By Gregory Crawford, Managing Editor of the East West Hoops
I am not sure you can argue the point with any validity, but would love to hear your readers' thoughts. Was this the greatest one game in NBA history.
Today is the 52nd anniversary of Wilt Chamberlain's 100 point game. No one since has come even close to scoring 100 points in a game. Not sure if there is anyone in the NBA that can accomplish the iconic moment.
For the record, the game was played in Hershey, Pa., in front of 4,124 fans. That attendance has grown by leaps and bounds over the years, with many people who were born in the 80s and 70s, stating boldly they were in attendance.
Of course, I was not there, but I did watch the game on smart phone that memorable day in March, while constantly texting my friends about the history and even after it was over I faxed the box score to many people.
In case you want to know, Wilt's stat line on offense included being 36 field goals made on 63 attempts, as well as being 28 of 32 from the free throw line. Remarkable, considering Wilt was never a good free throw shooter. FINAL SCORE: Philadelphia Warriors 169 New York Knickerbockers 147.
Reader ??????
1. Was this amazing fete the greatest game ever by one person in the NBA?
2. Was this the NBA's greatest game ever, having one player score 100 points?
3. Is Wilt the greatest player ever in the NBA, as many people think he is ?
My two cents, this is the greatest game ever in the NBA and Magic Johnson without question is the greatest player ever in the NBA, greater than Michael Jordan.
Gregory Crawford @wchoops
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