Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

One of the greatest basketball players of all time has a rare form of Leukemia.  It’s called chronic myeloid leukemia and is known as CML.  When Jabbar was diagnosed with the disease last December, he thought that it was just a matter of time before his life would b over.  But, his doctor informed him that he has the possibility of still living a full life.  CML is treatable with proper medication and consistent monitoring of the blood.  Jabbar is managing his disease by taking oral medication.


Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Interview

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is a man with a lot of pride.  Instead of felling sorry himself, he is spreading awareness about CML.  He is a spokesman for Novartis, a pharmaceutical company that makes medicine to treat CML.  Over 22,000 people in the U.S. are living with the disease.  CML is normally diagnosed in people in their mid- to late 60s, and in most cases affects more men  than women.

Kareem does his famous Skyhook over Jordan.

Kareem does his famous "Skyhook" over Jordan.

Jabbar said the following:

“There is hope.  This condition can be treated.  You can still live a productive, full life.  I’m living proof I can make it.  I want to spread the word.”

Kareem Abdul Jabbar’s basketball career accomplishments:

Statistics:

  • Games played – 1560 (2nd most in NBA history)
  • Field goal % – 55.9 (8th highest in NBA history)
  • Free throw % – 72.1
  • Three-point % – 05.6
  • Rebounds – 17,440 (3rd most in NBA history)
  • Rebounds per game – 11.2 (tied for 24th highest in NBA history)
  • Assists – 5,660 (31st in NBA history)
  • Assist per game – 3.6
  • Steals – 1,160
  • Steals per game – 0.74
  • Blocks – 3,189 (3rd most in NBA history) (Note: blocks were not officially tabulated until the 1973–74 season)
  • Blocks per game – 2.57
  • Points per game – 24.6 (12th highest)
  • Holds NBA career record for:
    • Most points (38,387)
    • Most minutes played (57,446)
    • Most field goals made (15,837)
    • Most field goals attempted (28,307)
    • Most All-Star selections (19)
    • Most All-Star games played (18)

Awards:


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