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31 | The Big Dipper: Wilt Chamberlain | Part lll

31 | The Big Dipper: Wilt Chamberlain | Part lll

FromSports Explains the World


31 | The Big Dipper: Wilt Chamberlain | Part lll

FromSports Explains the World

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Length:
34 minutes
Released:
Feb 28, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In part three of the Big Dipper, Wilt Chamberlain signs a record-breaking contract with the Los Angeles Lakers and wins L.A's first NBA title. But despite his storied career full of MVP awards and every basketball accolade imaginable, his legacy also includes well-publicized sexual exploits and a controversial alignment with conservative politics. How will one of the greatest to ever play ultimately be remembered?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Released:
Feb 28, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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