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During his career, Wilt Chamberlain painstakingly layered on pounds of muscle to withstand what one Celtic rival called “the most brutal pounding of any player, ever.” (In college, Chamberlain finished one game with bite marks on his arm.) At the same time, he maintained his other skills. With a speed of 10.9 seconds in the 100-yard dash, he could move down the court like a sprinter. He had the springs to slam from the foul line, the stamina to average more minutes on the court than there are in a game (overtimes jacked up his totals), and the sharp eye to become the only center to ever lead the league in assists.Men’s Health article about Dwight Howard
