Kareem Abdul-Jabbar reveals pivotal moments that shaped his activism
Off the court, NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has spent his life advocating for social justice. He wrote about it in a new book.
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Off the court, NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has spent his life advocating for social justice. He wrote about it in a new book.
In his new book, "We All Want to Change the World," Kareem Abdul-Jabbar recounts how the fight for racial justice from the civil rights era to today influenced his path from NBA icon to outspoken author and advocate.
Warren Donaldson, 64, says Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's awareness campaign encouraged him to get his symptoms checked out.
Former NBA player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar sits down with Jim Axelrod to discuss his basketball career and his passion for speaking his mind. Then, Ben Mankiewicz takes a look at the origin of blockbuster movies. "Here Comes the Sun" is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on "CBS Sunday Morning."
Exclusively on "CBS Mornings," NBA star Karl-Anthony Towns of the Minnesota Timberwolves is announced as this year's recipient of the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award.
He was the all-time leading NBA scorer when he retired in 1989, after winning six world championships. But today Kareem Abdul-Jabbar prefers to focus on his role as an activist and social critic, writing with uncommon candor on Substack.
NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar joins CBS News to discuss LeBron James breaking his long-standing scoring title. The Hall of Famer also speaks with CBS News' Lana Zak and Errol Barnett about his battle with atrial fibrillation and why he teamed up with the "No Time to Wait" campaign.
"LeBron said we don't have a relationship. He's right—and for that I blame myself," Abdul-Jabbar wrote.
James now sits in sole possession of the NBA's all-time scoring record, which was set over 30 years ago.
LeBron James broke the NBA's all-time scoring record, beating out previous record-holder Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. CBS Sports NBA writer Brad Botkin joined Anne-Marie Green and Shanelle Kaul to discuss the milestone and what it means for James' legacy.
Brooklyn Nets star point guard Kyrie Irving has been sent to the Dallas Mavericks ahead of Thursday's trading deadline. Meanwhile, Los Angeles Lakers star small forward LeBron James is closing in on breaking the NBA's all-time scoring record, which has been held by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. CBS News special correspondent James Brown, who is also the host of "The NFL Today" and "Inside the NFL," joined Anne-Marie Green and Seth Doane to discuss those stories and more.
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James had 27 points Saturday night against the Pelicans, putting him just 36 points shy of breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's career scoring record.
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Abdul-Jabbar said James' Instagram post "was a blow to his worthy legacy."
The NBA said it can't mandate players to get vaccinated unless the players' union approves it.
"I think this award will enable various guys on various teams to start thinking about what they can do to help things in their community," Abdul-Jabbar told CBS News.
Only on "CBS This Morning," the NBA is announcing a new award, the Kareem Abdul Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award, named after the Hall of Famer and longtime activist. Vladimir Duthiers spoke with Abdul Jabbar in an exclusive interview.
Throughout his career, former Los Angeles Lakers player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has been a social and political activist. He boycotted the 1968 Olympics and supported Muhammad Ali's decision to refuse induction into the military during the Vietnam War. He also recently took the stage at the Democratic National Convention. The cultural commentator and best-selling author joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his new book, "Writings on the Wall: Searching for a New Equality Beyond Black and White."
Former professional basketball player and advocate for racial and religious tolerance Kareem Abdul-Jabbar spoke at the DNC on Thursday night. He voiced his support for Clinton, condemning Trump's anti-Muslim speech.
NBA great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar believes a Donald Trump presidency would help ISIS. He also discusses racial tensions in the United States and President Obama's legacy on CBSN.
Basketball hall of famer and six-time NBA champion Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was a longtime friend of Muhammad Ali's. In a tribute to Ali, he wrote on Facebook: "I may be 7'2" foot, but I never felt taller than when standing in his shadow." Abdul-Jabbar joins "CBS This Morning" from Louisville to pay tribute to a man he called his mentor and big brother.
Basketball hall-of-famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had quadruple bypass surgery on Thursday, according to UCLA Medical Center.
Says the younger generation has to "cross the finish line" in demanding action to address ingrained racist attitudes: "They have to step up and organize and vote."
In a powerful op-ed in Saturday's Los Angeles Times, former NBA star and social activist Kareem Abdul-Jabbar writes about racism and being black in America. In it, he says what the country is seeing is people pushed to the edge and he urges everyone to rush to justice rather than judgment. Abdul-Jabbar joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss.