Victor Wembanyama just made history. On Monday night, the San Antonio Spurs rookie officially set the NBA's single-game playoff blocks record. But here's the twist: depending on where you look, you might see two other names tied with him—Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell.

That's because blocks weren't officially tracked by the league until the 1973-74 season. Before then, scorekeepers focused only on points, rebounds, and assists. So those legendary numbers you see on old stat sheets—like Wilt Chamberlain allegedly blocking 16 shots in a playoff game—are unofficial estimates, counted long after the final buzzer.

This puts Wembanyama in a tough spot. By the official record books, the rookie now holds the crown outright. But it also makes you wonder: just how dominant were Chamberlain and Russell as shot blockers? Without extensive footage or live stats, we may never know for sure. They deserve a spot on any all-time list if those numbers are true, but the lack of evidence leaves room for debate.

For now, give Wembanyama his flowers. He earned this moment. And considering his 7'4" frame and incredible timing, don't be surprised if he eventually surpasses that unofficial Wilt mark of 16 blocks. If anyone can do it, it's the French phenom.