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Michael Jordan vs Wilt Chamberlain
Which player? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls · 1963– 64% · #1 in the world
- Wilt Chamberlain Golden State Warriors · 1936–1999 36% · #6 in the world
What the votes say
The world picks Michael Jordan over Wilt Chamberlain, 64% to 36%. Michael Jordan is #1 of the 250 NBA players in the world ranking. Wilt Chamberlain is #6, and #1 of the 11 of the Golden State Warriors.
The case for each
Michael Jordan: Six championships with the Chicago Bulls and six Finals MVPs, five MVPs and ten scoring titles; the highest career scoring average in NBA history, just ahead of Chamberlain.
Wilt Chamberlain: 100 points in a single game in 1962 and 50.4 points a game that season, records that still stand; two championships, four MVPs and more rebounds than anyone in NBA history.
Side by side
| Michael Jordan | Wilt Chamberlain | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #1 | #6 |
| Team | Chicago Bulls | Golden State Warriors |
| Born | 1963 | 1936 |