How Many NBA Records Does Wilt Chamberlain Hold?
Learn about the numerous NBA records that Wilt Chamberlain holds, including the most points in a game, most points in a season, and most rebounds in a game.
Wilt Chamberlain’s NBA Records
Wilt Chamberlain is one of the most dominant NBA players of all time. He holds numerous records in the NBA. In this article, we will take a look at some of the records that Wilt Chamberlain holds.
Most points in a game: 100
In 1962, Chamberlain set the single-game scoring record with 100 points against the New York Knicks. The game was played in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and Chamberlain scored 23 of his points in the fourth quarter to help his team to a 169-147 victory. He also set records that night for most free throws made (36) and attempted (63), as well as most points in a half (59) and most points in a quarter (32).
Most points in a season: 4,029
Chamberlain’s 4,029 points in the 1961-62 season is an NBA record that still stands today. He averaged 50.4 points per game that season, which is also an NBA record.
Most points in a career: 31,419
Wilt Chamberlain holds the record for the most points in a career, with 31,419. He also holds the records for the most points in a season (4,029), the most points in a game (100), the most seasons leading the league in scoring (7), and the most All-Star Game selections (13).
Most rebounds in a game: 55
On November 24, 1960, in a game against the Detroit Pistons, Chamberlain set the NBA single-game rebounding record by hauling in 55 boards. The previous record of 51 had been set by Bob Pettit in 1953.
Most rebounds in a season: 2,149
Wilt Chamberlain holds the NBA record for most rebounds in a season with 2,149. He accomplished this feat during the 1971-72 season while playing for the Los Angeles Lakers. Chamberlain also holds the record for most rebounds in a game with 55, which he achieved in 1968 while playing for the Philadelphia 76ers.
Most rebounds in a career: 23,924
Wilt Chamberlain holds the record for the most rebounds in an NBA career. He hauled in a total of 23,924 rebounds over the course of his 15-year career.
Wilt Chamberlain’s Other Records
Wilt Chamberlain is often considered one of the best basketball players of all time. He has a lot of records, including the most points in a game and the most points in a season. But Chamberlain also holds other records that are not as well-known.
Most seasons leading the league in scoring: 7
In addition to his 100-point game, Chamberlain holds the NBA records for most career points (31,419), rebounds (23,924), and seasons leading the league in scoring (7). He is the only player in NBA history to average more than 50 points in a season (50.4 ppg in 1961–62), to score 100 points or more in a single game, and to grab more than 20 rebounds in a single game.
Most consecutive seasons leading the league in scoring: 7
During his 14-year career, Wilt Chamberlain set or tied 51 NBA records. He still holds several league marks, including:
-Most consecutive seasons leading the league in scoring: 7
-Most seasons leading the league in field goal percentage: 11
-Most seasons leading the league in rebounding: 11
-Most points in a season: 4,029 (1961-62)
-Most points in a game: 100 (1962)
Most seasons leading the league in rebounding: 11
From 1960 to 1972, Wilt Chamberlain led the NBA in rebounding 11 times, the most by any player in league history. Chamberlain also holds the record for most rebounds in a season (1,941 in 1960-61), as well as the single-game rebounding record (55).
Most consecutive seasons leading the league in rebounding: 9
Wilt Chamberlain holds many NBA records. Most notable are his 100 point game, and his record for most points in a season, averaging 50.4 points per game. He also holds the record for most rebounds in a season, averaging 27.2 rebounds per game. Most consecutive seasons leading the league in rebounding: 9
Most All-Star Game selections: 13
Wilt Chamberlain was selected for the All-Star Game 13 times in his 14-year NBA career. He was named the game’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) four times.
Most All-Star Game MVPs: 4
Wilt Chamberlain holds the record for the most All-Star Game MVPs with four. He was named MVP in 1960, 1966, 1967, and 1968.
