“Michael is the epitome of showbiz” – Wilt Chamberlain was convinced that Jordan would have been benched if he show-boated during his era.

Chamberlain believes Jordan’s showboating would have made him a target during his time.

It’s difficult to imagine basketball legends like Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan, who completely dominated their own eras, failing in any period they played. When ‘Wilt The Stilt’ was queried about ‘His Airness,’ the 7’1″ center was confident that his showboating and dunking prowess would have gotten him into enough trouble for the coach to sideline him for his own good.

Chamberlain discusses Jordan’s flare. Wilt’s NBA career coincided with an age in which rival players were not afraid to use physicality and frequently crossed limits. Furthermore, in an age dominated by big men rather than fast-paced guards, Wilt stood out as a godly center whose wrath could not be contained by anyone. So, when Conan O’Brien asked Jordan how he would have performed in the 1960s, the two-time NBA champion admitted that His Airness would still be a game-changing and profitable skill.

“The mentality of the fan is wonderful when they’ve learned to accept showbiz,” Wilt stated. “And Michael is the epitome of showbiz, along with that great talent.”

However, the four-time MVP believes Mike would have been targeted for the same reason in the 1960s. Jordan’s spectacular dunks and theatrics would have made him an easy target. “During my day, doing a 360 against the enemy was considered an insult. If your team wasn’t at least 90,000 points up, the coach would bench you. And the fans would look at you and say, ‘He’s the biggest hot dog in the world,'” Chamberlain explained. “That’s the truth.”