Quote by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Sports and entertainment are the only places where inner-city kids see themselves being able to succeed. Their intellectual development is something they don't relate to.

Sports and entertainment are the only places where inner-cit

Summary

This quote emphasizes the role of sports and entertainment in the lives of inner-city kids. It suggests that these children often struggle to envision their academic success because their intellectual development is not something they can easily connect with. Instead, sports and entertainment serve as platforms where they can visualize and aspire to achieve success, providing them with motivation and hope for a brighter future.

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By Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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