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If the debate around the best player in history rages among fans, the most relevant opinions remain those of the players. Knicks legend Walt Frazier recently spoke out…and the Hall of Famer snubbed both Michael Jordan and LeBron James.

As LeBron James slowly moves closer to retirement, some are just waiting to finally settle the debate over who is the best all-time player. At least according to them, because this discussion seems endless…

The King and Michael Jordan are the names that come up most often in the discussion among fans and media, but this is not necessarily the case for the peers of the two superstars basketball.

Indeed, other players have had a monumental impact on the discipline, while dazzling supporters with their crazy performances.

Absolute icon of the Knicks, Walt Frazier also thinks that one man in particular deserves more consideration in the GOAT debate: Wilt Chamberlain. Guest of Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart’s podcast, the former Gotham leader passionately defended the pivot’s case.

Wilt Chamberlain, the real GOAT according to Walt Frazier

Without Wilt Chamberlain, the NBA might no longer exist. Wilt Chamberlain was the only player people knew, man. I’m talking about the 70s, we still took commercial flights.

When you were with him at the airport, people were asking, “Are you the Harlem Globetrotters?” Or is it just Wilt Chamberlain? » He was the only one they knew and we were the Knicks

Without Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell, there would be no NBA today. He was the one who brought in the spectators, who advertised the matches. And then when you look at his records, it’s crazy.

No one comes close. They say Michael Jordan did this or that thing so many times, Wilt Chamberlain did the same thing 50 times. Whatever record you’re talking about, this guy broke it. 100 points in one match.

It must be remembered that in the era of Frazier or Wilt, the NBA was light years away from being as popular as it is today and its media exposure was much less.

Having a flagship like The Stilt really shook things up a lot, in addition to his rivalry with Bill Russell. We therefore understand why “Clyde” reasons this way, although today’s Internet users do not agree.

Whether you consider Wilt Chamberlain the GOAT or not, the former center is one of the most legendary players in NBA history. he may have only won two rings, but his individual exploits will remain unmatched for many.