Quotes by Wilt Chamberlain

About Wilt Chamberlain:

Wilton Norman "Wilt" Chamberlain is widely considered one of the greatest and most dominant players in NBA history.
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With all of you men out there who think that having a thousand different ladies is pretty cool, I have learned in my life I've found out that having one woman a thousand different times is much more satisfying.

Wilt Chamberlain

And I remember leaving my place in L.A. and - my father is a big fight fan - and I said, 'Dad, I got a couple of days off and I'm getting ready to go to Houston to sign to fight Muhammad Ali.

Wilt Chamberlain

But the point of using the number was to show that sex was a great part of my life as basketball was a great part of my life. That's the reason why I was single.

Wilt Chamberlain

I believe that good things come to those who work.

Wilt Chamberlain

The man who won't loan money isn't going to have many friends - or need them.

Wilt Chamberlain

I get constant reminders from fans who equate that game and my career as one and the same.

Wilt Chamberlain

When you go out there and do the things you're supposed to do, people view you as selfish.

Wilt Chamberlain

They were so clever finding ways to get me the ball. They had to do more than just give up open shots. They had to avoid fouls and pass me the ball in traffic.

Wilt Chamberlain

It just wasn't right the way they were behind by 25 points and then they're told to hold the ball.

Wilt Chamberlain

It was a challenge to my teammates to help me.

Wilt Chamberlain

They were willing to do anything to stop me.

Wilt Chamberlain

I couldn't have come close without my teammates' help because the Knicks didn't want me to make 100.

Wilt Chamberlain

We're all fascinated by the numbers, as we were about the 100 points.

Wilt Chamberlain

You must understand as a kid of color in those days, the Harlem Globetrotters were like being movie stars.

Wilt Chamberlain

I guarantee you, if you could give me 10 points in all those seventh games against the Boston Celtics, instead of Bill Russell having 11 rings, I could've at least had nine or eight.

Wilt Chamberlain

Everybody pulls for David, nobody roots for Goliath.

Wilt Chamberlain

If you have ability in a certain area, why not capitalize on it and improve it and use it?

Wilt Chamberlain

They say that nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practice makes perfect. I wish they'd make up their minds.

Wilt Chamberlain

Author Bio

  • NameWilt Chamberlain
  • DescriptionBasketball player
  • BornAugust 21, 1936
  • DiedOctober 12, 1999
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionSportsperson; Basketball Player; Basketball Coach
  • AwardsNBA Most Valuable Player Award