Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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Why did he change his style so drastically over the course of career? Was he really at his best when he scored 50 points per game? Or was he actually better when he scored less?! And in which of his many great seasons was he at his best on offense? This detailed analysis and film breakdown answer these questions with the most comprehensive available footage of Wilt Chamberlain in Philadelphia and San Francisco.

This episode is part of the the second season of the "Greatest Peaks" series. Season 2 focuses on the legends of NBA offense, examining unique archetypes, controversial players and stylistic spearheads who have influenced the game over the years.

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Ben Taylor is the author of Thinking Basketball, a Nylon Calculus contributor, creator of the Backpicks Top 40 series & host of the Thinking Basketball podcast.

Stats courtesy:
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Music by Cody Martin (Epiphany)
Fairlight (Detour In Velour, Hair)
Imperfect Place

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