Quotes from Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

I've had enough success for two lifetimes, My success is talent put together with hard work and luck.

I pitched and I played the outfield.

I did a book in 1996, an overview of black history. In that process I became more aware of a lot of the black inventors of the 19th century.

I have always thought that writers come with any variety of attributes. Some are capable and some aren't.

I'm not going to emphasize the sky-hook as much as work with the specific skills of the guys.

Either because I was an athlete or because I was black - probably both - there seemed to be a clear assumption that I wouldn't be up to the work.

Sports and entertainment are the only places where inner-city kids see themselves being able to succeed. Their intellectual development is something they don't relate to.

I was getting hot flashes and sweats on a regular basis. That's not normal, even for my age.

When we went up against teams that were better, I just hoped that we could steal the victories.

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

When I was at UCLA, the Harlem Globetrotters offered me a million dollars to come play for them. I turned it down because my education was just as important as playing ball.

I have to say I have an incredible musical education because of my father.