I had 103 records, and no one offered me a popsicle. – Wilt Chamberlain subtly taunted Kareem when the latter surpassed his record for scoring.
Chamberlain wasn’t amused that his greatness wasn’t completely acknowledged by his admirers.
The NBA’s all-time scoring record stood unchallenged for 18 years when held by Wilt Chamberlain with an astounding 31,419 career points. It wasn’t until April 5, 1984, that Kareem Abdul Jabbar shattered this longstanding record using his iconic skyhook.
Initially, ‘Wilt The Stilt’ seemed unconcerned by ‘Cap’ receiving the well-deserved acclaim. However, only after a few months did the four-time MVP subtly throw shades, signaling a change in his sentiments.
Wilt Chamberlain’s incredible 31,419 career points held the NBA all-time scoring record for eighteen years. It took until April 5, 1984, for Kareem Abdul Jabbar to use his famous skyhook to shatter this record.
At first, ‘Wilt The Stilt’ didn’t appear to care that ‘Cap’ was getting the praise he earned. But it wasn’t until a few months later that the four-time MVP began to quietly express his shifting opinions.