Wilt Chamberlain

Chamberlain always wore a rubber band around his wrist, due to a superstition, and was fond of saying that "Nobody roots for Goliath." He died unexpectedly of a heart attack in his sleep in his Los Angeles, California home. These greetings or phrases may also be used just before children receive their red packets, when gifts are exchanged, when visiting temples, or even when tossing the shredded ingredients of yusheng particularly popular in Malaysia and Singapore. He also noted that he never tried to sleep with a woman who was married. Similarly, 年年有余 (Niánnián yǒuyú), a wish for surpluses and bountiful harvests every year, plays on the word yú to also refer to 魚 (meaning fish), making it a catch phrase for fish-based Chinese new year dishes and for paintings or graphics of fish that are hung on walls or presented as gifts. Chamberlain defended himself, saying "I was just doing what was natural — chasing good-looking ladies, whoever they were and wherever they were available". 歲 (Suì, meaning "age") is homophonous with 碎 (meaning "shatter"), in demonstration of the Chinese love for wordplay in auspicious phrases. He drew heavy criticism from many public figures, who accused him of fulfilling stereotypes about African Americans, and of behaving irresponsibly (especially given the AIDS crisis, which was well underway by the 1980s, when many of the conquests were made). For example, as breaking objects during the new year is considered inauspicious, one may then say 歲歲平安 (Suìsuì píng'ān) immediately, which means everlasting peace year after year.

Many people doubted his specific number, though few questioned the fact of wild sexual behavior. Numerous other greetings exist, some of which may be exclaimed out loud to no one in particular in specific situations. He authored four books before his death on October 12, 1999, including an autobiography, A View from Above, in which he controversially claimed to have had sex with almost 20,000 women — this would have averaged 1.2 women per day from age 15 until his death. In other English-speaking communities with a larger Chinese-speaking population, the Mandarin version tends to prevail especially when multiple dialect groups exist, particularly in Malaysia and Singapore. He also could bench press 500 pounds. The saying is now commonly heard in English speaking communities for greetings during Chinese New Year in parts of the world where there is a sizable Chinese-speaking community, for instance in Australia, Canada and America among others. In 1984, he co-starred (along with future Governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger) in Conan the Destroyer. Some of the most common examples may include:.

He also was an actor, celebrity and businessman after his playing career concluded. The Chinese New Year is often accompanied by loud, enthusiastic greetings, often referred to as 吉祥話 (Jíxiánghùa), or loosely translated as auspicious words or phrases. He flirted with boxing, and was offered a pro football contract by Kansas City Chiefs in 1966. Template:Sec-stub. Wilt also earned accolades for other sports, including track and field (in which he ran the 100-yard dash in 10.9 seconds in high school), volleyball (he founded and starred in a pro league) and auto racing, among others. The following are popular floral decorations for the New Year and are available at the new year markets. His battles with center Bill Russell were legendary; they were fierce competitors on the court, yet were close personal friends off the hardwood. The practice of shopping for the perfect peach blossom is not dissimilar to the Western tradition of buying a Christmas tree.

Chamberlain ranked #2 in SLAM Magazine's Top 75 NBA Players of all time in 2003. These usually open-air markets feature floral products, toys, clothing, for shoppers to buy gifts for new year visitations as well as decor for their homes. His career scoring average of 30.06 points per game (ppg) is second-highest in league history, fractionally behind Jordan's 30.12 ppg. Markets (年宵市場) are set up near the New Year especially for vendors to sell New Year-related products. This was the best in the league when he retired in 1973, though his scoring total has since been exceeded by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Karl Malone, both of whom played several more seasons than Chamberlain, and by Michael Jordan. Typically the game of mahjong is played in some families. Chamberlain scored 31,419 points in 1,045 professional games. Chinese New Year is celebrated with firecrackers, dragon dances and lion dances.

Chamberlain is also the only player in NBA history to achieve a double-triple-double (20 points, 20 rebounds, 20 assists), in one game. Traditionally, red packets (Mandarin: 'hong bao' (紅包); Hokkien: 'ang pow' (POJ: âng-pau); Hakka: 'fung bao'; Cantonese: 'lai see' (利是)) are passed out during the Chinese New Year's celebrations, from married couples to unmarried people (usually children). The next closest player is Elgin Baylor, who averaged 38.3 ppg in the same '61-62 season in which Chamberlain set the record. Depending on locality, the same day may also be celebrated as the Lantern Festival, or as the Chinese Valentine's Day. Chamberlain also holds the next three spots on the NBA's season scoring average list with 44.8, 38.9 and 38.4 points per game. The fifteenth and last day of the new year is celebrated as Yuanxiao jie (元宵节) or otherwise known as Chap Goh Mei in Fujian dialect, marked by the eating of tangyuan (Simplified Chinese: 汤圆; Traditional Chinese: 湯圓; Hanyu Pinyin: tāngyuán), a sweet rice ball dumpling soup. His 1961-62 scoring average of 50.4 ppg, accomplished with the Philadelphia Warriors, is by far the NBA record. On this day, people have preparations to celebrate the Lantern Festival which is held on the fifteenth day (last new year day).

In his 14 years in the NBA, he never once fouled out of a game, despite being the centerpiece on defense for each team he played for. On the thirteenth day, people traditionally have simple rice congee and mustard greens to cleanse their digestive system after having so much rich food during the past twelve days. He led the NBA in rebounding 11 times, led in shooting percentage seven times, led in scoring seven times, and even led in assists one season. From the tenth day through the twelfth day are periods when friends and relatives would be invited for dinner. He averaged 30.1 points and 22.9 rebounds per game for his career. On this day, people make offerings to the Jade Emperor. The 7-foot 1-inch (2.16 m) Chamberlain holds nearly 100 NBA records, including the record for most points in a game -- 100, which he scored on March 2, 1962, against the New York Knicks in Hershey, Pennsylvania. At midnight they offer prayers to the Jade Emperor or the God of Heaven.

The Lakers sued to keep Chamberlain off the court, and he never played another game, coaching the Conquistadors for only one year. On this day, the Fujian people have another family reunion dinner. In 1973, the San Diego Conquistadors of the American Basketball Association offered Chamberlain a $600,000 contract as player-coach. For many Chinese, this is a day to avoid meat, and to enjoy 'jai', a vegetarian meal. "And they were all on the road.". This is a tradition that is not commonly practiced by Chinese in other parts of the world. "I played with the Harlem Globetrotters and we won 445 in a row," he said at the time. This is celebrated primarily among the Chinese in Southeast Asia, such as Malaysia and Singapore.

Chamberlain, however, was not that impressed. People get together to toss the colorful salad and make wishes for continued wealth and prosperity. Only two years later, he was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, where he won another title in 1972, and was instrumental in setting a new records for most victories in a season (69), as well as that team's 33-game winning streak, the longest such streak in any American professional sport. It is also the day when tossed fish salad, yusheng, is eaten. However, he was the centerpiece of the Sixers team that finally ended the Celtics dynasty in 1967, winning a then-record 68 games en route to the NBA title. The seventh day traditionally is known as the common man's birthday, the day when everyone grows one year older. Again, he was blocked from the finals by the presence of the Celtics in the Eastern Division. Many people also visit temples to pray for good fortune and health.

After that season, Chamberlain was traded back to Philadelphia, where the Syracuse Nationals had recently moved to become the 76ers. From the sixth to the tenth day, people visit their relatives and friends freely. By this time, the Warriors had moved to San Francisco, where, ironically, they lost to the Celtics. In north China, people eat Jiaozi (dumplings) on the morning of Po Wu. The presence of the Celtics in the same Eastern Division as the Warriors (his rookie year saw the first of the Celtics' record eight straight NBA titles) kept Chamberlain out of the NBA Finals until 1964. Traditionally, people do not visit families and friends on the fifth day because it is believed it will bring both parties bad luck. The Warriors lost to the Boston Celtics in the Conference Finals that year, which would be an ongoing occurrence in Chamberlain's career. This is the day when people stay home to welcome the God of Wealth.

He became the first player to be named MVP and Rookie of the Year in the same season. This day is called Po Wu (破五). In his first year with the Warriors, Chamberlain lead the league in scoring, with 37.6 points per game, and rebounding, with 27 rebounds per game. The third day of Chinese New Year is not appropriate to visit any relative because it is known as "chec hao" (赤口), meaning easy to get into argument. He was listed as third pick in the NBA draft but was actually a territorial pick. It is also believed that the second day is the birthday of all dogs. He played two years with the Harlem Globetrotters until finally becoming eligible to join the Warriors. They are extra kind to dogs and feed them well.

However, he wasn't eligible to play in the NBA until his college class graduated in 1959. On this day, the Chinese offer prayers to their ancestors as well as to all the deities. The Philadelphia Warriors owned his NBA rights, having picked him in 1955 as a territorial pick. It is the second day of Chinese New Year for sons-in-laws to visit their parents-in-law. After that game, he decided to turn pro, citing that he wanted to be paid for being double and triple teamed every night. Chinese red firecrackers will also be on display where the deafening explosions of each firecracker is believed to scare evil spirits away. He played two years for the University of Kansas, where he earned All-American honors twice and led the Jayhawks to the 1957 championship game (which they lost to North Carolina 54-53 in three overtimes). Some families will invite a Lion dance troupe to their home as a symbolic ritual to usher in the Lunar New Year as well as to force-evict bad spirits out of the premises.

Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Chamberlain drew national attention playing at Overbrook High School in the city. This has been in practice for many centuries. Known as Wilt the Stilt (a nickname he hated) or The Big Dipper, he is regarded as one of the greatest and most dominant basketball players of all time[1] for the incredible statistical achievements he attained throughout his playing career. The venue of the aforementioned Renunion Dinner is usually, if not always, at the eldest and most respected family member's residence. Wilton Norman Chamberlain (August 21, 1936 – October 12, 1999) was a former NBA basketball player. Most importantly, the first day of Chinese New Year is a time where family members, in order of their seniority, will pay a visit to their oldest and most senior member of their family, usually their parents or grandparents, or even great grandparents. Employers may also give red envelopes to their employees on the first working day after the festival.

Red packets are also given to unmarried visitors but the sums are often smaller than the envelope given to family members or close friends. In some families this tradition has evolved into the practice to substituting money-like instruments (stocks, bonds, unit trust) in place of large sums of cash. The gift was originally a token amount but these days it is not uncommon to receive large sums in affluent families. However, this is not strictly adhered to.

Similarly "multiples of 2" such as $1.10 and $2.20 were also acceptable. Amounts like $2 , or $20 were acceptable. Red packets traditionally consisted of amounts which were considered multiples. It is at this gathering that red envelopes are given by senior members of the family, usually married, to unmarried junior members of the family.

Usually family members gather on the morning of New Year's Day. New Year's day is also celebrated within the family. Many people abstain from meat consumption on the first day because it is believed that this will ensure long and happy lives for them. The first day (初一 or "chu yi") is for the welcoming of the gods of the heavens and earth.

However, mandarin oranges are the most popular and most abundant fruit during Chinese New Year amongst Chinese simply because of, inter alia, how the name of the fruit is phonetically similar to gold -- Jin ju (金橘子) or Kamm (金) in Cantonese. This gold nugget is called 金元宝 (jin yuán bǎo). Most Northerners serve dumplings as the main dish on this festive season, although most Chinese around the world would do the same because it is believed that dumplings (饺子--jiǎo zi) 饺子 is wrapped in the semblance of Chinese gold nuggets (illustrated) used in ancient China. Because certain things and/or food sound alike to certain Chinese well-wishes, the belief is that having one will lead to the other.

Hakka will serve kiu nyuk (扣肉) and ngiong tiu fu. A type of black hair-like algae, pronounced "fat choy" in Cantonese, is also featured in many dishes since its name sounds similar to "prosperity". Fish (魚, yú) is included, but not eaten up completely (and the remaining stored overnight), as the Chinese phrase 年年有餘; (nián nián yǒu yú, or "every year there is leftover/surpluses") is a homophone for phrases which could mean "be blessed every year" or "have something leftover every year" or phrases to that effect, since "yú" is also the pronunciation for "leftover" or more accurately, surplus. The New Year's Eve dinner is very large and traditionally includes chicken.

A reunion dinner is held on New Year's Eve where members of the family, near and far, get together for celebration. Homes are decorated with paper cutouts of Chinese auspicious phrases and couplets (short phrases) that speak of "happiness," "wealth," "longevity.". Some people give their homes, doors and windowpanes a new coat of red paint. All brooms and dust pans are put away on New Year's Eve so that good luck cannot be swept away.

It is believed the cleaning sweeps away bad luck and makes their homes ready for good luck to arrive. On the days before the New Year celebration, Chinese families give their home a thorough cleaning. In the Gregorian calendar, the Chinese New Year falls on different dates each year, on a date between January 21 and February 21. This occurs around the time of the full moon as each lunation is about 29.53 days in duration.

Chinese New Year starts on the first day of the new year containing a new moon (some sources even include New Year's Eve) and ends on the Lantern Festival fourteen days later. The same calendar is used in countries that have adopted the Confucian and Buddhism tradition and in many cultures influenced by the Chinese, notably the Koreans, the Tibetans, the Vietnamese and the pagan Bulgars. The date of the Chinese New Year is determined by the Chinese calendar, a lunisolar calendar. However, Chinese believe that on the third day (年初三) of the Chinese New Year it is not appropriate to visit family and friends, and call the day "chec hao" (赤口), meaning "easy to get into arguments".

The celebrations end on the important and colourful Lantern Festival on the evening of the 15th day of the month. The first week is the most important and most often celebrated with visits to friends and family as well as greetings of good luck. New Year season lasts fifteen days. Also like many other countries in the world, a statutory holiday is added on the following work day when the New Year falls on the weekend.

Since Chinese New Year falls on different dates on the Gregorian calendar every year on different days of the week, some of these governments opt to shift working days in order to accomodate a longer public holiday. Chinese New Year is observed as a public holiday in a number of countries and territories in the where are sizeable Chinese population resides. See Chinese astrology for a list of Chinese New Year dates for every year from 1900 to 2020, covering one full sexagesimal cycle (1924–1983) and portions of two others. Many online Chinese Sign calculators do not account for the non-alignment of the two calendars, incorrectly using Gregorian-calendar years rather than official Chinese New Year dates.

This means that anyone born from January 1 to 25 January 1990 was actually born in the year of the snake rather than the year of the horse. However, the 1989 year of the snake officially ended on 26 January 1990. The year 1990 is considered by some people to be the year of the horse. For example, the 1989 year of the snake began on 6 February 1989.

Because the Chinese New Year starts in late January to mid February, the Chinese year of dates from 1 January until that day in the new Gregorian year remain unchanged from the previous Gregorian year. Many non-Chinese people confuse their Chinese birth-year with their Gregorian birth-year. The dates of the Spring Festival from 1996 to 2019 (in the Gregorian calendar) are listed below with pinyin romanizations for the earthly branches associated with the animals, which are not their translations. .

Chinese New Year is also the time when the largest human migration takes place when Chinese all around the world return home on the eve of Chinese New Year to have reunion dinners with their families. Celebrated internationally in areas with large populations of ethnic Chinese, Chinese New Year is considered to be a major holiday for the Chinese as well as ethnic groups such as the Mongolians, Koreans, the Miao (Chinese Hmong), the Vietnamese (see Tết), Tibetans, the Nepalese and the Bhutanese (see Losar) who were influenced by Chinese culture in terms of religious and philosophical worldview, language and culture in general. These customs led to the first New Year celebrations. The Chinese learned that Nian was sensitive to loud noises and the color red, and so they scared it away with explosions, fireworks and the liberal use of the color red.

According to legend, in ancient China, Nian ("Nyan"), a man-eating predatory beast could infiltrate houses silently. (The next time this occurs is in 2033.) The Chinese New Year period ends with the Lantern Festival, on the fifteenth day of the festival. In such a case, the New Year falls on the day of the third new moon after the solstice. This is the day of the second new moon after the winter solstice, unless there is an intercalary eleventh or twelfth month in the lead-up to the New Year.

It consists of a period of celebrations, starting on New Year's Day, celebrated on the first day of the first month of the Chinese calendar. Chinese New Year (Traditional Chinese: 春節 or 農曆新年; Simplified Chinese: 春节 or 农历新年; Pinyin: Chūnjíe or Nónglì Xīnnián), also known as the Lunar New Year or the Spring Festival is the most important of the traditional Chinese holidays. Chinese New Year. While the first two words of this phrase had a much longer historical significance (legend has it that the congratulatory messages were traded for surviving the ravaging beast of Nian, although in practical terms in may also involve surviving the harsh winter conditions), the last two words were added later as capitalism and consumerism ideas took greater significance in Chinese societies around the world.

Traditional Chinese: 恭喜發財; Simplified Chinese: 恭喜发财; pinyin: Gōngxǐ fācái; Hokkien Keong hee huat chye (POJ: Kiong-hí hoat-châi); Cantonese: Kung hei fat choi (also spelled kung hei fat choy or kung hey fat choi), although the actual pronunciation is much closer to "goong hei faht choi"; Hakka: Kung hee fat choi, which loosely translates to "Congratulations and be prosperous." Often mistakenly assumed to be synonymous with "Happy new year", its usage dates back several centuries, with the Cantonese transliteration said to have first entered English usage in the 1800s, for instance. And 过年好 can be used from the first day to the fifth day of chinese new year. But in northern part of china, traditionally people say Simplified Chinese: 过年好; pinyin: Guo Nian Hao, instead of Simplified Chinese: 新年快乐, to make difference from the international new year. A more contemporary greeting reflective of western influences, it literally translates from the greeting "Happy new year" more common in the west.

Traditional Chinese: 新年快樂; Simplified Chinese: 新年快乐; pinyin: Xīnnián kuàilè; Hokkien POJ: Sin-nî khòai-lo̍k; Cantonese: Sun nin fai loh. The word "hair" is a homonym to the word for "prosperity". A hair-cut is considered inauspicious when done during over the holidays. kwatji.

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