Kareem AbdulJabbar Quotes

A collection of quotes by Kareem AbdulJabbar.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is a retired professional basketball player, coach, and author. Born as Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr., he changed his name after converting to Islam in 1971. Jabbar is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. During his 20-year NBA career, he played for the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Lakers, winning a total of six championships. Jabbar was a 19-time NBA All-Star and holds numerous records, including the highest career point total in NBA history. Off the court, he has also been an active social and political advocate, particularly for racial justice.

You have to be able to center yourself, to let all of your e

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.

Kareem AbdulJabbar

Competition

One man can be a crucial ingredient on a team, but one man c

One man can be a crucial ingredient on a team, but one man cannot make a team.

Kareem AbdulJabbar

Teamwork

Your mind is what makes everything else work.

Your mind is what makes everything else work.

Kareem AbdulJabbar

Mind

I can do something else besides stuff a ball through a hoop.

I can do something else besides stuff a ball through a hoop. My biggest resource is my mind.

Kareem AbdulJabbar

Mind