 However , contemporary colleagues were often terrified to play against Chamberlain . Bill Russell regularly feared being embarrassed by Chamberlain , Walt Frazier called his dominance on the court " comical " , and when 6 ft 11 in 250 @-@ pound ( in his early years ) Hall @-@ of @-@ Fame center Bob Lanier was asked about the most memorable moment of his career , Lanier answered : " When Wilt Chamberlain lifted me up and moved me like a coffee cup so he could get a favorable position . " 
