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.

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:

• Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (May 15, 1995)^[21]
• College:
  • Player of the Year (1967, 1969)
  • Three-time First Team All-American (1967-69)
  • Three-time NCAA champion (1967, 1968, 1969)
  • Most Outstanding Player in NCAA Tournament (1967, 1968, 1969)
  • Naismith College Player of the Year (1969)
  • National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame (2007)^[22]

• National Basketball Association:
  • Rookie of the Year (1970)
  • Six-time NBA champion (1971, 1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988)
  • Most Valuable Player (1971, 1972, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1980)
  • Sporting News NBA MVP (1971, 1972, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1980)
  • Finals Most Valuable Player (1971, 1985)
  • Sports Illustrated magazine’s “Sportsman of the Year” (1985)
  • One of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History (1996)
  • First player in NBA history to play 20 seasons
  • #7 in SLAM Magazine’s Top 75 NBA Players of all time in 2003.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Highlights

• The NCAA Debut Of John Wall /caption] John Wall debuted for the Kentucky Wildcats yesterday in a 72 to 70 win over Miami of Ohio.  Wall was forced to miss the first game of the season due to his suspension by the NCAA for accepting improper benefits from his AAU coach.  In his debut, Wall did......
• Brandon Jennings Makes A Strong Case For Rookie Of The Year! The best thing about Jennings' 55 point performance is the fact that the Bucks won the game and are off to a 5-2 start.  This is one of the best starts that the Milwaukee Bucks have had in a while.  What also makes this performance great is that the......

• Athlete Profiles: Serena Williams The youngest of the famous Williams sisters, Serena was born in 1981. She and her sister have made history many times and currently, Serena is ranked number 1. They frequently play against one another and finding someone that can beat either one of them is no easy task. Serena has......
• The Fallen of Gaming PC? I've read an interesting post on Gizmodo. When I came to think about it, what they said are quite true. Here is how it is: First, what's wrong with gaming PC? The answer would be NO, nothing's wrong with it. But the thing is average person won't be able......