Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Hall of Fame basketball player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is NBA’s all-time leading scorer. He has won 6 NBA titles and 6 League MVP’s. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has done many remarkable things. He played in the NBA, had many different accomplishments, did many things after retirement, and much more. Some of the things that made Kareem Abdul-Jabbar who he is today is from his childhood. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was born on April 16, 1947. His birth name was Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr. When he was young he stood out from everyone on the basketball court. Kareem was 5’8” when he was just 9 years old. Kareem’s dad was a very strict parent. Whenever Kareem got in trouble everyone thought it made him just keep growing. When Kareem was in 8th grade he stood at 6’8” and could dunk. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was very dominant in high school so he was recruited by many different colleges.…

The least convincing between the two arguments was the article written by famous ex-basketball player, Kareem Abdul Jabbar. Although his argument was well stated, it only offered a limited view on the Charlie Hebdo terrorist attacks by Muslim Radicals. Jabbar spoke out as a Muslim-American and condemned the actions taken by “Muslims” in Paris, France. Jabbar later went into depth about how the American people lived through a similar phase, back when the Ku Klux Klan roamed American soil. He used…

Kareem Abdul Jabbar was a professional basketball player that really excelled in the National Basketball Association. He first was a dominant player in high school while simultaneously leading his team to an astonishing 71 consecutive wins and three straight city titles. In 2000 the National Sports Writers dubbed Alcindor's team "The #1 High School Team of the Century." Then he moved on and played for the UCLA Bruins and he still dominated, becoming the college game's best player. Under…

If there is, who holds them and why? Playoffs start at the end of the NBA season; teams go against others to be eligible to compete in the NBA Finals to win the NBA Championships. Magic Johnson holds the most assists in the Playoffs with over 2,346 assists (“NBA”). Scoring is a big factor in the Playoffs; Michael Jordan holds the most points in the Playoffs with 5,987, he also holds the most free throws in the NBA Playoffs with 1,463 (“NBA”). Ray Allen was also a big factor with scoring from the…

Legendary UCLA head basketball coach John Wooden has died. The 99 year old was well known for his legacy as the UCLA Bruins head basketball coach. His impact was remarkable considering how many people and players he touched during his basketball career. Wooden was and always will be basketball. When anyone mentioned any reference to greatness in the sport, John Wooden was the first to come to mind. For many years, Wooden led UCLA to National Titles and produced players that went on to bigger…

greater than that; to become known as basketball phenom. Though tedious work and “grind time” in his local gym and through recreation leagues, Hield is now the on top of the college basketball charts. If none other, this proves that wanting to be more than yourself can work if you put in the effort. Sports fanatics often raise and debate on the question, “Who is the G.O.A.T (greatest of all time)?” Some say Cleveland 's own LeBron James while many choose to believe it always has and always…

established in 1927, an eminent presentation group, represents considerable authority in diverting court tricks and master ball taking care of. In 1949 two consequent expert alliances, the National Basketball League (framed in 1937) and the Basketball Association of America (1946) converged to make the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Boston Celtics, drove by their middle Bill Russell, commanded the NBA from the late 1950s through the 1960s. By the 1960s, expert groups across the…

Wilt Chamberlain was born on August 21, 1936, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was known as "Wilt the Stilt" for his height of 7'1" frame, Chamberlain was a Harlem Globetrotter before joining the Philadelphia Warriors. He accomplished an average of 30.1 points per game over his career and holds several records, including for the most points scored in one regular season 4,029. And most points scored in a single game (100). Chamberlain was introduced into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1978. He…

A Helping Man: William Ezzard William Ezzard, now fifty years old, resides in Old Orchard Beach, teaching various subjects including writing, social studies, reading and science, at BMS (Biddeford Middle School). Before this, he experienced many things, including finding his perfect career job, experienced the extraordinary moments of traveling to magical places all around the world, finding his true love, and always helping people in need. A lot of friends and family members would…

Life as an Ottoman Subject During the Reign of Sultan Abdulhamid II: The Resurrection of a Constitution The power of the Ottoman Sultan knew no bounds, and the consequences of Abdulhamid II’s poor authority were felt by everyone but the Sultan. Anyone who supported the 1876 Ottoman Constitution was not an aid to the Sultan either which can be seen by the fact that he revoked the Constitution’s power early in his reign. All levels of people were affected by the Sultan’s expectations and actions,…