Inspirational Quotes, Motivational Sayings, and Wise Words for Daily Inspiration

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Nobody seems to appreciate what an incredible player Wilt was," Russell said at 1997 All-Star Game when the league named and honored its 50 greatest players. "He was the best player of all time because he dominated the floor like nobody else ever could. To be that big and that athletic was special.

Wilt Chamberlain's Popular Quotes

We make too much of winning. The mere fact of winning doesn't make you great.

- Wilt Chamberlain

If you have ability in a certain area, why not capitalize on it and improve it and use it?

- Wilt Chamberlain

People say my ego is grand. I think it's in proportion to me.

- Wilt Chamberlain

I was played the villain so much because I was bigger and stronger than most, and they cast me as the villain everywhere I went.

- Wilt Chamberlain

Everybody pulls for David, nobody roots for Goliath.

- Wilt Chamberlain

When you go out there and do the things you're supposed to do, people view you as selfish.

- Wilt Chamberlain

I've prided myself on being in excellent condition-as good as any man in my profession. Now this doesn't come from sitting around on your rear end. T…

- Wilt Chamberlain

Scoring 100 points is a lot, but I maybe could have scored 140 if they had played straight-up basketball.

- Wilt Chamberlain

Bill Russell helped make my dream a better dream because when you play with the best, you know you have to play your best.

- Wilt Chamberlain