Why Height and Pace Aren’t Everything: The Rebounding Battle Between Russell, Wilt, and Walt…
Why Height and Pace Aren’t Everything: The Rebounding Battle Between Russell, Wilt, and Walt…
When it comes to rebounding, height and pace are often cited as key factors, but the careers of Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, and Walt Bellamy reveal a more nuanced story. Despite their differences in stature and the pace of play during their careers, Russell and Chamberlain consistently outperformed Bellamy on the boards, challenging the conventional wisdom that height alone determines rebounding prowess.
Bill Russell, listed at 6’9″, and Wilt Chamberlain, listed at 7’1″, are both renowned for their dominance in rebounding. Russell averaged over 20 rebounds per game for
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