When it comes to the ancient mythical beasts in the history of the NBA, everyone may first think of the "basketball emperor" Wilt Chamberlain, and then think of his miracle of slashing 100 points, or the legend of sleeping 20,000 women. I believe that for most young fans, Chamberlain will definitely be an unfamiliar name, so how strong is he?
Chamberlain hunted countless colors in his life
In addition to the 100-point miracle in a single game, Chamberlain also has two NBA championship rings, seven NBA scoring champions, eleven NBA rebounding kings, one NBA assist king and a series of NBA records. But such a strong basketball genius also has his own "weakness", he and O'Neal or now little Jordan, Howard is afraid of being "cut", there may be fans will say, this is not the "shark cutting" tactics? This is true, but the shark-cutting tactic did not appear in the O'Neill era, as early as many years ago, the "slashing" tactic has been prevalent, and when it comes to this, it is necessary to mention arnold Auerbach, the meritorious leader of the Celtics and known as the "Cardinal".
Arnold Auerbach
In the 1959-60 season, Chamberlain entered the NBA and began a decade-long confrontation with the Celtics' "Lord of the Rings" Bill Russell, and the two could be said to be old enemies, frequently meeting in the playoffs and even the Finals. Because Chamberlain's free throws were poor, and his career free throw shooting rate was only 51.1%, so whenever he played against Chamberlain in the playoffs, whenever Chamberlain entered a state of insolublement, Auerbach, who was the Celtics head coach at the time, would casually point out a substitute to be responsible for fouling Chamberlain and let Chamberlain go to the free throw line.
Although Chamberlain has unparalleled dominance in the paint, he can't reach the free throw line. At that time, the Celtics sent Him to the free throw line once he could not prevent Chamberlain, which could not only let his players breathe a little, but also watch Oxlade-Chamberlain's iron jokes for free. Soon, the slashing tactic was all over the NBA. In the face of some "despicable" slashing tactics, the original omnipotent Chamberlain became a poor worm that anyone could flirt with at will.
Chamberlain's free throw was too bad
Later, the opponents became more aggressive, even if Chamberlain did not have the ball, he would be fouled, so Chamberlain had to run around on the field to avoid being fouled. In that kind of shot, you should be able to imagine a large group of muscle sticks chasing Chamberlain on the field, as if a group of hunters were rounding up their prey, which was too funny. Of course, this is undoubtedly very embarrassing for Chamberlain, and the opponents chase and intercept the touch just to see him ugly at the free throw line.
Although the NBA has also made some rules in the process, such as in the fourth quarter and overtime against the unparalleled player will be punished with two penalties and one throw. However, this did not "rescue" Chamberlain, but forced the opponent to cut more frantically in the first three quarters, trying not to drag the suspense to the last two minutes of the fourth quarter.
Although Chamberlain was distraught by his opponent's slashing tactics and sometimes hated not to play, he also laughed at his opponents for being more pitiful, saying that the Celtics were a bunch of despicable wretched creatures, while head coach Auerbach was a villain, and he just wanted to play some small tricks. From 1958 to 1966, Russell led the Celtics to eight consecutive championships, while Chamberlain did not have a championship, which is really sad.
Chamberlain and Russell
Although Chamberlain did not less to fight back against the opponent's slashing tactics, but this more stay on the "mouth cannon", at most it will be over the mouth addiction, posterity will only remember more when the Celtics were so unstoppable to win 8 consecutive championships, will only remember Russell's career achievements and Auerbach's coaching, they basically will not pity Chamberlain in this process of embarrassing encounters. Some fans have said that if Chamberlain also has the level of free throws like Yao Ming, then his championship will not only be 2 times, but also his historical status will be improved again.
Do you agree with the praise?
Then again, what do you think about the "shark cutting" tactics allowed by the rules? Do you think this is a despicable little trick or a tactical tactic to rationalize the use of rules?
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