The lifespan of most professional athletes is relatively short, and most have no preparation for doing anything after their career ends, which it could in an instant.
Kareem Abdul-JabbarI love basketball, but playing basketball doesn't fully define who I am. I was always a good student, too.
Kareem Abdul-JabbarKen Heitz got drafted by the Bucks the same year I did. He went to their camp just for the experience, then dropped out to attend Harvard Law School. I always admired his combination of athleticism and brains.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar