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How did Wilt Chamberlain join the Los Angeles Lakers?

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Wilt was traded to the Lakers by the Phila. 76ers in 1968. He was traded for Archie Clark, Jerry Chambers and Darryl Imhoff. Wilt played for the Lakers for 5 years until his retirement in 1973. read more

Chamberlain, who preferred "the Big Dipper" among his several nicknames, was still a dominant player when he arrived in Los Angeles at 32. Working alongside Elgin Baylor and Jerry West, Chamberlain developed into a better team player, focusing more on his passing and defense. read more

Full Name: Wilton Norman Chamberlain Born: 8/21/36 in Philadelphia Died: 10/12/99 in Los Angeles High School: Overbrook (Philadelphia) College: Kansas Drafted: Philadelphia Warriors (1959) Transactions: Traded to Phila. 76ers, 1/15/65, Traded to L.A. Lakers, 7/9/68 : Height: 7-1; Weight: 275 lbs. read more

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