When I think of NBA legends, I think of Wilt Chamberlain. The stories about him (here are just a few, which I would encourage everyone to read) are truly incredible. He also holds countless NBA records. If you ask my dad, he will tell you Wilt Chamberlain was the greatest basketball player to ever live. But I, like most people, can’t say if Wilt is the GOAT, because I’ve never actually seen him play. Most of what we know about Wilt, other than his absurd stats, comes from unverified stories passed down through word of mouth.
Oddly enough, despite living in a time when every game is available to watch for free on the internet (RIP r/nbaStreams), the dialogue around Ben Simmons is also full of tall tales.