To begin this article, let me say this. For everyone who does not believe that this is the most competitive and talked-about debate in NBA history, what other debate is there?
Indeed, the rivalry between Chamberlain and Russell is covered in detail on Wikipedia.
Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain are the two greatest centers in game history.
Regardless of how you rank them or compare them, both centers have accomplished enough in their professional lives to qualify as the greatest center to have ever played the position.
Whether it was Wilt, the unstoppable scorer who could easily score sixty or more points.
Alternatively, there was Russell—the rebounding magnet and ideal colleague. Oh, and during his 13-year career, he also won 11 NBA Championships.
Although there have been a lot of articles comparing the two on this website, I hope that this one will help you see the argument about who was the better player from a different angle.
Although there have been a lot of articles comparing the two on this website, I hope that this one will help you see the argument about who was the better player from a different angle.
Before we compare, here is a brief bio that does not include any statistics that contrasts the two different kinds of players we are discussing.
Having played with and against the two, Wilt was and still is the more talented of the two. Russell consistently offered his Celtics the best opportunity to be champions.
