Wilt Chamberlain was so unstoppable that the NBA had to change the rules in order to even out the competition with the induction of the goaltending rule. Wilt 'The Stilt' was nearly impossible to stop on the offensive side of the ball with his amazing reach which allowed him to be a force as well as on the defensive side of the court. Chamberlain originally began his basketball career with the Harlem Globetrotters which resulted in him being picked up by the Philadelphia Warriors in 1959. From there he spent stints with the Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Lakers before retiring in 1973.
Chamberlain is the only player to ever score 100 points in a single game and also has won three NBA Championships as a member of both the Philadelphia 76ers and the Los Angeles Lakers in years 1967 and 1972. Wilt earned Most Valuable Player honors four times throughout his career and was a thirteen-time NBA All-Star. Unfortunately, Wilt passed away at the age of 63-years-old due to congestive heart failure. Rest in power to the legend who will never be forgotten.
Wondering where to go in 2020 for an amazing deal, to beat the crowds, or for a truly once-in-a-lifetime travel experience? These destinations are on travel addicts’ radar for rightfully hyped 2020 events, new offerings, and recent developments that make them a must-visit right now.
On top of the majestic scenery its long been known for, Montana is a newly trendy nature getaway celebrated for its expanding luxury hotel scene, culinary offerings, and shop-local boutiques, according to an American Express study detailing where cardholders are traveling in 2020. But Montana is also about to get more accessible than ever before thanks to emerging flight routes sure to stir up competition. Launching two brand-new seasonal routes to Big Sky country, American Airlines will fly from New York’s LaGuardia Airport to Bozeman and Kalispell, Montana, beginning mid-year and continuing through Labor Day. Take advantage of the new direct route before the secret gets out, and so that they’ll continue next year.
One of the cities featured in Booking.com’s travel trends for 2020, Urugay’s capital Montevideo is a stable and LGBT-friendly destination to visit in South America—a continent that’s seen dips in tourism of late thanks to political instability in travel destinations like Brazil, Chile, and Argentina. Travelers identified the city as a trending travel destination for anyone seeking an immersive, one-stop escape; according to the study, “over half (54 percent) of global travelers say they want to go on one long trip to a place that has all of their favorite activities and sights close together.” Montevideo’s offerings include beaches, nightlife, markets, theaters, culinary prowess, and festive Gay Pride Day celebrations in September.
Europe’s intensely overtouristed spots (Venice, Barcelona, Santorini) have new Eastern European hotspots to thank for stealing away some of the spotlight: Romania is making a name for itself as one of the top five most trending Airbnb booking destinations for 2020. The nation that’s home to Transylvania, Dracula’s castle, and well-preserved medieval towns nestled among rolling hills has seen a 298 percent annual increase in Airbnb bookings.