The transition was difficult. It’s hard to stop something that you’ve enjoyed and that has been very rewarding. — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
When I was a kid, no one would believe anything positive that you could say about black people. That’s a terrible burden. — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
When the line started to blur between the fans and the players, sometimes things can get ugly. — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
When we went up against teams that were better, I just hoped that we could steal the victories. — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Michael jordan and magic and myself all learned how to play the game in college programs that emphasized the team. — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
They may just be little things, but usually they make the difference between winning and losing. — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
I’ve had enough success for two lifetimes, my success is talent put together with hard work and luck. — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
It’s hard for young players to see the big picture. They just see three or four years down the road. — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Jackie robinson, as an athlete and as someone who was trying to make a stand for equality, he was exemplary. — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
I would suggest that teachers show their students concrete examples of the negative effects of the actions that gangsta rappers glorify. — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
I tell kids to pursue their basketball dreams, but I tell them to not let that be their only dream. — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Being muslim has also been a challenge because so many people do not understand islam. — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
I think someone should explain to the child that it’s ok to make mistakes. That’s how we learn. When we compete, we make mistakes. — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
I think that the good and the great are only separated by the willingness to sacrifice. — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
I think the nba players have to be held accountable in a reasonable way, just like any other professionals. — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Fundamental preparation is always effective. Work on those parts of your game that are fundamentally weak. — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Great players are willing to give up their own personal achievement for the achievement of the group. It enhances everybody. — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
I have been coaching recently. I coached high school basketball in arizona, and I hope that more opportunities become available. — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
I think black americans expect too much from individual black americans in terms of changing the status quo. — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar