This man would have changed LeBron's game.

[shadymcgrady]

Who is to say someone can't lift a certain amount of weights based on appearance?

I've seen guys that look like they're a buck 60 squatting 5 plates 10 times easy or college kids repping 3 plates on the bench with ease

Athletes back then were built differently than today

[7deuceoff$uit]

600 lbs bench.... LMFAO!!!!

[daneblazer]

0.00% chance he benched 600. Most nfl linemen don’t do that

[shadymcgrady]

The meatheads at gold's gym and the Apollo do that all the time

[JohnGalt2341]

I don't know how well Wilt would do vs Lebron but I'm pretty sure it would be fun to watch.
Here's a REALLY old Adam Sandler stand up bit... in the first minute or so he talks about Wilt's 100 point game.

Here's my impression of the coach on the other team... "Who's covering Wilt?"

[ABEHONEST]

This frame (see above) could NEVER bench 600 pounds nor could he run a 100 in under 5 seconds. This is about as accurate as saying the guy who espoused these untruths (and alleged he slept with 20,000 women) is also known for his humility (as opposed to humbleness). Great basketball player no doubt, and would be great in this era as well, although his stats would not be nearly as outrageous.

Swinging Johnson, you struck out here.
Your guessing game is far off the mark but why not prove it to yourself?
Go Google.
You know, we have a lot of LB fan's on board and they will never believe we'll have 3 more Lebron's with-in the next 20 years. But, he'll be bigger, faster and you'll see less of that bravado attitude. Whew!

His thug-tude is wearing thin.

[ABEHONEST]

LeBron fan's, this should be the closer.

All the doubting Wilts, and also his loyal admirer's, need to commit to at least the first 8 to 10 minutes of this video.

Afterwards, I would like to see if these stubborn--some of them are totally clueless--can further dismiss Wilt as too...something? I tell you what he was. He was too big; too good.; too dominating; too strong; and too athletic to be human. Well, almost.

I bid you adieu after wrapping up this debate.

[daneblazer]

[ABEHONEST]

Whoops, I had pizza on the brain and forgot the clinching Wilt video.
Check the back-board reach. 13 ft I believe?
JB, could get to 12.2

[Andy117]

9.5QUOTE=ABEHONEST;27829745]Well, #2 behind Sam, Wilt ran a 9.5 100 yd dash. Was considered the [possibly] strongest man in the world--ask Arnold.
He claimed--and he seemed like a very humble, honest man--to have benched 600 plus.
He is about 4 inches taller than this newcomer, claiming to be the best.
When LeBron can even come close to those physical feats above, please call me and I will join you on your very biased view of LB.
Til then, I will not worry about any phone calls coming. [/QUOTE]

A 9.5 100 yd dash is Olympic level, Wilt wasn't that fast.

[ABEHONEST]

9.5QUOTE=ABEHONEST;27829745]Well, #2 behind Sam, Wilt ran a 9.5 100 yd dash. Was considered the [possibly] strongest man in the world--ask Arnold.
He claimed--and he seemed like a very humble, honest man--to have benched 600 plus.
He is about 4 inches taller than this newcomer, claiming to be the best.
When LeBron can even come close to those physical feats above, please call me and I will join you on your very biased view of LB.
Til then, I will not worry about any phone calls coming.

A 9.5 100 yd dash is Olympic level, Wilt wasn't that fast.[/QUOTE]

Another condescending Canadian.
Wilt was so fast, he scored 20,000 points, off the court.

[The Kraken]

Wilt was good, top 10

[ABEHONEST]

Wilt was good, top 10

Thank you, Kraken. A man who isn't afraid to recognize the toughest competiton when it looks your conscious right in the eye.

Now, I am waiting for that Canadian. We Americans do not want to irritate you or your country too much, because with global warming getting hotter with each passing year, I believe the cooler Canadian air will be irresistible for 75% of our American citizen's in a few years, and, we will likely take over 60% of your country when we gather together as one gigantic swarm.
Of course, this will happen, so we must think ahead of a fitting name for our newly discovered land.

How about AmeriCan?
Sounds nice.

[DrunkHorseplayer]

When Wilt and Russell began their careers, the two handed set shot was being used. How would that play today? Those two would be average players today, if even that.

[ABEHONEST]

When Wilt and Russell began their careers, the two handed set shot was being used. How would that play today? Those two would be average players today, if even that.

Typical close-minded young man. But I forgive you, if you'll just read more where I explained, the why, the old stars--top 20 at least--would be stars today.
Of course, it seems Wilt would be the #1 choice to make HUAD looks bit foolish.
Sorry chap, but closed minds get on my nerves.

* Example: Do you see LB hitting the backboard at 13 feet high?

[ABEHONEST]

Oh well, why not this video?

[shadymcgrady]

Typical close-minded young man. But I forgive you, if you'll just read more where I explained, the why, the old stars--top 20 at least--would be stars today.
Of course, it seems Wilt would be the #1 choice to make HUAD looks bit foolish.
Sorry chap, but closed minds get on my nerves.

* Example: Do you see LB hitting the backboard at 13 feet high?

Leaping ability doesn't define greatness abe. Kevin garnett, earl manigault and dwight howard were all able to grab stacks of quarters off the TOP of the backboard

Only one of them is a hall of fame great

[cwnotorious]

Ok Abe I can live with some of your opinions in here, I just have 1 issue. Us as sports fans are always going to put the players from our own generation above players in other generations so naturally we are going to rank them based partially on what we witnessed. You don't even have LeBron in your top 10 players of all time so considering 99% of the universe would rank lbj in the top 10 I would like to hear your explanation on what makes you more qualified than everyone else who has watched this game and even played in the NBA.

[ABEHONEST]

Leaping ability doesn't define greatness abe. Kevin garnett, earl manigault and dwight howard were all able to grab stacks of quarters off the TOP of the backboard

Only one of them is a hall of fame great

You were almost there?
Gosh, that is only one of 2 dozen examples as to why I keep pounding his basketball exploits to our younger member's.
Shades, be more careful when you make a post like you did that ONE TIME, before I have to raise you up higher again on my infamous list I have of members on SBR.

*It would be nice to see how how high our SBR favorite, LB, can touch on the backboard?
My simple guess...12 ft.

[shadymcgrady]

I'm one of the younger generations here abe but I'm an old soul and appreciate the fundamentals of prior eras that have evaporated in today's game. I've seen most of these videos you keep posting up when I was a youth before AAU and varsity while other kids were playing video games

I watched with confusion as Cleveland got offensive rebound after offensive rebound in crucial moments during the Boston series this yr simply bc rozier and Tatum never learned how to box their man out

I don't even appreciate lebron and his demeanor but I believe he has alrdy surpassed all of the greats save jordan, magic, Larry and duncan. Maybe one or 2 names in there but when all is said and done he will eclipse duncan and supplant the great Larry legend as best small forward of all time

[DrunkHorseplayer]

Typical close-minded young man. But I forgive you, if you'll just read more where I explained, the why, the old stars--top 20 at least--would be stars today.
Of course, it seems Wilt would be the #1 choice to make HUAD looks bit foolish.
Sorry chap, but closed minds get on my nerves.

* Example: Do you see LB hitting the backboard at 13 feet high?

I'm in my 50's and if you can't recognize the incredible increase in talent level over the decades, you're foolish. Bird is a great example; in the 80's, if a player were 6'9", could pass the ball effectively and hit 30% from 3 pt. range, he was amazing. In today's game, it's standard.

[cwnotorious]

Thank you, Kraken. A man who isn't afraid to recognize the toughest competiton when it looks your conscious right in the eye.

Now, I am waiting for that Canadian. We Americans do not want to irritate you or your country too much, because with global warming getting hotter with each passing year, I believe the cooler Canadian air will be irresistible for 75% of our American citizen's in a few years, and, we will likely take over 60% of your country when we gather together as one gigantic swarm.
Of course, this will happen, so we must think ahead of a fitting name for our newly discovered land.

How about AmeriCan?
Sounds nice.

Also 60% of y'all are welcome to come up north with 1 condition, for every U.S. citizen that comes into the country we get to give you 1 of our eastern immigrants.

[ABEHONEST]

Also 60% of y'all are welcome to come up north with 1 condition, for every U.S. citizen that comes into the country we get to give you 1 of our eastern immigrants.

And each of us will bring 2 illegals.

[ABEHONEST]

I'm in my 50's and if you can't recognize the incredible increase in talent level over the decades, you're foolish. Bird is a great example; in the 80's, if a player were 6'9", could pass the ball effectively and hit 30% from 3 pt. range, he was amazing. In today's game, it's standard.

You made an error picking out an all-time starting 5 member. Bird was from another world and when you find another white player his equal, I'll start taking you serious. You surely know better, DH?

There have been several HOF'er's, more than one of them in the top 20 of all time, and they talked how they highly respected Bird. They saw his uniqueness, the unbelievable things he did with a basketball, and at the very least, his toughness.

[ABEHONEST]

Ok Abe I can live with some of your opinions in here, I just have 1 issue. Us as sports fans are always going to put the players from our own generation above players in other generations so naturally we are going to rank them based partially on what we witnessed. You don't even have LeBron in your top 10 players of all time so considering 99% of the universe would rank lbj in the top 10 I would like to hear your explanation on what makes you more qualified than everyone else who has watched this game and even played in the NBA.

He isn't the best basketball player for his position. Baylor was better. The Big O was better. I'm talking all-around fundamental basketball, and also, winning games, combined. I am sure their are two more better at his chosen position? Bird, about the same size and, "white," was better in almost all facets of the game. And he was a total winner when he was healthy. LB is healthy, but let's see what his team can do the next 3 games? He must blend and win.

LB would be better if he didn't hog the ball so much. I mean, everyone knows what he's going to do. He is going to shoot the basketball.
Simply put--besides those way too many losses--he doesn't blend well with other solid players. Therefore, he loses often.

I also think that attitude does not help him. Who needs a bragging superstar. If you're a superstar--besides winning championships--we need not to hear it from you, yourself.
The best thing LB has going is size and desire. He definitely has that.
But until he blends with his teammates, whoever there are, he will be destined to rank as an all-time underachiever.

[Andy117]

A 9.5 100 yd dash is Olympic level, Wilt wasn't that fast.

Another condescending Canadian.
Wilt was so fast, he scored 20,000 points, off the court. [/QUOTE]

I'm not Canadian. Wilt couldn't run a 9.5 100yd dash.

[ABEHONEST]

Another condescending Canadian.
Wilt was so fast, he scored 20,000 points, off the court.

I'm not Canadian. Wilt couldn't run a 9.5 100yd dash.[/QUOTE]

Hmm, tricked me huh?
I'll be back.