My choosing Islam was not a political statement; it was a spiritual statement.

Even when there are adverse circumstances, I try to do my job. And I usually do.

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.

I was latching on to something that was part of my heritage, because many of the slaves who were brought here were Moslems.

I want people to understand that I intend to continue living and doing all the things that I love to do up until the end. And the end is by no means rushing up on me.

More whites believe in ghosts than believe in racism.

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