Wilt Chamberlain vs Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Wilt Chamberlain vs Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Wilt Chamberlain and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar?
Chamberlain's rivalry with Abdul-Jabbar was a clash of two all-time greats. The two players faced off in several memorable games, with Chamberlain's dominance on the court often leaving Abdul-Jabbar struggling to keep up.
Wilt Chamberlain
Key numbers
- Points per game30.1
- Rebounds per game22.9
- Blocks per game2.4
- Field goal percentage.511
- Free throw percentage.51
Top honours
- NBA Champion1967, 1972
- NBA MVP1960, 1966, 1967, 1968
- NBA Finals MVP1967
- NBA All-Star Game MVP1960
- NBA All-Star Game selection13 times
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Key numbers
- Career PointsOver 38,000
- Games Played1,560
- NBA Championships6
- NBA All-Star Selections19
- Total ReboundsOver 17,000
Top honours
- NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP)6 times
- NBA All-Star19 times
- NBA Championships6 as a player, 2 as an assistant coach
- NBA Finals MVP2 times
- Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of FameInducted