Against Olajuwon "He's quicker then me but I'm faster then him"..... ???what??? It's dumbass comments like that that kinda explain why in the most crucial moments, in plyoff & final games, he'd make THE MOST Brain Neutral Plays to LOSE the game for his team or simply come up HELLA Short...... nobody seems to Ever WANT to talk about that FACT
In sports, the word fast often refers to top speed while quick refers to the ability to accelerate at a rapid rate despite this not being the definition of either word. Could you mention a single clutch brain dead moment that Wilt made in the clutch? Look up the endings of the 1960, 1962, 1965 (especially) and the 1968 Wilt vs Russell series and you will see that Wilt made far more plays in the clutch than Bill. The difference between the two was that Russell’s teammates stepped up in the clutch while Chamberlain’s wilted.
I agree Gabriel. I watched them play on TV in the early 60's. Wilt was dominant but Bill had the team behind him but there was nobody that could come close to Wilt Chamberlains abilities. May be the best athlete in the 20th century.
For real, his whole demeanor on segments like this are those of a true comedian, man is just cracking up lol and you know these two love to shoot some shit and crack a laugh with each other by the way they go at it
Exactly i was gonna comment that , bill love wilt 's jokes , you can just wish u get a girl who laughs for your jokes like bill does for wilt , no wonder he lived so long
@@siam9914 Young Wilt was a good free throw shooter. Even younger Wilt was dunking his free throws. Only later when his strainght increased immensely, his percentage dropped as it happens with all super strong players.
When Wilt was asked to name his top 5 of all time he did not hesitate to first mention Larry Bird. Then he hesitated…and mentioned Larry Bird a second time. Then it was Russell’s turn and he mentioned Larry without any thought needed. To have these two late greats both mention Larry in their top 5 tells me all that I need to know about what the past greats think of him. This interview is a treasure because Wilt would be gone soon after, and now we have lost Bill. I have this saved where I can always easily watch it again. Hearing Bill”s contagious laugh is alone worth it!
Bill used to go to Wilt’s house when they played Philly. Wilt’s mom used to make him lunch and he would take a nap in Wilt’s bed. Then Bill would show no mercy that night.
Had to come back to this, to really appreciate the two greatest big men to ever play the game. Absolutely lovable personalities and friends like no other rivals are. I really wish I could’ve seen them go at each other live. RIP Bill Russell, RIP Wilt Chamberlain.
@@hoponpop3330 Wilt could do anything..including singing there is a song he did,which is pretty good around 1960 or so on TH-cam. What's wierd is I can't associate the voice on the record with Wilt's...
@dogeisverycoolyes8265 Well, they are not. The only way they can be in the future though is when both have uttered the statement of faith before they passed.
Damn, these guys are naming some real OG legends like Bob Petit, Elgin Baylor, Jerry West you hardly hear these names in top 5’s these days anymore. Bill and Wilt got to play and witness some great legends
@ycfu xo- Bob Petit was the first player to score 20000 points. Elgin Baylor at 6'5" was the first player to play above the rim. He could do things Jordan, Kobe, Dr. J and LeBron can only dream of. Sad there is no film or video footage of Baylor in action. And West- well his likeness is on the NBA logo. What more can you say.
I remember when bull Russell said that john havlicek was probably the best all around player he ever saw...afew more names mentioned and hondos name likely would have come up ..or kareems
Imagine right now, as Kareem said, it’s gonna be difficult for kids to talk about his era when the game has changed so drastically . I’m only 18.. to be frank lebron james is my old head which compared to bill n wilt is crazy
This interview shows why Russell was a cerebral assassin. He was an innovator like no other and just a once in a lifetime of athletics, brain and talent.
He was the most dominant player ever, grabbing 40 rebounds a game, the reason they won! Put him in his prime on the Hawks right now, they beat the Warriors
@@MIKEK3NT One of the reasons that Wilt scored a century was that despite being a lifetime @60% free throw shooter, he shot 28 /32 or 87.5% in the game. Btw the score of that game was 162 - 100 and the Knicks were the loser.
I noticed that. These 2 greats picked bird on their alltime lists. That’s goosebump impressive. Larry bird had the mind like no one else. Well maybe MJ...... huge respect to the bird feom these legends.
@@simplysimple7628 Bill Russell was the only peer Larry had in court smarts - quite a few folks a tier down, but those two were incomparable except against each other.
Bill named Bird third, does not matter much, but Bird was the greatest all-round player ever, and was the best shooter and passer ever, plus I have yet to see LB's fake move encyclopedia in any other player... It's not even close
@@loesrohof5161 Agreed about Bird being the greatest ALL-AROUND player ever. Some ppl get confused when I say that Michael Jordan is the GOAT, but that Bird has the best ALL-AROUND game ever. But I explain that the reason I have MJ as the GOAT is due to how dominant he was on the offensive AND defensive end, but when it comes to showcasing a player's great attributes (clutch shooting, FT shooting, passing, rebounding, making other teammates better, mentally tough, etc.), no other player can match Bird in a broad sense of what he could (& did) do on the court.
Wilt averaged 18 PPG for his finals career (even tho he averaged atleast 20 PPG every regular season untill his last two seasons... with a 2-4 finals record two of those losses came from Knicks Willis reed outplaying wilt how can he be top 10 when he barley won 2 titles Russ was 11-0 in game 7s 18 PPG and 29 REB averages in those 10 games Russell won 5 mvps ( 3 straight ) and Celtics missed the playoffs for a couple years straight after Russ retired despite not losing anyone other Sam Jones and he was replaced by HOF jojo white Russell played with four members of the NBA's Top 50 at 50 (Havlicek, Cousy, Sharman, and Sam Jones); Wilt played with six members (Baylor, West, Greer, Cunningham, Arizin, and Thurmond). And Russell's teammates from 1957 to 1969 were selected to twenty-six All-Star games, while Wilt's teammates from 1960 to 1973 were selected to twenty-four. Let's never mention the supporting-cast card again with Russell and Chamberlain. Thank you. Wilt never was the leading scorer in the finals when he won In fact he was the 5th leading scorer in the 1967 finals 5th LEADING SCORER ON HIS OWN TEAM ALONE, wilts game was never that of a winner bill was the more clutch cerebral player 3 times in the finals he averaged 20+ PPG and another finals series he had 70%FG on near 20 PPG,
I'm 33 and my dad would tell me all about the battles Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell would have and how he would listen to every game on the radio in little Franklin Ohio, I love seeing these old videos of these two legends because it brings those stories to life. What makes it even better is how good of friends they were. What gets me the most in this interview is how differently the two would analyze the game and opponents but they would still come to the same conclusion, they both new the game so well. RIP to two legends of the game.
If either one of these icons was white, the respect would still be there. That ought to tell us something. Nothing phoney, just genius about the game of basketball anf life.
I'll say this - give Larry Bird a body that is above average, not even Wilt, LBJ, or MJ type of body, and he becomes the best player of all time. If he was just a tad bit more athletic with the same skill and mindset, he would, without a doubt, be the greatest player of all time.
@@mac_n_cheesie Early bird was pretty athletic, def more athletic than magic and id say above average. His main issue was his back injury 85 which turned him into a non-athletic player and cut his career short.
I really loved seeing this. Bill Russel’s laugh was so infectious! It was just really cool seeing them together, and heartwarming as well. As a Bird fan, it was great to hear Wilt say Larry Bird as he started his list of his top players. Much respect and RIP to both of them.
This interview is so eye opening, every older generation believes their time was much better and tougher. Look at those guy talking about the 90’s, and the way the 90’s players talk about today’s players. Specially after the last dance came out
@@casualfandestroyer2503 you’re dumb as fuck and have never watched a game from the 60s. You just went on basketball reference and looked up accolades. You know nothing about NBA history, idiot.
@@MichaelCorleone_ Looking back, Wilt had five chances to knock Near ready to retire bill Russell out of the playoffs in ‘68 (3-1 lead ) and ‘69 (3-2 lead ) with a superior team-including two game 7s at home-and only needed to submit one monster performance to pull it off.Each time, he couldn’t do it .Each time , Russell’s inferior team prevailed.Each time wilt whines about it afterward. If Jerry west was MR clutch , than wilt was MR crutch
@@casualfandestroyer2503 I never mentioned wilts teammates clown, in fact I haven’t even defended him once yet you’re sending paragraphs lol, are you a bot?
Jane Doe Barkley’s personality was very similar to Wilt’s. Plus they both played for the sixers and Barkley’s was a ferocious, tenacious player who played bigger than his height and I’m sure wilt respected that.
Wilt and four UCLA freshmen beat Magic and four NBA stars in a pickup game when Wilt was 43 years old. Coach Larry Brown tells the story in a TV interview.
@@sunsfan8535 Oh yes it happened. The New Jersey Nets was going to sign him to a contract for a playoff run because he was able to hold his own at an advanced age playing against players of the 1980’s This man was bench pressing over 400 pounds and dunking well in his 50’s.
White House isn’t your problem.... your told that by a dishonest media and a corrupt body politic party system... trump was friends with many athletes you probably admire before the media told you he was the devil.... be like wilt, free your mind and think independently.
@@phade2blaq You must like staying on the plantation with the Democrats, Mike. Who controlled the South during the last 150 years? Who tells you to remain a victim? Who tells you to hold out your hand? The Temptations sang it best, "Vote for me and I'll set you free!" = Ball of Confusion
What an absolutely fascinating and brilliant interview. I love hearing the old war stories, and from two legends of the game. I’m hanging on every word. It’s so great they’re such good friends.
Wilt Chamberlain before the knee injury , was the greatest player ever and that included everyone since : Jordan, LeBron, etcetera . Chamberlain even though 7'1" and huge long arms could lick a coin of the top of the backboard . He only needed to jump from his sneaker souls to floor a couple inches to get a dunk or rebound . But the bottom of his feet souls were as high or higher off the ground as the amazing short armed 5'3' Muggsy Bogues dunking . When he scored those 100 points he was taking the ball full court, dribbling between his legs, behind his back and so on . The reason he only won two NBA titles is because his coaches and team owners wanted wilt to be the show to bring in more revenue, no team game . His career spanned from 1959 to 1973 . He won his first NBA ring in 1967 Philadelphia 76rs and his last year of his career with the 1973 LA Lakers Russell said once we knew Wilt was going to get his 30 or more points but we knew that since we played team ball we would win . And that was the truth . He did play on an LA team that played team ball in the NBA finals and they won and wilt retired after that . fact was after his knee injury his mobility was severely limited . He lifted weights, put on weight and became an impenetrable force under and near the basket . but it was sad to see he could only jump up and down and no more jump forward, backward, or laterally like he did prior to the severe knee injury . Post knee injury around 1970 to end of his career, He had to crouch down bend his knees before he jumped and so many times opponents would take the ball away from him or tie him up. back then orthopaedic physicians were butchers really . they had no idea of reconstructing a torn acl ligament which is one of the things he lost because of his knee injury .
Jordan, LeBron, Kareem, Wilt, Russell, Olajuwon, and Shaq: : Check out the 2013-14 book NBA's 50 Greatest Basketball Players of All-time is one of the most extensive "factual and statistical" references available. www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00INWRXWK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_twi_2?qid=1421293982&sr=8-1
So I'll clear the elephant in the room. Since no one notices the things I notice. Bill was great and so was Wilt. Bill has 11 rings 2 rings. But Bill acknowledges Wilt was a better player. So rings don't matter. It's a TEAM game. People really need to understand this!
Not really. There's an interview with Russell somewhere on You Tube where he was asked who was the greatest of all time. Russell immediately said, "Well, the question you really mean to be asking is: when you're a player in the NBA what is your job? Most people will say to play professional basketball." Russell shook his head. "Our job is to do one thing and one thing only: win championships. That's what an NBA player is paid to do. Win championships. That's it. Now I ask you, who did that better than anyone?" At which point he broke into that famous smile and high pitched cackle.
Man, SIR or Mr Bill Russell is such a jolly fellow, shows the man enjoyed every aspect of his life, and why would he not have being a giant of a man in the land of the Giants accumulating wealth, health, success, intelligence, love, generosity, a sense of well being, a gift of life from the Almighty no doubt as one of his faithful servant.
I 'd love to listen Wilt talk even today, he's not onlya true legend but a smart mind and funny guy...really like no other...young people have seen Shaq and admire him but probably he has only been a imitation of that goat...this man has been larger than life literally
I remember watching this when it 1st aired in 1997 and seeing bill russell’s laugh and how much these 2 all time greats had so much fun together. Theyre both greatly missed.
@@edcor2578 you're not only missing the point but missing your brain as well. The game went into double OT, every player on that court didn't know who was going to win, that's how close OT games are.
@@simple45679 Bird knew he was going to win. He told the team before the series started Jordan is going to score a lot of points no matter what so, Let's lock down the other four. One can't beat five. That was the point. Did you get it?
It really warms my heart to see Russell feeling so at ease and so happy to be there with his friend and talk ball. I really hope he's had a lot of these moments in his post-basketball life.
You are and will remain one of the most beloved players of all time. Mr. Russell you were a champion on and off the court and you taught us so much throughout your life. May you rest in peace. 💚
Love Russell's laugh, it's so hearty and genuine and whenever I've had a discussion about who the GOAT in basketball was, I just point to Wilt. It isn't hard to imagine what he would do to the competition in the league today.
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"at 60 I could average 30, but at 30 I could average 60"
- Wilt Chamberlain
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🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣..
This ain't no joke. It's a fact he was still getting offers up till the mid 80s from teams.
Against Olajuwon "He's quicker then me but I'm faster then him"..... ???what??? It's dumbass comments like that that kinda explain why in the most crucial moments, in plyoff & final games, he'd make THE MOST Brain Neutral Plays to LOSE the game for his team or simply come up HELLA Short...... nobody seems to Ever WANT to talk about that FACT
In sports, the word fast often refers to top speed while quick refers to the ability to accelerate at a rapid rate despite this not being the definition of either word. Could you mention a single clutch brain dead moment that Wilt made in the clutch? Look up the endings of the 1960, 1962, 1965 (especially) and the 1968 Wilt vs Russell series and you will see that Wilt made far more plays in the clutch than Bill. The difference between the two was that Russell’s teammates stepped up in the clutch while Chamberlain’s wilted.
Wilt cracking jokes, Bill Russell's laugh
Name a more iconic duo
Bird and Magic...
Shaq and Barkley
Lebron and Kobe
Kenan and Kel
Mike and Holyfield
These two are up there somewhere laughing their asses off.
Rest In Peace Bill. Rest In Peace Wilt.
How do you know that
@@sambad8429 I was thinking the same thing
@@sambad8429 Because we do. SDFU and don’t follow along if you don’t like it.
They were both awesome! I started watching NBA at the tail end of Russell, s career,he was on a team with many great players,
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" After a month the psychiatrist was a better free throw shooter than I was" wilt was hilarious
He was a character man
Bill Russell's laugh should be inducted into the basketball hall of fame.
Lol!
:I think it was.
Well Said
He passed away :(
YES!!!! It's Awesome!!!! I find myself smiling....REST PEACEFULLY MR RUSSELL
Wilt has a great sense of humor ,and i like Bill Russells laugh
Tony Cento russels laugh is the laugh of black jesus
@@arieshipolito68 earl monroe
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@MANCHESTER UNITED F.C I see ....
Nobody gives a shit
FUck You
Triple H and Shawn Michaels 😂
Bill can go from busting out laughing to straight-faced and hands crossed in a split second 😂
He’s prepping up for the next hearty laugh 😂
ultimate grandpa energy
Man Bill’s laugh was just so heart warming and contagious. What a hero. RIP 🐐🙏🏽
IKR!!!
I agree Gabriel. I watched them play on TV in the early 60's. Wilt was dominant but Bill had the team behind him but there was nobody that could come close to Wilt Chamberlains abilities. May be the best athlete in the 20th century.
@@aljay2955 Damn, you remember watching them on tv
For real, his whole demeanor on segments like this are those of a true comedian, man is just cracking up lol and you know these two love to shoot some shit and crack a laugh with each other by the way they go at it
Exactly i was gonna comment that , bill love wilt 's jokes , you can just wish u get a girl who laughs for your jokes like bill does for wilt , no wonder he lived so long
Imagine a young Chamberlain today, running the floor, swatting shots, grabbing every rebound. It's almost frightening.
And missing 20 free throws
@GNB nowdays if any famous NBA players try to have sex with anyone they automatically become a rapist or falsely accused of rape.
@@siam9914 Young Wilt was a good free throw shooter. Even younger Wilt was dunking his free throws. Only later when his strainght increased immensely, his percentage dropped as it happens with all super strong players.
@GNB that's honestly a real possibility
Chamberlain would OWN the all bum league. And Lebron? Would be crying for his mama
Dude, chamberlain looks so young for 61...he looks like 20 years younger than Russell...still dying two years later - really I dont understand it
Mark Mauk me neither
Mark Mauk yea he looked about 45-50 here , crazy genetics
Murdered for the sake of mj
Very tall people usually don't live long. Why, I don't know but I am guessing it puts more strain on the heart to move around with such a big frame.
Wilt was happy, Bill was bitter. it's how you carry yourself.
When Wilt was asked to name his top 5 of all time he did not hesitate to first mention Larry Bird. Then he hesitated…and mentioned Larry Bird a second time. Then it was Russell’s turn and he mentioned Larry without any thought needed. To have these two late greats both mention Larry in their top 5 tells me all that I need to know about what the past greats think of him.
This interview is a treasure because Wilt would be gone soon after, and now we have lost Bill. I have this saved where I can always easily watch it again. Hearing Bill”s contagious laugh is alone worth it!
I bet Bill misses Wilt a lot. The chemistry they had in this interview is one of two siblings. I know it must have hurt bill deep to lose his friend.
That’s what I was thinking. He was really like a sibling listening to his brother talk about the stories from their childhood
now they can share a court once again
this one greater than any
@@thedude3065 no amount of money would be enough to buy a ticket for the renewal of their battle on the court
Bill used to go to Wilt’s house when they played Philly. Wilt’s mom used to make him lunch and he would take a nap in Wilt’s bed. Then Bill would show no mercy that night.
❤️ bill russell & wilt hangout
Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain, were like Muhammad Ali and George Foreman of the NBA. Great friends and great competitors.
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Wilt was a great businessman unlike Bill San
Foreman and Ali weren’t friends during their rivalry they became friends much later however wilt and bill were friends The Who time
You mean Ali and Frazier?
ya i was like wtf foreman he's so much lower on the card than Ali or Frazier
Bill russell 20 years ago still looks the same! Like he did this interview and right after he hopped into a time machine and handed KD the Finals MVP.
Mexican larry bird Wilt doesn’t though.
Dani Osvaldo tf? He died.
@@kayoklutch817 So, he's right.
@@Sinreher shut up
@@kayoklutch817 Lol. He is.
Had to come back to this, to really appreciate the two greatest big men to ever play the game. Absolutely lovable personalities and friends like no other rivals are. I really wish I could’ve seen them go at each other live. RIP Bill Russell, RIP Wilt Chamberlain.
Each Sunday televised game involving these two was ALWAYS the most anticipated game with days of corner and pickup game conversation about the match!
I love Wilt saying how Sir Charles was one of his favorites
Basketball aside, Wilt was a very unique human being. I can sit back for hours and just listen to Wilt talk about life. He was a true philosopher.
He had a great presence and an amazing character.
Same here. One of the many things I admire about Wilt is he didn't project any false modesty.
@@BladeRunner-td8be Both Russell and Wilt were smart as hell and had a lot of varied interests.
True
Couldn't have said it better myself.
I got to see Wilt play in one of his last games. I was about 12. My dad told me to always remember this day. I did.
What year was it when u when u watched him
@@chrisisaac4138 he said one of his last games so like 1973
Your dad just want you toremember the Real GOAT.
Lies
How old r u😂
Bill Russell's laugh is hilarious. What a gregarious guy. And Wilt was so articulate that it's a pleasure listening to him.
He had the craziest laugh ever lol
Two Legends. RIP to both, they having fun in heaven.
Damn if he thought the centers of the 90s were soft.... Wilt rolling over in his grave at some of the dudes called "centers" today.
Pfft the 90s centers overall were better than Russell and Wilts 60s. Hes just a hater.
J Skeetz I don’t know about that I think that the only reason he would be on the bench is to let the 2nd strong center get playing time
USAF DIRT BOYZ he would still be the best center in the league tho regardless
FuShengAlex I agree, but the 60’s and 70’s still had some Hall of a Fame centers. I believe Wilt would dominate any NBA era.
J Skeetz ? He averaged 48.5 minutes a game
Wilt Chamberlain is really funny, awesome personality
That sense of humor has been with him from the start.
Who knew Chamberlin did stand up.
That's why he fucked 20,000 women
@@hoponpop3330 Wilt could do anything..including singing there is a song he did,which is pretty good around 1960 or so on TH-cam. What's wierd is I can't associate the voice on the record with Wilt's...
@@vernpascal1531 I think he had a few other songs as well. He even did a podcast when he was at Kansas. Man did everything.
they're together again. RIP two absolute legends of the game
What do you mean they are together again?
@@ProfileFbthey are together in heaven
@dogeisverycoolyes8265 Well, they are not. The only way they can be in the future though is when both have uttered the statement of faith before they passed.
mb I didn’t read the full comment
Damn, these guys are naming some real OG legends like Bob Petit, Elgin Baylor, Jerry West you hardly hear these names in top 5’s these days anymore. Bill and Wilt got to play and witness some great legends
@ycfu xo- Bob Petit was the first player to score 20000 points. Elgin Baylor at 6'5" was the first player to play above the rim. He could do things Jordan, Kobe, Dr. J and LeBron can only dream of. Sad there is no film or video footage of Baylor in action. And West- well his likeness is on the NBA logo. What more can you say.
I remember when bull Russell said that john havlicek was probably the best all around player he ever saw...afew more names mentioned and hondos name likely would have come up ..or kareems
Imagine right now, as Kareem said, it’s gonna be difficult for kids to talk about his era when the game has changed so drastically . I’m only 18.. to be frank lebron james is my old head which compared to bill n wilt is crazy
That’s because they are young and know not what they are talking about!
Man I love bills laugh 😂❤️
Yes, it's infectious.
he had the very same laugh in the 60s.
I love it more than his career
😭😭
This interview shows why Russell was a cerebral assassin. He was an innovator like no other and just a once in a lifetime of athletics, brain and talent.
both Russell and Wilt were pretty cerebral.
Bill couldn't make a shot if he had too. Boston used him to defend the paint and that was it.
very nice line...cerebral assassin....it explains the 11 titles...
He was the most dominant player ever, grabbing 40 rebounds a game, the reason they won! Put him in his prime on the Hawks right now, they beat the Warriors
PBM You are 100% correct😍
The respect of two of the greatest players of all time. RIP Bill Russell!
Wilt said I could get 30 points right now big fella ! 🤣🤣💯
Wilt is the only NBA player who can say he could average 60 or 70 points and you’d believe him.
Imagine being on the other team when Wilt drops 100 on you
@@MIKEK3NT sad times
And thats before 3 pointers
@@MIKEK3NT I'd retire
@@MIKEK3NT
One of the reasons that Wilt scored a century was that despite being a lifetime @60% free throw shooter, he shot 28 /32 or 87.5% in the game. Btw the score of that game was 162 - 100 and the Knicks were the loser.
Bill Russell’s laugh brings me joy
There is nothing that makes me smile more than Bill Russell's laugh.
Two of the greatest centers of all time
I love how Wilt started off his team with Larry Legend and Bill had him 4th. Everyone respected how good Larry was.
I noticed that. These 2 greats picked bird on their alltime lists. That’s goosebump impressive. Larry bird had the mind like no one else. Well maybe MJ...... huge respect to the bird feom these legends.
@@simplysimple7628 Bill Russell was the only peer Larry had in court smarts - quite a few folks a tier down, but those two were incomparable except against each other.
Bill named Bird third, does not matter much, but Bird was the greatest all-round player ever, and was the best shooter and passer ever, plus I have yet to see LB's fake move encyclopedia in any other player... It's not even close
@@loesrohof5161 Agreed about Bird being the greatest ALL-AROUND player ever. Some ppl get confused when I say that Michael Jordan is the GOAT, but that Bird has the best ALL-AROUND game ever. But I explain that the reason I have MJ as the GOAT is due to how dominant he was on the offensive AND defensive end, but when it comes to showcasing a player's great attributes (clutch shooting, FT shooting, passing, rebounding, making other teammates better, mentally tough, etc.), no other player can match Bird in a broad sense of what he could (& did) do on the court.
@@mikes3827
Obviously your dumbass don't know shit about basketball all you know is about white people you sick piece of shit
He said Psychiatrist become better free throw shooter than him Lmao.
This interview is a true treasure. Two titans. It’s wonderful to see the humor and respect.
Bill's laugh is just as legendary as his career
R.I.P Wilt may he rest in Peace 😢😢😢
Amen
Amen till this day brotha
Bill Russell laugh is so iconic and genuine! His laugh str8 gives me life
seeing wilt make jokes and bill hilariously laugh at them makes me happy 😂😂😂 god bless
I envy those people who were able to watch these two guys play. Their chemistry is just on another level. RIP Wilt the Stilt.
I saw wilt play live often...but Russell was pretty much retiring when I started watching
*Wilt Speaks
Bill Russell: HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!
😂LOVE IT!
🤣🤣🤣
After learning a lot about Wilt I think he's the greatest athlete ever. His abilities were unreal. RIP
Bill Russell has such an aura about him, his wisdom and his sense of humor....he's a walking national treasure. God Bless him.
Wilt was not just an all time great athlete, he was also an articulate speaker. Smart man.
Have always loved Bill Russell's laugh, It is worthy of a 12th ring!
I miss Wilt Chamberlain so much ! He is the greatest center of all time , bar none!
he is the GOAT bar none!
@@ronbonora7872 agreed
Wilt averaged 18 PPG for his finals career (even tho he averaged atleast 20 PPG every regular season untill his last two seasons... with a 2-4 finals record two of those losses came from Knicks Willis reed outplaying wilt how can he be top 10 when he barley won 2 titles Russ was
11-0 in game 7s 18 PPG and 29 REB averages in those 10 games
Russell won 5 mvps ( 3 straight ) and Celtics missed the playoffs for a couple years straight after Russ retired despite not losing anyone other Sam Jones and he was replaced by HOF jojo white Russell played with four members of the NBA's Top 50 at 50 (Havlicek, Cousy, Sharman, and Sam Jones); Wilt played with six members (Baylor, West, Greer, Cunningham, Arizin, and Thurmond). And Russell's teammates from 1957 to 1969 were selected to twenty-six All-Star games, while Wilt's teammates from 1960 to 1973 were selected to twenty-four. Let's never mention the supporting-cast card again with Russell and Chamberlain. Thank you.
Wilt never was the leading scorer in the finals when he won In fact he was the 5th leading scorer in the 1967 finals 5th LEADING SCORER ON HIS OWN TEAM ALONE, wilts game was never that of a winner bill was the more clutch cerebral player 3 times in the finals he averaged 20+ PPG and another finals series he had 70%FG on near 20 PPG,
He might have been the best ATHLETE to ever live.
I'm 33 and my dad would tell me all about the battles Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell would have and how he would listen to every game on the radio in little Franklin Ohio, I love seeing these old videos of these two legends because it brings those stories to life. What makes it even better is how good of friends they were. What gets me the most in this interview is how differently the two would analyze the game and opponents but they would still come to the same conclusion, they both new the game so well. RIP to two legends of the game.
✝️ Rest in peace Bill Russell. You were a class act.
The admiration and respect these two gentlemen have for one another is pure beauty.
If either one of these icons was white, the respect would still be there. That ought to tell us something. Nothing phoney, just genius about the game of basketball anf life.
Bill must have hurt a lot to lose his friend a few years after. RIP Wilt. And Bill and Wilt are true legends of the game.
I was going to say sports royalty but these great men are cultural royalty.
Who is here after Bill Russell reunited with Wilt?
Two GOATS and two great black men. Invaluable and unforgettable. They will be cherished and respected forevermore.
Bird is in Bill's, Wilt's, and MJ's top lists. Wilt and MJ mentioned him first too.
Persian Warrior because he is buddy
I'll say this - give Larry Bird a body that is above average, not even Wilt, LBJ, or MJ type of body, and he becomes the best player of all time. If he was just a tad bit more athletic with the same skill and mindset, he would, without a doubt, be the greatest player of all time.
@@mac_n_cheesie Early bird was pretty athletic, def more athletic than magic and id say above average. His main issue was his back injury 85 which turned him into a non-athletic player and cut his career short.
Hes in Kareem havliceks abd magics and James top 5 too
@@mac_n_cheesie what you are describing is Jordan.
No Kareem in their All time list, interesting point
Thomas Amoros Shuttlesworth wilt didn’t like him
No shaq
This was 97 so no LeBron and Kobe and shaq was just getting started
Shaq made a living out of throwing elbows and Kareem was a one trick pony with the sky hook.
@@sr8146 lets be real, Shaq isnt a top 5 or 10 player of all time lol they both know this. They both Chose all real legends.
I really loved seeing this. Bill Russel’s laugh was so infectious! It was just really cool seeing them together, and heartwarming as well.
As a Bird fan, it was great to hear Wilt say
Larry Bird as he started his list of his top players.
Much respect and RIP to both of them.
This interview is so eye opening, every older generation believes their time was much better and tougher. Look at those guy talking about the 90’s, and the way the 90’s players talk about today’s players. Specially after the last dance came out
7:03 "Sir Charles is my favorite" 🐐🐐
was he referring to charles barkley? otherwise idk what he talkin about
@@divyoroy9056 yessir 😤
😂
You can tell that Bill Russell really valued his friendship with Wilt. His laughter and comfort are evidence of this.
Wilt was the GOAT
@@casualfandestroyer2503 you’re dumb as fuck and have never watched a game from the 60s. You just went on basketball reference and looked up accolades. You know nothing about NBA history, idiot.
@@MichaelCorleone_ Looking back, Wilt had five chances to knock Near ready to retire bill Russell out of the playoffs in ‘68 (3-1 lead ) and ‘69 (3-2 lead ) with a superior team-including two game 7s at home-and only needed to submit one monster performance to pull it off.Each time, he couldn’t do it .Each time , Russell’s inferior team prevailed.Each time wilt whines about it afterward. If Jerry west was MR clutch , than wilt was MR crutch
@@casualfandestroyer2503 ok that one was pretty funny ngl
@@casualfandestroyer2503 I never mentioned wilts teammates clown, in fact I haven’t even defended him once yet you’re sending paragraphs lol, are you a bot?
@@MichaelCorleone_ my bad I meant to send that else where
The fun these 2 had, the fame and life they enjoyed.. makes me so happy brought tears to my eyes how Wilt could make Bill laugh/ rip legend
that was one of my favorite interviews. RIP to both these legends. Thank you 2raw for uploading the video.
"Sir Charles is my favorite"- Wilt
Jane Doe Barkley’s personality was very similar to Wilt’s. Plus they both played for the sixers and Barkley’s was a ferocious, tenacious player who played bigger than his height and I’m sure wilt respected that.
He would love Giannis today
10 seconds in and Wilt fires a shot, classic!
I've seen this numerous times and it always puts a smile on my face.
both are gone now, RIP
Wilt and four UCLA freshmen beat Magic and four NBA stars in a pickup game when Wilt was 43 years old. Coach Larry Brown tells the story in a TV interview.
Really how can I find this?
@@richarddelgado2723 probably the WIlt Chamberlain Archive channel.
Never happened. Story has been fabricated many times.
@@sunsfan8535 Oh yes it happened. The New Jersey Nets was going to sign him to a contract for a playoff run because he was able to hold his own at an advanced age playing against players of the 1980’s This man was bench pressing over 400 pounds and dunking well in his 50’s.
@@sunsfan8535 i believe it. UCLA was dominating college basketball during this time.
Bill had so much bent up anger around the 60s based upon how he was treated.
Im happy to see him laugh like this and let the pain go 💯
Lot of Black people did and can we blame them.
That pains never goes away for Black people in America because we're still dealing with racism at the White House and beyond.
White House isn’t your problem.... your told that by a dishonest media and a corrupt body politic party system... trump was friends with many athletes you probably admire before the media told you he was the devil.... be like wilt, free your mind and think independently.
@@phade2blaq You must like staying on the plantation with the Democrats, Mike. Who controlled the South during the last 150 years? Who tells you to remain a victim? Who tells you to hold out your hand? The Temptations sang it best, "Vote for me and I'll set you free!" = Ball of Confusion
Frederick King He's wonderful and very high-minded with that. GREAT MSN😍
This was awesome!!! Legends who actually respected each other!
Thanks for your contribution to the game.
What an absolutely fascinating and brilliant interview. I love hearing the old war stories, and from two legends of the game. I’m hanging on every word. It’s so great they’re such good friends.
Wilt Chamberlain before the knee injury , was the greatest player ever and that included everyone since : Jordan, LeBron, etcetera . Chamberlain even though 7'1" and huge long arms could lick a coin of the top of the backboard . He only needed to jump from his sneaker souls to floor a couple inches to get a dunk or rebound . But the bottom of his feet souls were as high or higher off the ground as the amazing short armed 5'3' Muggsy Bogues dunking . When he scored those 100 points he was taking the ball full court, dribbling between his legs, behind his back and so on . The reason he only won two NBA titles is because his coaches and team owners wanted wilt to be the show to bring in more revenue, no team game . His career spanned from 1959 to 1973 . He won his first NBA ring in 1967 Philadelphia 76rs and his last year of his career with the 1973 LA Lakers
Russell said once we knew Wilt was going to get his 30 or more points but we knew that since we played team ball we would win . And that was the truth . He did play on an LA team that played team ball in the NBA finals and they won and wilt retired after that . fact was after his knee injury his mobility was severely limited . He lifted weights, put on weight and became an impenetrable force under and near the basket . but it was sad to see he could only jump up and down and no more jump forward, backward, or laterally like he did prior to the severe knee injury . Post knee injury around 1970 to end of his career, He had to crouch down bend his knees before he jumped and so many times opponents would take the ball away from him or tie him up. back then orthopaedic physicians were butchers really . they had no idea of reconstructing a torn acl ligament which is one of the things he lost because of his knee injury .
John Doe so sad!
Agreed, GOAT, even to this day. A Prime Wilt would have dominated any era of basketball.
so thats how its spelled
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I always thought Russell was the GOAT but you could be right about Wilt! Love these guys, don't make them like that anymore!
Bill Russell has the best laugh of all time.
This whole interview is LOVE. I will come back to this in the future for comfort
Glad this popped up in my feed.. Made my smile to see such great players having such a good time talking about the past.
So I'll clear the elephant in the room. Since no one notices the things I notice. Bill was great and so was Wilt. Bill has 11 rings 2 rings. But Bill acknowledges Wilt was a better player. So rings don't matter. It's a TEAM game. People really need to understand this!
K Steve At every stage of his post nba career, Bill acknowledges Wilt was better. Only Wilt's haters see otherwise.
coldbrewski I love wilt but I don't know why I just feel like Russ was better just from what I've seen on TH-cam
Moses Messiah I feel you fam. Bill was a defensive and rebounding beast. His crime was being dominant in the same era Wilt owned.
Moses Messiah Russell had intangibles that he brought to the game. Psychological manipulation is a big one.
Not really. There's an interview with Russell somewhere on You Tube where he was asked who was the greatest of all time.
Russell immediately said, "Well, the question you really mean to be asking is: when you're a player in the NBA what is your job? Most people will say to play professional basketball." Russell shook his head. "Our job is to do one thing and one thing only: win championships. That's what an NBA player is paid to do. Win championships. That's it. Now I ask you, who did that better than anyone?" At which point he broke into that famous smile and high pitched cackle.
: “everyone called me a loser. Well........ if I’m a loser, then wtf is everyone else?” LOL
It’s so wholesome seeing Russell laugh and them having a good time. RIP GOAT
This video just showed up in my feed, such an amazing interview Rest in Paradise you two.😪🌹
Greatness indeed, bro.
Man, SIR or Mr Bill Russell is such a jolly fellow, shows the man enjoyed every aspect of his life, and why would he not have being a giant of a man in the land of the Giants accumulating wealth, health, success, intelligence, love, generosity, a sense of well being, a gift of life from the Almighty no doubt as one of his faithful servant.
RIP Bill and Wilt! We live in a much sadder world right now!
I 'd love to listen Wilt talk even today, he's not onlya true legend but a smart mind and funny guy...really like no other...young people have seen Shaq and admire him but probably he has only been a imitation of that goat...this man has been larger than life literally
Just fell in love with both of these gentlemen & Legends. ❤
I love the dynamics between them two, their personality really match each other's and you can tell that they hold tremendous respect for each other
What a wonderful way to go down memory lane with these two idols! Wilt with the humour and bill with that wonderful laugh! Thanks to both and utube.
I remember watching this when it 1st aired in 1997 and seeing bill russell’s laugh and how much these 2 all time greats had so much fun together.
Theyre both greatly missed.
I love how wilt said larry bird and then was stuck on the rest but he knew Larry was first. Now that is a smart man
@Christian Cole lame - larry much more complete, a genius in fact... MJ is everything except a genius... MJ: 5 baskets of 30 at the 3-pt-contest
@@loesrohof5161 MJ didn't need the 3 to drop 63 on Bird's head
@@simple45679 Bird didn't care about Jordan scoring 63 or 100 since he knew that he was going to win the game regardless..🤣🤣
@@edcor2578 you're not only missing the point but missing your brain as well. The game went into double OT, every player on that court didn't know who was going to win, that's how close OT games are.
@@simple45679 Bird knew he was going to win. He told the team before the series started Jordan is going to score a lot of points no matter what so, Let's lock down the other four. One can't beat five. That was the point. Did you get it?
This was the best interview... I remember at the time I knew this would go down as one of the greatest interviews ever.
R.I.P TO THESE TWO AMAZING PLAYERS 🕊🤍
This interview was on point, loved every second of it!!!!
How can anyone view this and not see the love these two had for each other?? Brothers in arms!!!
It really warms my heart to see Russell feeling so at ease and so happy to be there with his friend and talk ball. I really hope he's had a lot of these moments in his post-basketball life.
Oh man, reinforcing that hope in triplicate today. What a legend. Rest in peace, Bill.
Damn Bill Russell been having grey hair before I was even born..., best Celtic in their whole franchise history
I think Bird might have the slight edge due to his superior offense.
Reilly J Sullivan I’d put Bird over Russell too, I have Bird at 5th-6th on my all-time best players list and Russell at 7th
@@HugoSoup57 No doubt he was a better winner, just not a better player.
Love these two. As great as Russell was as a player, 11 rings in 13 seasons, he was an even better man. I feel the same about Jim Brown.
You are and will remain one of the most beloved players of all time. Mr. Russell you were a champion on and off the court and you taught us so much throughout your life. May you rest in peace. 💚
Why was he champion off the court. Bc he was a Democrat
Two of my all time idols. Now with Bill gone yesterday....darn onions....
What a duo. History of the game. Let's enjoy this interview as if was done today.
Man 2 absolute legends.. This is priceless.
Love Russell's laugh, it's so hearty and genuine and whenever I've had a discussion about who the GOAT in basketball was, I just point to Wilt. It isn't hard to imagine what he would do to the competition in the league today.
Great documentary....I love this Thank you Wilt and Bill for your contribution to the NBA ...This is a classic
WILT THE GOAT, BILL THE GREATEST WINNER💙💙💙💙
Reginald Styles in basketball russel and wilt is the titan before the gods
U got that right
Russell was surrounded by a team full of HOF players.
Wilt was not.
Kareem is the NBA Goat of centers.
I was blessed to see Mr. Chamberlain play.
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