Tag: wilt chamberlain
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Mark Kiszla: Jokic vs. Wembanyama more than clash of titans. It’s basketball for the ages.
The NBA universe has not been shaken by clash of titans like Joker vs. Wemby since Wilt vs. Russ. We are the lucky witnesses to Nikola Jokic doing one-on-one battle with Victory Wembanyama, because spotting giants of the game who not only thrill us but revolutionize the sport are as rare as Halley’s Comet. “I…
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP moment seals Thunder win over Nuggets
OKLAHOMA CITY — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ended the game and possibly the Most Valuable Player debate Monday at Paycom Center. The game was tied with 10 seconds left after a record-tying performance from last year’s MVP, another Nikola Jokic triple-double and a second flagrant foul committed by Thunder forward Lu Dort in as many games. An…
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Friday Faceoff: How can Nikola Jokic become the greatest of all time?
Off to another hot start to begin his 11th NBA season, what does a path to becoming basketball’s greatest of all-time (or G.O.A.T) look like for Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic? Vinny Benedetto, Nuggets writer Answer: Unprecedented statistical profile During the NBA’s NDA – no dynasties allowed – era, there’s only one way for Nikola Jokic…