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Jackie Robinson, as an athlete and as someone who was trying to make a stand for equality, he was exemplary. (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar)
A team will always appreciate a great individual if he's willing to sacrifice for the group. View quote
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The transition was difficult. It's hard to stop something that you've enjoyed and that has been very rewarding. View quote
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You can't win if you don't play as a unit. View quote
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I have always thought that writers come with any variety of attributes. Some are capable and some aren't. View quote
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After practice, I would have to go back to the dorm and take a nap. View quote
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If not for the success that medicine has made, I might be part of a much different story right now. View quote
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My biggest accomplishment has been making a transition from athlete to author. View quote
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I always thought I could do a good job coaching, but the opportunities have not presented themselves. View quote
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When the doctor told me I had cancer, I was scared. View quote
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My grandfather and my uncle both died from colorectal cancer, my dad almost died from it and I have the gene for it. (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar)
Reporters used to ask me the same inane questions year-in and year-out, city-to-city, and it would drive me crazy. View quote
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I totally alienated some reporters as I retreated. View quote
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I got all A's and was hated for it; I spoke correctly and was called a punk. View quote
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I want to do as little as possible when I finish playing ball - just spend a lot more time with my family. View quote
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I was a baseball fan myself, I wanted to play baseball. View quote
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I think I really benefited from going to college. View quote
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I have to say I have an incredible musical education because of my father. View quote
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Today's youth are told to get rich or die trying and they really shouldn't take that attitude forward with them. View quote
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Even when there are adverse circumstances, I try to do my job. And I usually do. View quote
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I feel like I've always been a full-time historian, but nobody knows it. (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar)
In a typical history book, black Americans are mentioned in the context of slavery or civil rights. There's so much more to the story. View quote
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LeBron James can get a shot off under any and all circumstances and he makes them. View quote
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I just like seeing the world, and it doesn't matter where. View quote
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A lot of young players don't really know much about the history of the game and a lot of them are missing out on what the game is all about, especially the whole concept of sportsmanship and teamwork. View quote
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