{"id":3086,"date":"2022-12-31T06:48:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-31T06:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/bill-russells-wilt-chamberlains-winning-record-in-numbers-brazilian-soccer-icon-peles-death-ignites-unlikely-debate-on-nba-twitter\/"},"modified":"2022-12-31T06:48:00","modified_gmt":"2022-12-31T06:48:00","slug":"bill-russells-wilt-chamberlains-winning-record-in-numbers-brazilian-soccer-icon-peles-death-ignites-unlikely-debate-on-nba-twitter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/bill-russells-wilt-chamberlains-winning-record-in-numbers-brazilian-soccer-icon-peles-death-ignites-unlikely-debate-on-nba-twitter\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Bill Russell’s Wilt Chamberlain’s winning record in numbers’ Brazilian soccer icon Pele’s death ignites unlikely debate on NBA Twitter"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A few days ago, tragedy struck the world when we lost one of the world’s most iconic legends. Brazilian football legend Pele has passed away, leaving fans with highlights of his memory. But when asked if there was any equivalent of Pele when it came to basketball, fans came up with an apt and respectful answer on social media.<\/span><\/p>\n

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There is no doubt that Pele is one of the greatest players in football. The skill and poise he possessed, as well as the number of accolades he earned, make the discussion rather one-sided.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain or Michael Jordan?<\/h2>\n
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Fans were asked if there was anyone who could match Pele when it came to basketball. <\/span><\/p>\n

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BOSTON – 1968: Bill Russell #6 of the Boston Celtics defends Wilt Chamberlain #13 of the Los Angeles Lakers during a 1968 game at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Note: By downloading or using this photo, you expressly acknowledge and agree to be bound by the terms of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1968 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael\/NBAE via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

But fans seem to have come up with an answer that justifies the late football legend.<\/span><\/p>\n

A fan tweeted, “It doesn’t exist. He’s Bill Russell’s winning record at Wilt Chamberlain’s number.”<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Doesn’t exist, he’s Bill Russell’s winning record at Wilt Chamberlain’s number.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Jett (@Jett_NBA) December 30, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

Another fan commented: “Michael Jordan. An innovator who brought the sport to audiences around the world and created many skill moves for the modern player, he ruled in an era where defenders got away with murder and, above all, was the greatest in his sport time and time again.” I won an award.”<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Michael Jordan.An innovator who brought the sport to a global audience, created many skill moves for the modern player, dominated in an era when a defender could get away with murder, and above all, the greatest player in his sport. won many awards<\/p>\n

\u2014 Swaggy Genio (@SwaggyGenio) December 30, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

Here are some more reactions from Twitter.<\/span><\/p>\n

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A combination of bills (kudos) and atrophy (records and statistics)<\/p>\n

\u2014 CB (@Cali Bornhorst) December 30, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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A fusion of Russell and Jordan<\/p>\n

\u2014 Rodrigo Lopez (@QlopesRodrigo) December 30, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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Combine Bill Russells Legacy and Wilt Chamberlains numbers<\/p>\n

\u2014 Mark Budenholzer (@lukanotdoncic) December 30, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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Michael Jordan (who says Bill Russell doesn’t know football) Pele is a goat<\/p>\n

\u2014 Pedro Pablo Toledo Bogie (@pedropablotole2) December 30, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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Whoever says Bill knows nothing about Pele in football, he did more than that about his sport (in honor of Bill)<\/p>\n

\u2014 Jordan (@__CJ8_) December 30, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

Fans debated which player could come close to what Pele has achieved in football.<\/span><\/p>\n

Who is closest to Pele?<\/h2>\n
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Pele’s accolades do not do justice to the talent and skill he possessed at the time. He is the only player in history to have won the World Cup three times, but what is even more amazing is that he won the World Cup for the first time at the age of 17.<\/span><\/p>\n

His skill could be argued with that of Wilt Chamberlain. Wilt was an absolute freak ahead of his time. The first stat sheet padding that did so intentionally without doing so.<\/span><\/p>\n

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But the number of accolades under Pele’s belt could definitely be discussed with Bill Russell’s 11-time NBA championship. I entered the name of<\/span><\/p>\n

Which NBA player comes closest to what Pele has achieved in the world of football? Let us know what you think in the comments section below.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n