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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, born on April 16, 1947, was an American professional basketball player who is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. He spent his entire NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers, winning six NBA championships, and was named the NBA MVP six times and a First Team All-Star 19 times. Known for his iconic skyhook shot and exceptional statistical achievements, Abdul-Jabbar left an indelible mark on the sport.

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Famous Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Quotes

“You play with your soul as well as your body.”

“Each story, novel, poem and play presents a vision of the world that illuminates the dark cave of life we stumble through. We can see better where we're going, what sudden drop to avoid, where the cool water is running.”

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Book:On the Shoulders of Giants: My Journey Through the Harlem Renaissance

Source: On the Shoulders of Giants: My Journey Through the Harlem Renaissance

“When I was at UCLA, the Harlem Globetrotters offered me a million dollars to come play for them. I turned it down because my education was just as important as playing ball.”

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“Center is a very tough position to play.”

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“You have to be able to center yourself, to let all of your emotions go... Don't ever forget that you play with your soul as well as your body.”

“I didn't really seek attention. I just wanted to play the game well and go home.”

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“I wanted to play baseball!”

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“Michael Jordan and Magic and myself, all learned how to play the game in college programs that emphasized the team.”

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“You can't win if you don't play as a unit.”

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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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“I was a baseball fan myself, I wanted to play baseball.”

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About the Author

Born: April 16, 1947
Known for: Basketball player
Quotes: 187

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