I always thought I could do a good job coaching, but the opportunities have not presented themselves.
Kareem Abdul-JabbarThere's a ball. There's a hoop. You put the ball through the hoop. That's success.
Kareem Abdul-JabbarI think someone should explain to the child that it's OK to make mistakes. That's how we learn. When we compete, we make mistakes.
Kareem Abdul-JabbarMusic rhythms are mathematical patterns. When you hear a song and your body starts moving with it, your body is doing math. The kids in their parents' garage practicing to be a band may not realize it, but they're also practicing math.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar