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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 felt that a number of people might have questioned my loyalty, but I continue to be a patriotic American.
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I enjoy seeing new places.
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I am highly offended by the total lack of acknowledgement of my contribution to Laker success.
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When the line started to blur between the fans and the players, sometimes things can get ugly.
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I expect more people from China and Asia to end up in the NBA.
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If they took the idea that they could escape poverty through education, I think it would make a more basic and long-lasting change in the way things happen. What we need are positive, realistic goals and the willingness to work. Hard work and practical goals.
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What I have is P.H. positive chronic myeloid leukemia, which is an aberration in your white blood cells.
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I'm not going to emphasize the sky-hook as much as work with the specific skills of the guys.
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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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