The ages-old debate between legendary big men Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain has never been settled definitively regarding which of the two was the more impactful center over the course of their Hall of Fame careers.
But, the two on-court rivals (and off-court friends) each demonstrated elite dominance in their respective areas of expertise as they played for rival clubs, first on the east coast and then on opposing coasts when Chamberlain left the Philadelphia 76ers and became a Los Angeles Laker.
Which of the duo presents the better statistical case for a claim to be the greater NBA player?
This is exactly the question that “Thinking Basketball’s” Ben Taylor is trying to answer in his most recent video on YouTube, comparing the impact of Chamberlain’s historic offensive performances against Russell’s iconic defense.
It’s an exceptionally well-made video with original game footage and clear statistical explanations — check it out for yourself in the clip embedded above.
