"We got past the image of being pansies" - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar explained why the 1985 title was the high-point of his NBA career originally appeared on Basketball Network. NBA legend Kareem ...

He won six championships over his 20-season NBA career, including five with the Lakers in 1980, 1982, 1985, 1987 and 1988. The Lakers' championship in 1985 was especially impactful, considering they ...

EL SEGUNDO -- The routine is well established. The media mob, armed with cameras, tripods, tape recorders and, yes, even some old-fashioned notepads, gathers in a small room leading to the Los Angeles ...

There is no question that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was still an amazing player when he was getting close to his 40s. One reason behind this was his self-discipline, maintaining his body through diet and ...

NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar led his teams to 18 playoff appearances in 20 seasons played. In fourteen of those postseason runs, his teams made it past the first round. Abdul-Jabbar played in 10 NBA ...