Archive - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Will Smith Did a Bad, Bad Thing

Slapping Chris Rock was also a blow to men, women, the entertainment industry, and the Black community.

Mar 28, 2022 •

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

What I Think About LeBron Breaking My NBA Scoring Record

Everything You Wanted to Know About LeBron and Me and the Scoring Record

Feb 8, 2023 •

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Aaron Rodgers Didn't Just Lie

His lies, his illogical defense, and his hubris damage all professional athletes.

Nov 8, 2021 •

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Bill Walton was My Rival, My Brother, and My Close Friend

He had wanted to be more like me on the court‌ and I wanted to be more like him off the court.

May 31, 2024 •

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

A reflection on the 50th anniversary of my friend's death.

Jul 22, 2023 •

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

"Winning Time" Isn’t Just Deliberately Dishonest, It’s Drearily Dull

How did so many talented people go so terribly wrong?

Apr 19, 2022 •

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

The Bill Russell I Knew for 60 Years

Since I was 14, Bill Russell showed me how to be a better player--and a better man.

Aug 1, 2022 •

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Trump Wants to Ditch Obamacare & GOP Wants Texas to Vote on Seceding from U.S.

Speaker Mike Johnson Endorses Homophobic and Anti-Poor Book, Trump Pardoned Political Allies in a Preview of Abuse of Power, "Dream Scenario" Contender…

Dec 5, 2023 •

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Oklahoma Bans Almost All Abortion..... Let's Ban Oklahoma

This may be the most massive civil rights attack in modern history.

Apr 11, 2022 •

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

6 Movies That Don't Deserve Oscar Nominations for Best Picture--and 6 That Do

Best Picture nominations should set a cultural standard that reflects our values about humanity as well as showcase our artistic originality…

Jan 12, 2024 •

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Chris Rock's Outraged Netflix Comedy, Will Smith's Outrageous Slap--and Me

How'd I get to be part of Chris Rock's Netflix comedy special--and what I think about it.

Mar 7, 2023 •

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

The Trump Assassination Attempt & The Movement to Impeach Supreme Court Justices

What I’m Discussing Today:

Jul 16, 2024 •

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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