NBA Records That Will Never Be Broken: Part Two – CrownHoops
NBA records are some of the greatest accomplishments fans will ever witness. Not only do they add to the glory of an NBA player, but also go down in history. As the saying goes, records are made to be broken. That sentiment is usually true, but there are some NBA records that seem untouchable.
While other records are just inches away for some NBA stars, the following records will most likely never be touched. Let’s take a look at the ones that will forever remain untouched.
NBA Record #1: Wilt Chamberlain’s 48.5 Minutes Per Game
Along with a plethora of scoring records, Wilt Chamberlain also set records in other respects. In today’s era of rest and load management, it’s safe to say Wilt’s 48.5 minutes per game record will remain untouched. There’s simply too much emphasis on managing fresh legs and conserving energy for crucial stretches.
Back in Wilt’s day, rest wasn’t a point of emphasis. As a result, he was able to set another record. Keep in mind that this 48.5 minute mark included overtime. No players really even touch 40 minutes per game anymore, so it’s hard to see this one being broken.
NBA Record #2: Dwight Howard’s 39 Free Throws Attempted in a Game
The hack-a-Shaq strategy is slowly being phased out of the NBA with new rules being implemented. New rules that help the flow of the games continue without constantly being stopped when teams foul the opposition’s worst free-throw shooter. However, in 2012, none of these rules had been implemented.
In a game with the Los Angeles Lakers, Dwight Howard was facing off against his former team, the Orlando Magic. He was constantly fouled, a strategy implemented by Orlando due to his notoriously poor free-throw shooting. It’s likely that this record will forever stand with new rules punishing teams for using the hack-a-Shaq strategy.
NBA Record #3: Cal Bowdler’s Seven Fouls in a Game
Cal Bowdler only spent three seasons in the league. He is one of the most forgettable players in NBA history and that’s putting it mildly. However, there is one record he is known for. Bowdler committed the most fouls ever recorded in a game. You’re probably wondering how this is possible, considering a player is only allowed six personal fouls before being removed from the game.
Well, in the 1999 season, a scorekeeper miscounted the number of fouls Bowdler had committed throughout the game. As a result, Bowdler got hit with a seventh personal foul and in the process, set a very obscure NBA record.
NBA Record #4: Jose Calderon’s 98.1 Season Free-Throw Percentage
Even though it’s called a free-throw, this shot still gives certain players fits, like we have discussed with Dwight Howard already. However, even the best free-throw shooters aren’t always perfect. In the 2008-09 season, Jose Calderon of the Toronto Raptors was nearly perfect from the charity stripe.
Calderon made 151 of his attempted 154 free-throws over the cours of the season. While guys like Stephen Curry and James Harden are two of the best free-throw shooters in today’s offense-oriented NBA, they’re still going to have a hard time breaking this record for one reason.
They both get to the line often. However, that also increases the probability of missing a free-throw. Calderon only attempted 154 free-throws in the 2008-09 season. Harden and other offensive-minded players are certainly going to get more attempts in a season in today’s NBA. This accomplishment is likely never going to be broken.
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