Top 104 Quotes by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

When the line started to blur between the fans and the players, sometimes things can get ugly.

Cancer is a scary thing and you have to deal with it seriously.

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

Jackie Robinson, as an athlete and as someone who was trying to make a stand for equality, he was exemplary.

I did a book in 1996, an overview of black history. In that process I became more aware of a lot of the black inventors of the 19th century.

I listen to jazz mainly. Mainstream jazz.

A lot of young players don't really 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.

The word 'leukemia' is a very frightening word. In many instances, it's a killer and it's something that you have to deal with in a very serious and determined way if you're going to beat it.

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

I think the NBA players have to be held accountable in a reasonable way, just like any other professionals.