Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Quotes

A collection of quotes by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is a retired American professional basketball player, widely considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time. He was born on April 16, 1947, in New York City, New York. Standing at an impressive 7 feet 2 inches (2.18 meters) tall, Abdul-Jabbar had an impressive career that spanned over two decades.

Abdul-Jabbar gained prominence during his years at Power Memorial High School. He continued his basketball journey at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) playing for legendary coach John Wooden. During his time there, Abdul-Jabbar, then known as Lew Alcindor, played a significant role in leading the Bruins to three consecutive NCAA championships from 1967 to 1969.

In 1969, Abdul-Jabbar entered the NBA (National Basketball Association) and played for the Milwaukee Bucks and later for the Los Angeles Lakers. Throughout his career, Abdul-Jabbar showcased unmatched skills and versatility, dominating games with his iconic skyhook shot. He won six NBA championships, five with the Lakers and one with the Bucks, and earned numerous accolades such as six NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) Awards, making him the all-time leader in NBA MVPs.

After retiring in 1989, Abdul-Jabbar continued his involvement in basketball as a coach, author, and social activist. He remains a respected figure in the sports community, using his platform to advocate for various causes and promote social justice.

Note: The actual biography of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar exceeds 200 words. The given biography is a condensed version of his life and career.

My mother had to send me to the movies with my birth certifi

My mother had to send me to the movies with my birth certificate, so that I wouldn't have to pay the extra fifty cents that the adults had to pay.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Movies

Nothingever happened on this globe, for good, at which some

Nothingever happened on this globe, for good, at which some people did not have their fill of laughter in the onset; and knowing that such as these would be blind anyway, he thought it quite as well that they should wrinkle up their eyes in grins, as have a malady in the less attractive forms.

Charles Dickens

Dad

I have to say I have an incredible musical education because

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

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Education

I try to do the right thing at the right time. They may just

I try to do the right thing at the right time. They may just be little things, but usually they make the difference between winning and losing.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Time

Music rhythms are mathematical patterns. When you hear a son

Music rhythms are mathematical patterns. When you hear a song and your body starts moving with it, your body is doing math. The kids in their parents' garage practicing to be a band may not realize it, but they're also practicing math.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Music

I would suggest that teachers show their students concrete e

I would suggest that teachers show their students concrete examples of the negative effects of the actions that gangsta rappers glorify.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Teacher

I want to do as little as possible when I finish playing bal

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

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Family

The type of leukemia that I am dealing with is treatable. So

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.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Health

A lot of young players don't really know much about the hist

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.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

History

I am highly offended by the total lack of acknowledgement of

I am highly offended by the total lack of acknowledgement of my contribution to Laker success.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Success

My grandfather and my uncle both died from colorectal cancer

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

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Dad

I tell kids to pursue their basketball dreams, but I tell th

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

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Dreams