In 1997 Wilt Chamberlain Said He Would Average 60-70 Points Per Game

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In referencing the current era of NBA basketball, the 90s and early 2000s ballplayers will always stress how much easier the game has become. To them, the best era was their era and modern basketball is nothing more than a softer, more vulnerable shell of what it was.

But this line of thinking seems to emerge for every era of basketball.

Wilt Chamberlain, for instance, when talking about 90s ball, seemed to imply that it would be easier for him to dominate. He went so far as to say he would average “60-70” points per game.

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So could he have actually done it? It’s obviously unlikely, but Wilt definitely could have held his own. Wilt wasn’t just a product of his time — he was a machine. As a 7-1, 275 pound big man, he had superior strength, athleticism, and speed that gave him an insane leg-up over his competition.

No matter the time, those characteristics will always serve as an advantage.

On the other hand, it’s pretty much expected for superstars to display that level of confidence. In fact, Michael Jordan’s agent said something similar about his client on “The Junkies.”

There’s clearly a little bias on the part of Chamberlain. Every star wants to believe they had it the hardest. And hey, someone has got to be right.

Unfortunately, we’ll never truly know for sure.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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