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In the Western standards of modesty, there are different guidelines.

Quote by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar about modesty

Initially when I stopped playing, I had accumulated some burnout.

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It's hard for young players to see the big picture. They just see three or four years down the road.

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

Quote by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar about equality

Kobe's an incredibly talented athlete, and there are many more like him among today's players.

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Michael Jordan and Magic and myself all learned how to play the game in college programs that emphasized the team.

Quote by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar about magic, games

My choosing Islam was not a political statement; it was a spiritual statement.

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My most memorable moment came in 1985 as we beat the Boston Celtics.

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One man can be a crucial ingredient on a team, but one man cannot make a team.

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People still cheat on their wives, that hasn't fallen out of fashion. We all speak of it badly, but it has not fallen out of fashion.

Quote by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar about fashion, people

The constant expansion has diluted the talent. Other than that, it's still the same game.

Quote by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar about games, talent

The disconnect lasted too long. I think people got the idea I was sullen and couldn't communicate, which wasn't true.

Quote by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar about idea, people

The extra pass and the extra effort on defense always get the job done.

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The game has basically not changed since I ended my career.

Quote by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar about games, career

The Lakers fans have been great, even folks in the supermarket are welcoming me back!

Quote by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar about stores

The Lakers were able to maintain a certain level of talent and success, and so were the Celtics. It became part of people's sports lore.

Quote by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar about success, talent, people

The rivalry between the Lakers and Celtics endured for about eight years, and the interest grew each year.

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The transition was difficult. It's hard to stop something that you've enjoyed and that has been very rewarding.

Quote by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar about contentment

There are rap groups that have a positive outlook in their art. These groups should be shown as an alternative to gangsta rap.

Quote by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar about art, magic

We don't have selfish guys here, which sometimes leads to problems.

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