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How Abdul-Jabbar became Kareem and decided to talk about it
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has been a best-selling author, dedicated civil-rights activist, historian and clearly one of the greatest basketball players ever. One thing he concedes with a smile that he’s never been, however, is a “blabbermouth.” The reticent superstar has preferred to communicate with audiences through books and essays over the years, but that’s about to change. He’s putting together “Becoming Kareem,” a stage show in which he’ll talk to audiences across the country about his life. →
