A lot of the guys that are trying to jump into the NBA are immature and don’t understand the game and it’s having a negative effect on the college game and on the pro game, maybe they should do something about that such as raising the age to 21. Something should be done about the one-and-done phenomenon.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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I feel that Dennis Rodman has become a problem. He will be more of a problem than an asset. Of course, he can prove me wrong.

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I don't know if I was the baddest. People kind of saw me in that... by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

I don't know if I was the baddest. People kind of saw me in that light.

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I think the NBA will certainly survive without Michael Jordan. by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

I think the NBA will certainly survive without Michael Jordan.

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Even when there are adverse circumstances, I try to do my job. An... by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Even when there are adverse circumstances, I try to do my job. And I usually do.

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Reporters used to ask me the same inane questions year-in and year-out, city-to-city, and it would drive me crazy.

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Practices were tough. by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Practices were tough.

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My most memorable moment came in 1985 as we beat the Boston Celti... by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

My most memorable moment came in 1985 as we beat the Boston Celtics.

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My grandfather and my uncle both died from colorectal cancer, my dad almost died from it and I have the gene for it.

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My biggest accomplishment has been making a transition from athle... by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

My biggest accomplishment has been making a transition from athlete to author.

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Michael Jordan and Magic and myself, all learned how to play the game in college programs that emphasized the team.

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The 3-point shot has created a situation in the game akin to 'Lot... by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

The 3-point shot has created a situation in the game akin to 'Lotto' fever.

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Elgin's game was an incredible performance, also. I don't think there's any comparison. Elgin did it without three-point lines. His game was attacking the hoop and hitting jumpers inside 20 feet. Kobe's range is unreal, and he does it his way.

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I'm not exaggerating when I say that the 761st was Patton's best... by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

I'm not exaggerating when I say that the 761st was Patton's best tank unit and nobody knew about it.

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Basketball is an endurance sport, and you have to learn to control your breath; that's the essence of yoga, too. So, I consciously began using yoga techniques in my practice and playing. I think yoga helped reduce the number and severity of injuries I suffered. As preventative medicine, it's unequaled.

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You're never really cancer-free and I should have known that. by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

You're never really cancer-free and I should have known that.

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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.

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I always thought I could do a good job coaching, but the opportunities have not presented themselves.

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OK, I'll put it like this: I doubt if we will see another All-American basketball athlete who is a Rhodes Scholar.

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Well, I'm a professional. by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Well, I'm a professional.

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I want to do as little as possible when I finish playing ball - just spend a lot more time with my family.

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