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The Los Angeles Lakers legend criticized the current Lakers star, saying he has a greater responsibility in how he conducts himself given his elevated platform.
Abdul-Jabbar said before the Lakers game against the Denver Nuggets that some of the great things that he has done are beneath him. It makes it hard for me to accept that he is committed to a different take on everything. It is difficult to figure out where he is standing. You have to check him out every time.
The newly designed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar trophy will be presented to Anthony as the NBA's social justice champion for the 2020-21 season, and Abdul-Jabbar already voiced his disappointment in James several times this season.
After James celebrated a late-game 3 in an overtime win against the Indiana Pacers by mimicking the dance that former NBA All-Star Sam Cassell made popular, Abdul-Jabbar was not a fan.
In a video posted through Substack in early December, Abdul-Jabbar said that winning is enough for him. It doesn't make sense. GOATs don't dance.
After James shared a Spider-Man meme to his account, Abdul-Jabbar took aim at him again.
Abdul-Jabbar wrote on Substack that the social media post was a blow to his worthy legacy because he doesn't understand the difference between these three illnesses.
On Sunday, Abdul-Jabbar explained his stance on the 19-year veteran.
He said thatAbdul-Jabbar has a higher expectation for him because he understands the issues and spoke to them forcefully.
At the time, James dismissed Abdul-Jabbar's criticism.
If you read the post and the tag, you are asking for help, James said. We are all trying to figure it out.
In-person interactions between Abdul-Jabbar and James have been brief, but he would welcome a further connection.
If he would take the time, I would definitely use it. Is it possible to send a whole school to college? Wow. That is amazing. You have to give him credit for his willingness to back it up with his wallet. I am not throwing stones. He should be embarrassed about some of the things he has done. That is where I am coming from.
James is welcome to pursue his NBA scoring record, which Abdul-Jabbar has held for almost 38 years, when he surpasses the previous career scoring record.
Abdul-Jabbar said he was all for him doing it. He should be careful with the issues that affect the Black community. That is all I am asking.
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