This is the story of how 11-time champion Bill Russell won five MVP titles in 1962, stealing the honor from Wilt Chamberlain and the 6-foot-5 legend.
This is the story of how 11-time champion Bill Russell won five MVP titles in 1962, stealing the honor from Wilt Chamberlain and the 6-foot-5 legend.
The 1961-1962 NBA season was filled with remarkable performances from three basketball legends: Wilt Chamberlain, Oscar Robertson, and Bill Russell. Their numbers on the court were nothing short of extraordinary, with Oscar averaging a triple-double with 30 points, Wilt setting the bar for all-time best stats, averaging 50 points and 25 rebounds, including his legendary 100-point game. Yet, astonishingly, the MVP title slipped through the hands of both Wilt and Oscar and landed squarely on Bill Russell’s lap.
Let’s explore the fascinating story of how Bill won five MVP awards, surpassing Wilt Chamberlain’s and the legendary six-foot-five Oscar Robertson’s due honor.
Fans and pundits were in awe of Wilt Chamberlain’s record-breaking performances during the 1961–1962 season and Oscar Robertson’s triple-double prowess. The basketball skills displayed by these players were almost unearthly. They put on performances that were unparalleled, but they lost the MVP competition.
Instead, Bill Russell received the coveted trophy; however, despite his great stats, they were insignificant compared to Wilt and Oscar’s extraordinary accomplishments. Indeed, Wilt and Russell have a rich past together, so they are by no means strangers.
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