?Eat My Food, Sleep in My Bed and Next Day Whip My Butt?: Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain Shared a Special Relationship Despite Being the Most Renowned Rivalry in NBA History

Throughout all the years of the NBA, fierce friendships have been formed amongst teammates and intense rivalries have developed between opponents. There was also a rivalry between two legends that existed only in the game, but the two were close friends off the court. In this regard, Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain were a unique example.?

The NBA has been a stage where many great players have showcased their performance and made a mark in the world of basketball. Stars have always been the defining characteristic of this league.

It is well known that these two have been rivals throughout their careers. It was undoubtedly a privilege to see the Philadelphia 76ers’ Wilt Chamberlain face off against the Boston Celtics’ Bill Russell.?

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Despite that, Russell and Chamberlain had one of the best relationships in the NBA, because of how their relationship worked. Currently, there is an interview on social media that is going viral, in which they discuss their relationship both on and off the court.

Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell shared a close relationship both on and off the court

The Hall of Fame pair shared an interesting fact about the way their families treated each other and how their relationship differed on and off the court.

In his own words, Bill Russell said: ?I mean, he?d come past my house on Thanksgiving, eat my food, sleep in my bed, and the next day whip my butt,…Now my mother would say, ?Now, Wilt, we shouldn?t feed Bill so well next time.?

In the two teams’ playoff series, Bill Russell’s Boston Celtics won seven out of eight times, including games against the Golden State Warriors, the?Philadelphia 76ers, and the Los Angeles Lakers. A debate has always been going on regarding who is the best, and it will likely never end.

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Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain carved out a reputation for themselves as two of the most legendary players to have ever played in the NBA.?

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