227 Quotes by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

I 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.

I have always thought that writers come with any variety of attributes. Some are capable and some aren’t.

I’ve had enough success for two lifetimes, My success is talent put together with hard work and luck.

He doesn’t necessarily have to learn the sky hook. He just has to learn how to be an effective post player. I think I can help him do that.

I’m still my parent’s child, I’m still me, but I made a choice. I evolved into Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. I think it has to do with evolution.

In athletics there’s always been a willingness to cheat if it looks like you’re not cheating. I think that’s just a quirk of human nature.

Kobe’s an incredibly talented athlete, and there are many more like him among today’s players.

Alexander Hamilton realized that warfare was part and parcel of human nature, and it’s something we had to prepare for.

The Lakers were able to maintain a certain level of talent and success, and so were the Celtics. It became part of people’s sports lore.