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David L. Budd is a retired American basketball player who played for the New York Knicks in the National Basketball Association. He played college ball at Division I Wake Forest University in Winston-
Budd from the 1960 "Howler"
Wilt Chamberlain set the single-game scoring record in the National Basketball Association by scoring 100 points for the Philadelphia Warriors in a 169–147 win over the New York Knicks on March 2, 196
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…level. One of his claims to fame was that he was one of the three centers for the Knicks that attempted to guard Wilt Chamberlain on the night of his record-setting 100-point performance. On that night, Budd was the only opponent who mustered a double-double, scoring 13 points and grabbing 10 rebounds in 27 minutes. Also on that same…
Chamberlain in the locker room immediately after the game displaying a sign reading "100"
George Mikan (No. 99), shown here in college, dominated the NBA before Chamberlain.
Chamberlain (#13) predicted comparisons to Bill Russell (left).