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" Great players are willing to give up their own personal achievement for the achievement of the group. It enhances everybody. "

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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" I'm still my parent's child, I'm still me, but I made a choice. I evolved into Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. I think it has to do with evolution. "

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" I didn't really seek attention. I just wanted to play the game well and go home. "

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" My biggest accomplishment has been making a transition from athlete to author. "

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" I'm not going to disappear. "

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" I always thought I could do a good job coaching, but the opportunities have not presented themselves. "

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" The '80s made up for all the abuse I took during the '70s. I outlived all my critics. By the time I retired, everybody saw me as a venerable institution. Things do change. "

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