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What was Wilt Chamberlain's preferred nickname?

  • The Big Dipper

  • Wilt the Stilt

  • Goliath

  • The Giant

Answer

Wilt Chamberlain preferred the nickname "The Big Dipper," which was inspired by his friends who noticed him dipping his head as he walked through doorways due to his height. He disliked nicknames that negatively portrayed his height, such as "Wilt the Stilt" and "Goliath."
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