Archive for November 2010
Leslie Nielson dies at age 84
[flv:https://kareemabduljabbar.com/flv/shirley.flv 592 333] For me, it was a real pleasure to know and work with Leslie Nielsen. He was a consummate professional when the cameras were rolling. And during down time he was a notorious practical joker. He would often engage the casual acquaintance in what seemed to be a serious convsersation while he manipulated Read More »
Read MoreKareem Abdul-Jabbar: Renaissance Man
(Nov. 9) — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is a modern Renaissance man. by Barry Weintraub The NBA’s all-time leading scorer has not stopped setting and achieving goals since retiring from basketball at age 42. In fact now, more than 20 years later, Abdul-Jabbar seems busy as ever. He is still a special assistant coach with the Los Read More »
Read MoreWhen Andy Warhol Met Kareem
How one of the best basketball portraits of all time was created. by Nima Zarrabi I’m sitting on a plush couch in the living room of the Beverly Hills home of Richard Weisman, staring at the beautiful art on the surrounding walls. My eyes continue to wander over to the next room, as he begins Read More »
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