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I think Kwame will be an asset to the Lakers.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Age: 77
Born: 1947
Born: April 16
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Basketball Coach
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New York City
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I don't really care who's doing drugs in the NBA as long as the scene isn't adversely affecting my team and teammates. I've known enough drug users-going as far back as grade school and the streets of New York-not to view them as pariahs or lost souls. I've certainly smoked more than my quota of weed.
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I always thought I could do a good job coaching, but the opportunities have not presented themselves.
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I needed to go to class I needed to go to practice I needed to have a life away from basketball.
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