUMBERS, AS WE WERE ABOUT THE 100 POINTS.”― WILT CHAMBERLAIN
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“I guarantee you, if you could give me 10 points in all those seventh games against the Boston Celtics, instead of Bill Russell having 11 rings, I could’ve at least had nine or eight.”― Wilt Chamberlain
