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I think this myth can only be explained by the fact that Bill Russell’s Celtics were so often successful against Chamberlain’s teams. One misconception among some is that Bill Russell shut Wilt down. Myth One: Wilt Was Shut Down by Bill Russell There is a constant stream of idiocy concerning Wilt Chamberlain and the era in which he played found on message boards and blogs throughout the internet, in articles and columns both online and in print, and through the television sports news media. Wilt Chamberlain was the greatest player in NBA history, bar none-no offense meant to Michael Jordan. While there are valid arguments to be made that all of these players should be considered among the best players in NBA history, their accomplishments, one and all, pale in comparison to Wilt Chamberlain’s, who is, while mentioned among them, relegated far too often to second-string.Įven I myself have been guilty of not always giving The Big Dipper (and don’t call him Wilt “The Stilt” he hated that nickname) his due, but I’ve begun to revisit some of the history of the game, and have found I can no longer condone such galling inaccuracy. Other players are always mentioned when a list of the greatest players in NBA history are worked up, including Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Oscar Robertson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Hakeem Olajuwon, and more recent players such as Kevin Garnett, Allen Iverson, Paul Pierce, and Tim Duncan.