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Questions about Wilt Chamberlain

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How many points did Wilt Chamberlain score in his famous 100-point game?

Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points on the 2nd of March 1962, in a game played on a neutral court in Hershey, Pennsylvania, against the New York Knicks. He shot 36 of 63 from the field and made 28 of 32 free throws. Joe Ruklick recorded the assist on the 100th point.

What NBA records does Wilt Chamberlain hold?

Wilt Chamberlain holds 72 NBA records, including the single-game scoring record of 100 points and the single-season record of 55 rebounds in one game. He is the only player to average 50 points per game for a season, the only center to lead the league in total assists, and the only player to exceed 2,000 rebounds in a single season.

How many NBA championships did Wilt Chamberlain win?

Wilt Chamberlain won two NBA championships. He won his first with the Philadelphia 76ers in 1967, defeating the San Francisco Warriors. He won his second with the Los Angeles Lakers in 1972 and was named Finals MVP.

Where did Wilt Chamberlain play college basketball?

Wilt Chamberlain played college basketball at the University of Kansas. He played two varsity seasons for the Kansas Jayhawks beginning in December 1956, averaging 29.9 points and 18.3 rebounds per game over 48 games. His 877 career rebounds at Kansas remain 8th all-time in program history.

What nicknames did Wilt Chamberlain have and which one did he prefer?

Wilt Chamberlain's three most prominent nicknames were "Wilt the Stilt," "Goliath," and "The Big Dipper." He disliked the first two for negatively drawing attention to his height. He preferred "The Big Dipper," a name his friends coined after watching him dip his head to pass through doorways.

How many MVP awards did Wilt Chamberlain win in the NBA?

Wilt Chamberlain won four regular-season Most Valuable Player awards and one Finals MVP award. He also won the Rookie of the Year award in 1960, one All-Star Game MVP, and was selected to thirteen All-Star Games and ten All-NBA Teams.