The disconnect lasted too long. I think people got the idea I was sullen and couldn't communicate, which wasn't true.
Kareem Abdul-JabbarI didn't really seek attention. I just wanted to play the game well and go home.
Kareem Abdul-JabbarFive guys on the court working together can achieve more than five talented individuals who come and go as individuals.
Kareem Abdul-JabbarThe type of leukemia that I am dealing with is treatable. So if I do what my doctors tell me to do - get my blood checked regularly, take my meds and consult with my doctor and follow any additional instructions he might make - I will be able to maintain my good health and live my life with a minimum of disruptions to my lifestyle.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar