JOURNAL ARTICLE

Q&A: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

  • Published In: AARP Bulletin, 2025, v. 66, n. 4. P. 36 1 of 3

  • Database: AgeLine with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Delehanty, Hugh 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's reflections on his basketball career, social justice activism, and life after the NBA. He recounts formative experiences from 1964 that shaped his understanding of civil rights, emphasizing the importance of patience and determination in the pursuit of freedom for all. Abdul-Jabbar discusses the influence of basketball on his identity, the lessons learned from his coach John Wooden, and highlights young NBA players like Nikola Jokić and Luka Dončić. He also shares insights on the role of athletes in advocating for social justice, his philanthropic efforts through the sale of memorabilia, and the wisdom gained from aging, ultimately expressing hope in the engagement of diverse age groups in social movements today. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:AARP Bulletin. 2025/07, Vol. 66, Issue 4, p36
  • Document Type:Interview
  • Subject Area:Sports and Leisure
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1044-1123
  • Accession Number:186182041
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