Archive for May 2017
The Hollywood Reporter: My Journey From ‘Bachelorette’ Critic to Guest Star (Guest Column)
Courtesy of ABC (‘Bachelorette’ host Chris Harrison interviewed Rachel Lindsay and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar during her suitors’ basketball game.) After writing for THR about ABC’s romance reality franchise, the NBA legend and THR contributor will appear on Monday’s episode to judge Rachel Lindsay’s suitors by their (on court) game. When fans of The Bachelorette watch the May 29 Read More »
Read MoreNPR Author Interviews – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Writes About His Friendship With Coach Wooden (AUDIO)
NPR’s Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to writer and sports legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar about his book, Coach Wooden and Me, about his 50-year relationship with his UCLA basketball coach John Wooden.
Read MoreThe ‘NBA on TNT’ Crew Discusses Kareem’s New Book ‘Coach Wooden and Me’ (VIDEO)
“Kareem, to me, is one of the most underrated leaders of our generation…”
Read MoreKareem Abdul-Jabbar on The Dan Patrick Show – Discusses Coach Wooden and Facing Racism During his Career (VIDEO)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar talks with Dan Patrick about facing racism during his career.
Read MoreKareem Abdul-Jabbar Reflects On A Life-Altering Friendship (AUDIO)
NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on his 50-year relationship with his coach John Wooden, how he shaped his life and career. A conversation about friendship and personal tragedy, the importance of mentoring young athletes, and confronting racism in sports.
Read MoreKareem Abdul-Jabbar on CBS ‘This Morning’ Discussing Bond with UCLA Coach John Wooden (Video)
Basketball great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is shedding new light on his relationship with one of the best coaches in basketball history. Legendary UCLA coach John Wooden and his 7-foot-tall “Big Man” lost just twice during their time together. They went on to win three straight NCAA championships from 1967 through 1969. Abdul-Jabbar joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss his new book, “Coach Wooden and Me: Our 50-Year Friendship On and Off the Court.”
Read MoreOctober 1, 2017 – 2017 WSA Dinner Gala Honoring Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Los Angeles, CA)
Sunday, October 1, 2017
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel
June 24, 2017 – Public Signing with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with Honabach & Sons (City of Industry, CA)
Saturday, June 24, 2017 | 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM PDT
Sports Authentics, 1600 S. Azusa Ave, Suite 518, City of Industry, CA 91748 (inside Puente Hills Mall)
May 27, 2017 – UCLA Black Alumni Association: 1995 UCLA & NCAA Champion Tyus Edney in Conversation with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s 50 years of friendship with Coach John Wooden — brought together by the game of basketball — formed one of the most enduring and meaningful relationships in sports history.
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