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From: wed@drutx.UUCP (DeibertWE)
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Subject: Re: MVP (best alltime)
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Date: Mon, 3-Mar-86 13:49:29 EST
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Concerning possible MVP picks, Pete Williamson writes:

> My second vote would be for the NBA's best alltime player: Kareem.

I don't mean to pick on Pete because I've read the same sort of statement
in many different articles in the past.  And, of course, the best all time
player is a matter of opinion.  But wasn't it Bill Russell who led his
team (as a player) to 11 championships in 13 years?  Wasn't it Wilt
Chamberlain who scored 100 points in a single game and AVERAGED OVER
50 POINTS A GAME for an entire season?  I agree that Kareem should
be considered amongst the best but I don't think he was a bit better
than those mentioned above.

William D.

ps - Not very often does anybody score 50 points in a game anymore.
     Wilt AVERAGED 50 a game for a season.  I find that phenomenal
     even today.