Conversations with Tyler

Conversations with Tyler

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on Fighting Bruce Lee, Growing Up in Harlem, and Basketball (Live at Mason)

Feb 2, 2016 · 01:22:15

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar shares experiences growing up in Harlem and segregation.
He discusses Islam, jazz, and fighting Bruce Lee.
Abdul-Jabbar reflects on his conservatism and the lost skyhook.

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