*Today, October 12, 2025, marks 26 years since the passing of sporting icon Wilt Chamberlain. The following is from former NBA player and coach Jim Cleamons, interviewed in 2024, about his former teammate. This is a portion of a larger project. * Cover photo: Wilt Chamberlain in 1968. Photo credit: The Desert Sun, page 13. Jim Cleamons, guard Teams: Los Angeles Lakers, Cleveland Cavaliers, New York Knicks, Washington Bullets Career length: 1971-1980 Wilt Teammate: 1971-1972

Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia 76ers elevates to dunk the ball in a game against the Cincinnati Royals. Photo credit: Bettmann,...

Cover photo: Wilt Chamberlain shoots his patented finger roll against the New York Knicks during action in the 1972 NBA Finals. Photo...