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history Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | history

In a typical history book, black Americans are mentioned in the context of slavery or civil rights. There’s so much more to the story.

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history Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | history

A lot of young players don’t really know much about the history of the game and a lot of them are missing out on what the game is all about, especially the whole concept of sportsmanship and teamwork.

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health Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | health

The type of leukemia that I am dealing with is treatable. So if I do what my doctors tell me to do – get my blood checked regularly, take my meds and consult with my doctor and follow any additional instructions he might make – I will be able to maintain my good health and live my life with a minimum of disruptions to my lifestyle.

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health Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | health

My health is fine.

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great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | great

I think that the good and the great are only separated by the willingness to sacrifice.

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family Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | family

I want to do as little as possible when I finish playing ball – just spend a lot more time with my family.

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equality Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | equality

Jackie Robinson, as an athlete and as someone who was trying to make a stand for equality, he was exemplary.

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education Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | education

I have to say I have an incredible musical education because of my father.

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Dreams Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | dreams

I tell kids to pursue their basketball dreams, but I tell them to not let that be their only dream.

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Dad Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | dad

My grandfather and my uncle both died from colorectal cancer, my dad almost died from it and I have the gene for it.

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