Kareem Abdul-Jabbar talks with Dan Patrick about facing racism during his career.
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Kareem 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.
Kareem 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.”
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Oversees Surreal Dunk Competition in Linking Park’s ‘One More Light’ Video
Linkin Park enlisted Pusha T, the English grime MC Stormzy and former NBA star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for their new “Good Goodbye” clip. In the video, Abdul-Jabbar directs a supernatural dunk contest, where some contestants have flaming heads and exceptional jumping abilities.
Record Crowd Welcomes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar at Annual Schooler Lecture
On Tuesday, April 4th, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame member, philanthropist and best-selling author Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was welcomed by a sold out crowd of nearly 5,000 in Mount Union’s McPherson Academic and Athletic Complex.