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I'm still my parent's child, I'm still me, but I made a choice. I evolved into Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. I think it has to do with evolution.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Age: 77
Born: 1947
Born: April 16
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I've never been a person to share my private life, but I can help save lives.
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When I was a kid, no one would believe anything positive that you could say about black people. That's a terrible burden.
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I rooted for the Dodgers when they were in Brooklyn.
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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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You got guys now declaring they're ready to play pro ball in their second or third year of high school. It's crazy! They're missing so much.
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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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When we went up against teams that were better, I just hoped that we could steal the victories.
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