Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Wilt Chamberlain’s beef was the result of two GOATS vying for one pedestal

You'd think with so much in common, (height, both like same sport, both worked for Lakers) Wilt Chamberlain and Kareem Abdul Jabbar would be the best of friends. But something about being constantly compared to each other, having differing political views, and one guy getting more love from fans, press, and the league can apparently sour a relationship quite badly. Enjoy this aged, vintage NBA beef! Written and produced by: Clara Morris Edited by: Charlotte Atkinson Subscribe: http://goo.gl/Nbabae Enter the Secret Base: http://www.sbnation.com/secret-base Follow us on Twitter:   / secretbase   Follow us on Twitch:   / secretbasesbn   Follow us on Tiktok:   / secretbasesbn   Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/9pMHRV Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/NvpZFF Explore SB Nation: http://www.sbnation.com

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