Category — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

The 1961-62 NBA season provided some of the game’s most memorable individual performances. Wilt Chamberlain produced the greatest season of all time, averaging 50.4 points and 25.7 rebounds per game. And Oscar Robertson averaged a triple-double 50 years ago, finishing ith 30.8 points, 12.5 rebounds and 11.4 assists per game.
But the Celtics claimed the ultimate prize, capturing the NBA title.
NBA.com

Some folks are calling for David Stern’s head in his decision to kill the Chris Paul trade to the Lakers. In this case, it’s Bill Simmons, a huge Celtics fan and Lakers hater.
Grantland.com

The track and field legend talks about his new book and how the 1968 Olympics changed his life.
ESPN.com

Just shopping, not buying anything. Damn, I thought she was hotter than that Mike. Just another reason Wilt is the greatest of all time.
I’ve been with the NBA players since Day 1 but I’m not the only 1. Here’s more reasons why.
SB Nation

Say what you will about LeBron, but at least he’s there. Kobe? Last we heard he was on some Nike tour.
Props to D-Wade too for telling David Stern where to stick it.
AP

The idea of NBA players telling the owners to shove it and forming their own league has been discussed in a few corners of the sports world. However, we’re partial to the approach and concept drawn up by our good friend Michael Tillery.
The Starting Five

Jordan and LeBron the greatest of all time? In response to Scottie Pippen’s idiot comments, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar goes off on a much applauded perspective. What’s stunning though is that Kareem says Jordan couldn’t have carried Wilt’s uh…you can fill in the blank.
From Kareemabduljabbar.com: “Dear Scottie,
I have nothing but respect for you my friend as an athlete and knowledgeable basketball mind. But you are way off in your assessment of who is the greatest player of all time and the greatest scorer of all time. Your comments are off because of your limited perspective. You obviously never saw Wilt Chamberlain play who undoubtedly was the greatest scorer this game has ever known. When did MJ ever average 50.4 points per game plus 25.7 rebounds? (Wilt in the 1962 season when blocked shot statistics were not kept). We will never accurately know how many shots Wilt blocked. Oh by the way in 1967 and ’68. Wilt was a league leader in assists. Did MJ ever score 100 points in a game? How many times did MJ score more than 60 points in a game? MJ led the league in scoring in consecutive seasons for 10 years but he did this in an NBA that eventually expanded into 30 teams vs. when Wilt played and there were only 8 teams. Every team had the opportunity to amass a solid nucleus. Only the cream of the basketball world got to play then. So MJ has to be appraised in perspective. His incredible athletic ability, charisma and leadership on the court helped to make basketball popular around the world — no question about that. But in terms of greatness MJ has to take a backseat to The Stilt.”
Click on the link above for the rest of his comments. He also gives high praise to the legendary Bill Russell.

The Captain, Hall of Famer and the all-time leading scorer reached another milestone Saturday. Cheers!

The Captain says the Young Fella is ready for primetime. He just needs to be consistent. And stay out of the crosshairs of David Stern.
Andrew Bynum returns from a 2-game suspension Friday against Blake Griffin and the Clippers. Kareem weighs in on the Young Fella’s recent dominant play.
L.A. Times

On a day when many will revel in the Oscars, Patrick Goldstein pens an excellent piece about the lack of African Americans in high places in film and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s documentary, “On the Shoulders of Giants: The Story of the Greatest Basketball Team You’ve Never Heard Of.”
L.A. Times