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Kareem Abdul-Jabar- Former Basketballer

Kareem Abdul-Jabar- Former Basketballer (In a Nutshell)

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was born in the United States on April 16^th, 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

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Nikola Jokic- Basketballer

Nikola Jokic- Basketballer (In a Nutshell)

Nikola Jokic was born in Serbia on February 19^th, 1995.
The position he plays is Center.
Jokic has played for the Denver Nuggets since 2015.
“A point makes you happy; an assist makes you and your teammate happy. An assist makes two people happy.”- Nikola Jokic
“I believe the only muscles you need in basketball are the ones in your brain.”- Nikola Jokic
“If you don’t try something, you never know.”- Nikola Jokic

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Joe Sakic- Former Ice Hockey Player

Joe Sakic- Former Ice Hockey Player (In a Nutshell)

Joe Sakic was born in Canada on July 7^th, 1969.
He was a Center.
Having played for Quabec Nordiques and Colorado Avalanche and also for Canada is impressive.
He made the decision to retire on July 9^th, 2009.
“Once you’re in the game and it’s a part of your life, you never want to leave it. But you have to be committed to be able to travel and do things you need to do to be successful in whatever role you’re doing.”- Joe Sakic

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