Kareem Abdul-Jabar- Former Basketballer (In a Nutshell)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was born in the United States on April 16th, 1947.
- The position that he played was Center.
- Abdul-Jabar played for Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers.
- The decision for him to retire was made in 1989.
- “You can’t win unless you learn how to lose.”- Kareem Abdul-Jabar
- “I think the good and the great are only separated by the willingness to sacrifice.”- Kareem Abdul-Jabar
- “Your mind is what makes everything else.”- Kareem Abdul-Jabar
Kareem Abdul-Jabar- Former Basketballer (Nitty Gritty)
- “A lot of young players don’t know much about the history of the game and a lot of them are missing out on what the game is all about, especially the whole concept of sportsmanship and teamwork.”- Kareem Abdul-Jabar
- “Five guys on the court working together can achieve more than five talented individuals who come and go as individuals.”- Kareem Abdul-Jabar
Kareem Abdul-Jabar- Former Basketballer (What set him apart)
- “A team will always appreciate a great individual if he’s willing to sacrifice for the group.”- Kareem Abdul-Jabar
- “When we came up against teams that were better, I just hoped that we could steal the victories.”- Kareem Abdul-Jabar
- “I didn’t really seek attention. I just wanted to play the game and go home.”- Kareem Abdul-Jabar
- “You have to be able to center yourself, to let all of your emotions go… Don’t ever forget that you play with your soul as well as your body.”- Kareem Abdul-Jabar
Kareem Abdul-Jabar- Former Basketballer (Final Thoughts)
- “As a parent, I have a job as a role model to my children, and by extension, to other young people.”- Kareem Abdul-Jabar
- “One man can be a crucial ingredient on a team, but one man cannot make a team.”- Kareem Abdul-Jabar