Although Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has not graced the hardwood in three decades, his impact is still felt to this day. Given that he won six championships and six MVPs as a player, that impact is more than sensible.
While his cluster of basketball accomplishments speak for themselves, Abdul-Jabbar’s name has become well-known for another reason since his retirement. Abdul-Jabbar is incredibly articulate when it comes to both written and verbal expression.
In that realm, it destroys one of the unfortunate, invalid stereotypes that tend to surround high-profile athletes.