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" 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. "
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Process
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" A lot of young players don't really know much about the history of the game and a lot of them are missing out on what the game is all about, especially the whole concept of sportsmanship and teamwork. "
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" I tell kids to pursue their basketball dreams, but I tell them to not let that be their only dream. "
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