First off to start this article. For all those who do not think that this is a debate that has been very competitive and talked about for then any other debate in NBA history?
Well even Wikipedia has a page on the Chamberlain vs. Russell rivalry.
Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell, the two best centers to ever play the game.
No matter who you compare the two, or who you choose, both centers have done enough in careers to make either one of them, the best center to ever play the game.
Whether is was Wilt, the scoring machine who could score 60 or more points with ease.
Or, there was Russell, the rebounding magnet, and the perfect teammate. Oh yeah, he also won 11 NBA Championships in his 13-year career.
There have been many articles on this website comparing the two, but I am hoping this article can give you a different perception on the debate between who was the better player.
Here is a quick, no statistical bio, comparing the two different types of players we are talking about, before we compare.
Wilt was the more talented of the two, and no one can or will de ...
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The Greatest Debate in NBA History: Wilt the Stilt or Bill Russell?
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