If ISIS represents Islam, then the KKK represents Christianity

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

I saw Islam as the correct way to live, and I chose to try to live that way.

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

I think race has been a burden for black Americans. Being Muslim has also been a challenge because so many people do not understand Islam.

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

I could have skated by as an athlete, but the world is so much bigger and more interesting than any one thing. I didn't want to be pigeonholed as jus…

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Each story, novel, poem and play presents a vision of the world that illuminates the dark cave of life we stumble through. We can see better where we…

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

In a typical history book, black Americans are mentioned in the context of slavery or civil rights. There's so much more to the story.

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Five guys on the court working together can achieve more than five talented individuals who come and go as individuals.

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Fundamental preparation is always effective. Work on those parts of your game that are fundamentally weak.

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

What we need are positive, realistic goals and the willingness to work. Hard work and practical goals.

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar