If you are a fan of the NBA, you may have noticed that some players look strikingly similar to each other. Sometimes, this is because they are actually related by blood, such as Stephen and Seth Curry, or Giannis and Thanasis Antetokounmpo. Other times, it is just a coincidence, such as LeBron James and DeShawn Stevenson, or James Harden and Mario Chalmers.
But what about Otto Porter Jr. and Wilt Chamberlain? The two players have been compared and linked by many fans who believe that they share a familial connection. Porter Jr., who currently plays for the Golden State Warriors, bears a remarkable resemblance to Chamberlain, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. But are they really related? Here is what we know.
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Otto Porter Jr.’s Family Background
Otto Porter Jr. was born on June 3, 1993, in St. Louis, Missouri. He is the son of Otto Porter Sr. and Elnora Timmons, who were both basketball fanatics. Porter Sr. played for Scott County Central High School in Missouri, where he led the team to a state championship in 1976. He later became a coach and mentored his son and his siblings, who also played basketball.
Porter Jr.’s mother, Timmons, also came from a basketball family. Her father, Melvin Timmons Sr., was a high school coach and her brother, Melvin Timmons Jr., played for Southeast Missouri State University. Timmons herself played for Scott County Central High School, where she met Porter Sr.
Porter Jr. has four brothers and one sister, all of whom played basketball at some level. His older brother, Jeffery Porter, played for Missouri State University-West Plains. His younger brother, Jontay Porter, played for the University of Missouri and is currently a member of the Memphis Grizzlies. His youngest brother, Coban Porter, plays for Creighton University. His sister, Cierra Porter, played for the University of Missouri as well.
Wilt Chamberlain’s Family Background
Wilt Chamberlain was born on August 21, 1936, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was the son of William Chamberlain and Olivia Ruth Johnson, who were both domestic workers. Chamberlain had eight siblings, six sisters and two brothers. His older brother, Wilbert Chamberlain, played basketball for Villanova University and later became a lawyer.
Chamberlain was a basketball prodigy from an early age. He attended Overbrook High School in Philadelphia, where he led the team to two city championships and scored over 2,000 points in his career. He then played for the University of Kansas, where he was a two-time All-American and led the team to the NCAA finals in 1957.
Chamberlain left college after his junior year and joined the Harlem Globetrotters in 1958. He then entered the NBA in 1959 as a territorial pick by the Philadelphia Warriors. He went on to have a legendary career that spanned 14 seasons with three teams: the Warriors (who later moved to San Francisco), the Philadelphia 76ers, and the Los Angeles Lakers.
Chamberlain is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. He holds numerous NBA records, including most points scored in a game (100), most points scored in a season (4,029), most rebounds in a game (55), most rebounds in a season (2,149), most career points (31,419), and most career rebounds (23,924). He also won two NBA championships, four MVP awards, one Finals MVP award, 13 All-Star selections, seven scoring titles, 11 rebounding titles, one assist title, and many other honors.
Chamberlain never married or had any children that he acknowledged publicly. However, he claimed to have had sex with over 20,000 women in his autobiography “A View from Above”. He also faced several paternity suits throughout his life but none were proven conclusively.
The Truth Behind the Rumor
So are Otto Porter Jr. and Wilt Chamberlain related? The short answer is no. There is no known familial relationship between the two players as far as public information indicates. It is possible that they may have a distant familial connection through some common ancestor but there is no evidence to suggest that they are closely related.
The rumor that they are related may have originated from their physical resemblance and their shared profession as basketball players. However, these are not enough to establish a biological link between them. They also have different family backgrounds and histories that do not indicate any connection.
However, there is one person who claims to be Chamberlain’s son: Aaron Levi. Levi was born in 1964 and was adopted by a white couple when he was six months old. He grew up in Oregon and later became a musician and a teacher. He began searching for his biological parents in 2003 and eventually found his birth mother, who was a British woman. She told him that his father was Chamberlain, whom she met in London in 1963.
Levi then contacted Chamberlain’s family and friends and asked for a DNA test to prove his claim. However, he was met with resistance and skepticism. Chamberlain’s sister, Barbara Lewis, denied that Levi was her brother’s son and said that he was only after money. Chamberlain’s lawyer, Seymour Goldberg, also dismissed Levi’s claim and said that he had no legal standing to demand a DNA test.
Levi has not given up on his quest to prove his paternity. He has written a book titled “Who’s Your Daddy?” and has appeared on several media outlets to share his story. He has also created a website and a Facebook page to document his journey. He believes that he is Chamberlain’s son and that he deserves to know the truth.
Conclusion
Otto Porter Jr. and Wilt Chamberlain are not related as far as we know. They may look alike and play the same sport but they have different family backgrounds and histories. The rumor that they are related is based on speculation and coincidence. The only person who claims to be Chamberlain’s son is Aaron Levi but he has not been able to prove his claim conclusively. Therefore, the truth behind the NBA rumor remains elusive.
