02-19-2021, 03:51 PM
(02-19-2021, 03:04 PM)Dahlsim Wrote: Lebron length of career at a high level is elite among the elite. I think only Kareem actually performed at as high a level for as long as Lebron although a few got close. Dirk for example played long but not remaining at that level of performance on the backend.
As awesome as Lebron is though I think Wilt was at yet another level in terms of athleticism. Chamberlain was giant at over 7 foot but that size basically never comes packaged with top class track & field decathlete bona fides, world class strength, agility and exceptional skill too.
Most of Wilts best athletic years were not captured on video, just clips of rare footage. The 100 point game isn't even viewable. His real prime years are just written about in newspapers, like when he was dominating pro ball at 16, under a fake name, or flashing skills as Harlem Globetrotter.
If you look at his agility and skill level at 17 just in a short clip its clear the jumping, speed, agility and skill would translate to any era.
Wilt was a beast Volleyball player too. I'd definitely give him the nod. LeBron still has question marks as we don't know where he'll end up. On the other hand, Wilt didn't have the benefit of modern medicine, training and nutrition. But I do think it's fair to compare the two which just speaks highly of the type of Athlete that LeBron is.