Between Wilt Chamberlain and Shaq
2007-05-20 16:11:24 · 23 answers · asked by JB 1 in Sports ➔ Basketball
David Robinson.
Shaq is crap.
2007-05-20 16:13:43 · answer #1 · answered by mg 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
I have to say The Big Dipper Wilt Chamberlain. Wilt was an overpowering basketball player who dominated the game more than Shaq did and would ever do. He's simply better than O'Neal in every category except size. At the time of his retirement, he was the all-time scoring leader and had the highest scoring average (30.1) to boot. He's still the all-time leader in rebounding average and one of the best shot-blockers the game has ever seen. In short, he dominated the game on both ends of the court, whereas, Shaq was dominant only on the offensive end. Of course, Shaq could certainly intimidate but he wasn't known for his defense. Even then, Wilt was a better scorer as proven by his single-game high of 100. He had better post moves and a lot more shots in his arsenal than O'Neal (who relies only on dunks and jump hooks). In terms of competition, Wilt battled the great Bill Russell, Willis Reed, Nate Thurmond and later, Lew Alcindor (Kareem). On the other hand Shaq had no competition when he began dominating the paint. He was (and still is) the only legit center in the game since Olajuwon, Ewing and Robinson left the scene.
Now in terms of size, Shaq outweighs Wilt by about 50 pounds, but Chamberlain won't be giving away even an ounce in strength. He was naturally strong, perhaps even stronger than Shaq.
2007-05-21 00:07:41 · answer #2 · answered by bundini 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Big Dipper, Wilt Chamberlain
2007-05-21 05:11:08 · answer #3 · answered by celticpal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wilt Chamberlain
but shaq probably has more fans
2007-05-21 00:34:13 · answer #4 · answered by SCA4ever 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would be difficult because both dominated in different eras unlike Hakeem Olajuwon and David Robinson or Wilt and Bill Russel. I'd say Wilt made the way (basically because of his dominance rules have to be changed to increase competition) and Shaq took advantage of it, winning 4 championships.
2007-05-20 23:35:16 · answer #5 · answered by Daryl K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wilt was way better...shaq has never averaged over 15 boards a game and never over 30 points a game...wilt averaged over 50 ppg 25 rpg and the next season he averaged like 9 assists per game..shaq doesnt even compare and what about kareem abdul kabber he was also way better then shaq
2007-05-20 23:21:08 · answer #6 · answered by nim_rod_666 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is a tough question.
Wilt was the best center back in his day because he was so much taller than everyone. if you put him in todays game, he would not be nearly as dominant. The players now are much bigger and stronger. So really, it depends on how you look at it. I still think Wilt is better than Shaq though.
2007-05-20 23:24:02 · answer #7 · answered by B-DUBZ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shaq. The NBA altered the rules to fit his style. Gotta have clout to do that.
Pure play. The Stilt shall forever reign.
Best role model. David Robinson. The guy was a great player & a great person. The dude is highly respectable. The others, not so much.
2007-05-20 23:14:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
To me it's Shaq. Mainly because I can't really tell about Wilt because I haven't seen him play. Stats are one thing, but could he do those things these days???
2007-05-20 23:14:22 · answer #9 · answered by vtown_german 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wilt Chamberlain and Shaq who? You need to give a last name if you want people to know who you are talking about...
2007-05-20 23:14:10 · answer #10 · answered by Jack Flash 4 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Toss up, both dominating in their prime, neither could shoot free throws, but Wilt caused rule changes. So Wilt it is.
2007-05-20 23:15:29 · answer #11 · answered by wdr31 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋