Kareem abduljabbar signed books mikes collectable books. I dont know enough to comment on the contribution of each author but if the 7ft 2 68 year old record scoring basketball player is the main writer then hats off to the guy hes done a pretty good job. Kareem abduljabbar books list of books by author kareem. He is also one of a handful of influential and respected black men in the united states who has a national. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Kareem abduljabbar, john wooden and doing the right. Aljabbar played college football for the ucla bruins. Kareem abduljabbar on two books about muslim identity morning prayer begins celebration of eid alfitr, the end of the islamic fasting month of ramadan, in brooklyn, july 2015.
The nbas alltime leading scorer, kareem abduljabbar is also a devoted book lover. Since his retirement as a player in the nba, kareem has. Kareem abduljabbar on two books about muslim identity. The author of several new york times bestsellers, kareems previous books include giant steps, kareem, black profiles in courage, a season on the reservation, and brothers in arms. Our 50year friendship on and off the court by abduljabbar, kareem and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Combining his personal experiences as a black muslim male with statistical data, research, and a bit of humor, abduljabbar on the shoulders of giants. Both bill russell and willis reed, other all time great centers, said that wilt was better than jabbar defensively. June 28, 1974, known previously as karim abduljabbar, is an american former professional football player who was a running back in the national football league nfl. Passing advantage wilt, although kareem was also a fine passer. My journey through the harlem renaissance, 2010, etc. He just finished his second book for young adults stealing the game in his.
Becoming kareem book signed by kareem abdul jabbar the. Kareem abduljabbar vs wilt chamberlain comparison nba. Kareem abduljabbar passes wilt chamberlain to become alltime. Kareem abduljabbar is recognized by sports illustrated and time magazine as historys greatest basketball player he is the nbas alltime leading scorer. Hes written extensively, including what color is my world childrens, brothers in arms military history, and on the shoul. Bestsellers new releases recommended award winners coming soon free public domain free premium 50% off 50 specials browse all. The following season, the 198889 campaign, was center kareem abduljabbars last of a 20year career, and this memoir is abduljabbars remembrance of that season. Kareem abduljabbar spoke with usa today sports about the nba and his new book. The first memoir for young readers by sports legend kareem abduljabbar. Since retiring, he has been an actor, a basketball coach, and the author of many new york times bestsellers. Kareem abduljabbar is best known as the basketball legend that got his start with the milwaukee bucks.
With his playing career behind him, a career that saw kareem abduljabbar score an nbarecord 38,387 points, he released an autobiography, giant steps, in 1990 and torched wilt chamberlain. His latest is coach wooden and me, about two of the greatest sports figures in history. Kareem abdul jabbar has the potential to be the greatest. With that bucket, abdul jabbar surpassed the great wilt chamberlain s career haul of 31,419 points and became the nbas alltime leading scorer.
Kareem abduljabbar, abduljabbar, kareem 1947 professional basketball player, author, actor born ferdinand lewis alcindor, kareem abduljabbar was the premier basketbal wilt chamberlain, chamberlain, wilt 19361999 american basketball player in a 14year professional career studded with superlatives, wilt chamberlain established the george mikan, mikan, george 1924 american. To mark his debut novel, mycroft holmes, he sat down with us to share his favorite books. At one time, there were 10 great centers in the league, seven feet or better, said miamis pat riley, who played with chamberlain and later coached another hall of famer, kareem abduljabbar. What the world got wrong about kareem abduljabbar the new. Wilt chamberlain comparison headtohead comparison between the nba stars wilt chamberlain and kareem abdul jabbar that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.
Kareem abduljabbar is the nbas alltime leading scorer. During his twenty seasons in the league, he won six league championships and mvp awards. I first read these books on the beach in san diego when we were playing the rockets, he said. Kareem abduljabbars first novel, mycroft holmes, which stars sherlock holmes brainy older brother, will be published this fall by titan books. Kareem abduljabbar on his new book becoming kareem. The arts page exclusive kareem abduljabbar on books youtube. Preorder kareem abduljabbars new novel mycroft holmes. During his career as a center, abduljabbar was a record sixtime nba most valuable player mvp, a record 19time nba allstar, a 15time allnba. Written by nba superstar kareem abdul jabbar and screenwriter anna waterhouse, mycroft holmes reveals the untold story of sherlocks older brother. Chamberlains teams won 14 of the 27 games, while jabbars teams won.
Shaq is the only guy right now who is absolutely dominant, based on sheer force and talent. This harrowing adventure changed his life, and set the stage for the man mycroft would become. So this is all about the young mycroft holmes, written by kareem abduljabbar and anna waterhouse. Defense advantage wilt, although kareem was underrated defensively. He has the potential to be the greatest, says chamberlain, who holds more basketball records than any player in any sports in history. Abduljabbar has been in the public spotlight for 50 years, and for almost all of. At one time, lew alcindor was just another kid from new york city with all the usual problems. Discount prices on books by kareem abdul jabbar, including titles like becoming kareem. Kareem abduljabbar, also called until 1971 lew alcindor, byname of ferdinand lewis alcindor, jr. He dedicated an entire portion of his book to his former idol, calling the section an open letter to wilt chumperlame. Which childhood books and authors stick with you most.
Kareem, you are one of the greatest athletes ever to play our game. Who was a greater player, kareem abdul jabbar, or wilt. Kareem abduljabbar books list of books by author kareem abdul. Kareem abduljabbar is the nbas alltime leading scorer and a sixtime nba champion. Kareem abduljabbar is a huge holmesian72 tall, basketballs alltime leading scorer, and a u. At this point, kareem abduljabbar has spent more of his life as a bestselling author than a probasketball player. Kareem abduljabbar on his love of history, youth sports. Award winning books books by kareem abduljabbar view official kareem abduljabbar store buy the book buy the book buy the comics buy the book buy the book buy the book buy the book buy the book buy the book buy the book buy the book buy the book buy. Writings on the wall by kareem abduljabbar, raymond. Nba legend kareem abduljabbar on new book, writings on. The author of several new york times bestsellers, kareem s previous books include giant steps, kareem, black profiles in courage, a season on the reservation. Kareem by kareem abduljabbar, mignon mccarthy and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Was wilt chamberlain better than kareem abdul jabbar.
The battle of the giants wilt chamberlain versus kareem abduljabbar duration. Kareem abduljabbar passes wilt chamberlain youtube. He just finished his second book for young adults stealing the game in his streetball crew trilogy. Kareem abduljabbar is the nbas alltime leading scorer and a basketball hall of fame inductee. But if he wanted to discuss his writing, his book, his influences or. Wilt chamberlain vs kareem abduljabbar quotedunksbyi was talking about the blocks mostly, the video is valuable nonetheless i have watched it numerous times but its 3 minutes of highlights of a battle that happened like 30 times so it is what it is just a small sample thats gonna be biased either way. Kareem abdul jabbar once tore into wilt chamberlain in an. Chamberlains teams won 14 of the 27 games, while jabbars. I loved adventure books that transported me to a time and place where heroes vanquished villains.
The lakers had a midseason slump but peaked toward the end of the year in the first three rounds of the playoffs. Abduljabbar is also a columnist for many news outlets, such as the guardian and the hollywood reporter, writing on a wide range of subjects including race, politics, age, and pop culture. Insights into life from the cultural commentator and former hall of fame basketball player. Kareem abduljabbar to publish a novel about sherlock. He is also one of a handful of influential and respected black men in america who has a national platform as a regular contributing columnist for the washington post and time magazine, where he shares his thoughts on some of the most socially relevant and. Kareem abdul jabbar is recognized by sports illustrated and time magazine as historys greatest basketball player he is the nbas alltime leading scorer.
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